A new walk-in mental health hub has opened in Aberdeen after taking over the site of a former restaurant.
The Nook, operated by SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), has opened at Marischal Square in the former Tony Macaroni unit.
The facility officially welcomed its first visitors on Wednesday, June 17, offering free mental health support in a non-clinical environment.
People can access the service without appointments, referrals or waiting lists, with the aim of providing barrier-free support for those experiencing mental health challenges.
The Aberdeen hub is the second Nook to open in Scotland and forms part of SAMH's wider ambition to expand the model across the country.
The first Nook opened in Glasgow in October and supported more than 3,000 people during its first six months of operation.
The project involved collaboration between SAMH, Hardies Chartered Surveyors, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and Burns Construction.
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Douglas Smith, managing partner at Hardies Chartered Surveyors, said: "Our teams are delighted to help bring this welcoming, purpose-built space to life, working closely with Burns Construction's team led by Graeme Bruce and Keith McPhee.
"Supporting SAMH in creating spaces where people can access mental health support without barriers is something we are deeply committed to.
"This is the second Nook to be delivered within 18 months, and our firm is proud to have supported the delivery of both.
"The first Nook, which opened in Glasgow in October, supported more than 3,000 people in its first six months."
Jason Bryce, chief operating officer at SAMH, said: "We are delighted to open The Nook in Aberdeen, bringing barrier-free mental health and wellbeing support to people across the North East.
"We were happy to team up once again with Hardies Chartered Surveyors and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, who supported us with The Nook in Glasgow.
"Developing The Nook requires close collaboration and careful decision making to create a space that removes barriers to support, helps bring people together and provides safety and comfort for anyone accessing mental health support."
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