Useful contacts

Black and minority ethnic women
Children and young people
Childhood sexual abuse
Counselling
Deaf and hard of hearing women
Dissociative identity disorder (DID)
Domestic abuse
Drugs and alcohol
East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian organisations
Family, friends and partners
Health
Housing
Legal and police
LGBT
Men survivors
Mental health and wellbeing
Parenting, carers and disability
Relaxation
Self-harm
Sexual violence (women)
Suicide

Black and minority ethnic (BME) women

Equal Access
Mental health support for BME community; Edinburgh: 18+, East and Midlothian: 16+
0131 225 8508 // contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk // www.health-in-mind.org.uk

Multi-Cultural Family Base
www.mcfb.org.uk // hello@mcfb.org.uk // 0131 467 7052

Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline

Rape Crisis Scotland offers short term support to people of all genders, living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence. They support survivors, as well as family, friends and supporters and can arrange for free language interpreters, including British Sign Language, to access support if your first language is not English.

Get in touch with Rape Crisis Scotland any day between 5pm-midnight: Phone (freephone): 08088 010302 // Text: 07537 410 027 // Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk // webchat: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Scottish Refugee Council
www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk // refugeesupport@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk // 0141 248 97 99 // 0808 1967 274 (Helpline)

Shakti Women’s Aid
0131 475 2399// www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk // info@shakti.edinburgh.co.uk

Children and young people

Childline
0800 11 11 // www.childline.org.uk

Edinburgh Young Carers Project
Offers information, support, counselling and groups to young carers.
0131 475 2322 // info@youngcarers.org.uk // www.youngcarers.org.uk

Healthy Respect

Supporting young people’s sexual health.

www.healthy-respect.com

The Junction
Range of services for young people aged 12 – 21 living in Leith and North East Edinburgh.
0131 553 0570 // Text: 07758 348 850 // info@the-junction.org // www.the-junction.org

LGBT Youth Scotland
Online support: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/chat // 0141 552 7425 // Text chat: 07786 202 370 (Mon 4-6pm, Wednesday and Thursday 4-8pm) // www.lgbtyouth.org.uk // info@lgbtyouth.org.uk

Multi-Cultural Family Base
www.mcfb.org.uk // 0131 467 7052 // hello@mcfb.org.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline

Get in touch with Rape Crisis Scotland any day between 5pm-midnight: Phone (freephone): 08088 010302 // Text: 07537 410 027 // Email: 08088 010302 // Text: 07537 410 027 // Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk // webchat: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Rock Trust
Works with young people 16 – 25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Drop-in, groups, education and employability support, respite, emergency support for those in crisis and supported accommodation.
0345 222 1425 // hello@rocktrust.org // www.rocktrust.org

Shakti Women’s Aid
0131 475 2399 // www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk // info@shakti.edinburgh.co.uk

Shout 85258
Free and confidential, anonymous text support service for anyone struggling to cope and needs to talk. You can text Shout from wherever you are in the UK, at any time, day or night.
Text: 85258// Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)

West Lothian – Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Team (DASAT)
DASAT provides specialist support for 13–25 year olds in West Lothian who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

01506 281055 // DASAT@westlothian.gov.uk // West Space | Domestic and Sexual Assault Team – DASAT (West Lothian Council)

Young Minds
www.youngminds.org.uk // Text: 85258

Childhood sexual abuse

The In Care Survivors Service Scotland
Support for those who have experienced abuse and neglect in the care system.
0800 121 6027 // incarealliance@health-in-mind.org.uk // www.incaresurvivors.org.uk

National Association of People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

For adult survivors of any form of child abuse.

0808 801 0331 // support@napac.org.uk // www.napac.org.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline

Trauma support (Edinburgh) Pathway (Health in Mind)
Practical and emotional support for all survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Provides support to develop coping strategies, build self-confidence and reduce stress and anxiety.
0131 225 8508 // www.health-in-mind.org.uk/services/trauma_support_edinburgh/d159/

Counselling

>> FREE OF CHARGE OR BY DONATION

Craigmillar Adult Counselling Service (Health in Mind)
For adult residents in the Craigmillar area.
0131 225 8508 // www.health-in-mind.org.uk // counselling@health-in-mind.org.uk

CrossReach Counselling: Lothians (Edinburgh)
Provides a range of counselling services to individuals, families, children and young people. By donation.
0131 657 2000 // info@crossreach.org.uk // www.crossreach.org.uk

Cruise Bereavement Care
08088 02 61 61 (Freephone) // Helpline: Mo-Fr 0900-2000; Weekend 1000-1400; GriefChat: Mo-Fr 0900-2100 // www.crusescotland.org.uk // support@crusescotland.org.uk

Health All Round
For people living in Gorgie, Dalry, Saughton, Stenhouse and surrounding areas of Edinburgh.
0131 337 1376 // www.healthallround.org.uk // info@healthallround.org.uk

