Befriending Organisations and Services: City Wide Listing of various organisations on EVOC Red Book website: https://www.evogcredbook.org.uk/
Dad’s and male carers: See support groups and services in Support for Families https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/pacs
Health in Mind: Mental health support/ advice/ training/ self-help, on-line 40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh EH2 4RT: ( 0131 225 8508: contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk https://www.health-in-mind.org.uk/one to one support volunteers, counselling:
Online Depression and Anxiety Support Group: Health in Mind run a friendly peer led support groups to any adults affected by depression, low mood, stress or anxiety. Different groups are available on Monday and Tuesday evenings. More information: www.healthinmind.org.uk/services/depression_and_anxiety_support_groups/d101/
Mental Health and Wellbeing Group: Peer support for single parents via Zoom each Wednesday 10-11:30 am. ( 07814078139 or email tom.carroll@opfs.org.uk
I Thrive: Find mental health and wellbeing support by area. Services in North West Edinburgh . Also, self-help support.
MECOPP: city wide support and advocacy for black and ethnic minority carers; multilingual info, training, recreation and social activities. Maritime House, 8 The shore, Edinburgh EH6 6QN. ( 0131 467 2994https://www.mecopp.org.uk/
North West Carers: Support services for unpaid adult, young adult and young carers; group support and volunteering opportunities. https://capitalcarers.org.uk/
Parenting – Local Support for Parent and Carers: See support groups and services in Support for Families. For more information and advice contact the Lifelong Learning Parent and Carer Support Team by emailing supportingparentsandcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk or text: 07860 736129 and the team will call you back.
People Know How – Reconnect: Reconnect is an accredited service offering support to adults and families to help them improve wellbeing by increasing digital and social inclusion. Find out more at: www.peopleknowhow.org; reconnect@peopleknowhow.org ; ( 0131 569 0525
LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing: This organisation provides a wide range of information and support services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people. This includes advice/information services, counselling, support, volunteering and recreation. Duncan Place Community Hub, 4 Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW; 0300 123 2523; admin@lgbthealth.org.uk; http://www.lgbthealth.org.uk
The Spark: Relationship Support and Counselling for couples, adults, parents, families, children and young people. Free helpline for anyone over 16 year experiencing family or couple relationship issues. In response to COVID some free counselling sessions will be available for individuals and couples needing more in-depth support, sessions will be provided by telephone and online: 0808 802 2088 Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-4pm. www.thespark.org.uk
VOCAL: supports unpaid carers, information, training, benefits advise. Edinburgh Carers’ Hub 60 Leith Walk EDINBURGH EH6 5HB 0131 622 6666 centre@vocal.org.uk
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