Health in Mind Counselling
Counselling, mental health, well being and trauma services covering Edinburgh and the Lothians.
0131 225 8508 // www.health-in-mind.org.uk // contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk

Hope Park Counselling Service (University of Edinburgh)
0131 650 6696 // www.ed.ac.uk/health/hopepark // counselling@hopepark.org.uk

The Junction
Services for young people aged 12 – 21 living in Leith and North East Edinburgh.
0131 553 0570 // Text: 07758 348 850 // support@the-junction.org // www.the-junction.org

Pilton Community Health Project
Works with local people to take steps towards better health, looking at how health is affected by everyday life.
0131 551 1671 // www.pchp.org.uk // hello@pchp.org.uk

PF Counselling
0131 447 0876 // info@pfcounselling.org.uk // www.pfcounselling.org.uk

Rivers Centre
Specialist trauma service dedicated to addressing the health, social and welfare needs of people affected by psychological trauma. It is delivered by NHS Lothian and offers help to people who have experienced traumatic events. A referral by your GP is required for adults living in Lothian who are aged 18 years or over.
0131 451 7400 // rivers.centre@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk // https://services.nhslothian.scot/riverscentre

Simpson House Counselling and Recovery Service (drug/perinatal counselling)
0131 225 6028 // simpsonhouse@crossreach.org.uk // www.simpson-house.org

VOCAL Carers – Edinburgh and Midlothian
0808 196 6666 (Edinburgh) // centre@vocal.org.uk // 0131 663 6869 (Midlothian) // midlothian@vocal.org.uk // www.vocal.org.uk

The Health Agency
For people aged 16+ resident in South West Edinburgh.
0131 453 9400 // https://thehealthagency.org.uk // frontdesk@thehealthagency.org.uk

>> FEE CHARGING COUNSELLING SERVICES

Bright Light Relationships Scotland (Edinburgh and Lothians)
Offers relationship counselling (individual and couple), sexual and relationship therapy and children and young person’s counselling.
0131 556 1527 // askus@bright-light.org.uk // www.bright-light.org.uk

LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Peer service for lesbian, bi-sexual and trans women)
0131 564 3970 // 0800 464 7000 (Helpline) // admin@lgbthealth.org.uk // www.lgbthealth.org.uk

Wellbeing Therapies (Health in Mind)
0131 225 8508 // counselling@health-in-mind.org.uk // www.health-in-mind.org.uk/

Wellspring
Offers affordable psychotherapy and counselling to individuals; couples, groups, families and young people. Self referral via their website here. Contribution according to salary.
0131 553 6660 // www.wellspring-scotland.co.uk // mail@wellspring-scotland.co.uk

>> TO FIND A COUNSELLOR IN PRIVATE PRACTICE

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (BABCP)
www.bacbp.com // 0330 320 0851 // babcp@babcp.com

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
www.bacp.co.uk // 01455 883300 // bacp@bacp.co.uk

COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland)
www.cosca.org.uk // 01786 475140 // info@cosca.org.uk

>> SOMATIC EXPERIENCING

Pain Recovery Clinic
Joolz Flynn // 07891 938153 // joolz@painrecoveryclinic.com // www.painrecoveryclinic.com

Stress and trauma help
Complementary therapist, Roushan Martens, in Edinburgh offering a range of therapies and Somatic Experiencing and Emotional Freedom Technique.
0131 554 1214 // 07816 216 432 // roushan@stressandtraumahelp.com // www.stressandtraumahelp.com

Trauma Recovery Clinic Edinburgh
07890 212 076 // anne@traumarecoveryclinic.com // www.traumarecoveryclinic.com

www.traumahealing.org

Somatic Experiencing International
www.traumahealing.org

Deaf and hard of hearing women

Action on Hearing Loss (RNID)

contact@rnid.org.uk // 0808 808 0123 // www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

Breathing Space (NHS)
Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk // info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk // 0800 83 85 87 (6pm-2am Mon-Thurs, Fri-Mon 6pm-6am ) // BSL interpretation service is available Contact Scotland-BSL (Mon-Fri 6pm to midnight, Sat-Sun 8am to midnight)

Deaf Action
www.deafaction.org // 0131 556 3128 // 07775 620757 // admin@deafaction.org

Lothian Deaf Counselling Service (Edinburgh)
Provides a free face-to-face confidential counselling service for those aged 18 or over who are Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or deafblind throughout Lothian who will benefit from a counselling service specially designed to meet their needs. We offer counselling in British Sign Language (without interpreter) and also in English. A personal loop system and communication in written English are available for people who are deafened or hard of hearing.
Tel: Voice: 0131 225 8508 // Text: 07786 202 875 // deafcounselling@health-in-mind.org.uk // https://health-in-mind.org.uk/news/lothian-deaf-counselling-service/

Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline

Rape Crisis Scotland offers short term support to people of all genders, living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence. We support survivors, as well as family, friends and supporters and can arrange for free language interpreters, including British Sign Language, to access support if your first language is not English.

Shout 85258
Shout is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service for anyone struggling to cope and needs to talk. You can text Shout from wherever you are in the UK, at any time, day or night.
Text: 85258// www.giveusashout.org

Dissociative identity disorder (DID)

Pottergate Centre for Dissociation
www.dissociation.co.uk // 01603 660029

Domestic abuse

Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Open 24 hours helpline. Freephone, online chat and BSL available: 0800 027 1234

www.sdafmh.org.uk // helpline@sdafmh.org.uk // Text/WhatsApp: 07401 288595

Edinburgh Women’s Aid
Offers confidential support, drop-in service and info to women who have experienced abuse by their partner or ex-partner. Can provide refuge accommodation for women and any accompanying children. Telephone and one-to-one crisis counselling. Drop in Monday 1-3pm, Tues 2-7pm, Wed, Fri 10am-3pm, Thurs 2-7pm and Sat 10am-1pm.
Crisis Helpline: 0131 315 8110 (Mon, Wed & Fri. 10am – 3pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm) // https://edinwomensaid.co.uk // duty@edinwomensaid.co.uk

Shakti Women’s Aid
For Black and minority ethnic women.

0131 475 2399// www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk // info@shakti.edinburgh.co.uk

West Lothian – Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Team (DASAT)
DASAT provides a specialised service to adults and young people aged 13 – 25 in West Lothian who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.
01506 281055 // DASAT@westlothian.gov.uk // West Space | Domestic and Sexual Assault Team – DASAT (West Lothian Council)

Women’s Aid – East & Midlothian
www.womensaideml.org // info@womensaideml.org // Support line: 0131 561 5800 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)

Drugs and alcohol

Alcoholics Anonymous UK
www.alcoholics-anonymous.uk // 0800 917 7650 (National Helpline)

Al-Anon UK

www.al-anon.org.uk // For families and friends of alcoholics: 0800 0086 811 (10am-10pm 365 days) // Online meetings for 12-17 year olds affected by someone else’s drinking: 020 7593 2070 (Mo-Fr 10am-5pm)

Edinburgh and Lothian Council on Alcohol
Free specialist advice, info and counselling to anyone worried about their own or someone else’s drinking.
0131 337 8188 // MWalker@elcaalcohol.co.uk

Frank
Straightforward information on the effects and risks of drug taking, including a comprehensive A-Z of drugs and a searchable database of services that can help you.
www.talktofrank.com // frank@talktofrank.com // 0300 123 6600 (24/7) // Textphone: 0300 123 1099 // Text: 82111

(NEDAC) North Edinburgh Drug Advice Centre
Free and confidential advice, info, and counselling for those affected by drug/alcohol use, HIV and AIDS. Support either by telephone or face-to-face, also for family members and partners.

www.nedac.co.uk // 07821 610167 // Text: 07821 610167 // WhatsApp: 07821 610167

Simpson House
Free counselling for drug users and those affected by another’s drug use. Covers Edinburgh and the Lothians.
0131 225 6028 // www.simpson-house.org // simpsonhouse@crossreach.org.uk

Turning Point Scotland – Edinburgh

Requires referral from social work, social care services or NHS Trusts

www.turningpointscotland.com // info@turningpointscotland.com // 0800 652 3757

East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian organisations

East Lothian Sexual Abuse Service (ELSAS)

ELSAS offers support in East Lothian to all survivors aged 16 and over who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their live.
elsas@ercc.scot // www.ercc.scot/east-lothian-sexual-abuse-service-elsas

Midlothian Sexual Abuse Service (MSAS)
MSAS offers support in Midlothian to all survivors aged 16 and over who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their live.
msas@ercc.scot // www.ercc.scot/east-lothian-sexual-abuse-service-elsas

Women’s Aid – East & Midlothian
www.womensaideml.org // info@womensaideml.org // Support line: 0131 561 5800 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)

Family, friends and partners

Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline

Groups

Health in Mind
Wide range of mental health, well being and trauma services covering Edinburgh and the Lothians.
0131 225 8508 // www.health-in-mind.org.uk // webform: https://health-in-mind.org.uk/enquiry-form // contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk

Health

SARCS – Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (NHS)

Sycamore Centre, 29b Balmwell Terrace, Edinburgh, EH16 6PS

Dedicated NHS service offering healthcare and support following an assault.Support and healthcare after assault, including forensic medical examinations.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/sarcs // 0800 148 8888 // 0131 537 2929

Archway – Glasgow
Support and healthcare after an assault, including forensic medical examinations.

0141 211 8175 // www.archwayglasgow.scot

Beat Eating Disorders
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk // scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk // 0808 801 0432

Chalmers Sexual Health Centre – NHS Lothian
2A Chalmers Street, Edinburgh EH3 9ES
Confidential sexual and reproductive health service where you can access a wide range of family planning and GUM services via appointments and drop-in. Offers confidential advice, support, contraception, testing, referral for abortion and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Book appointments via the website.
0131 536 1070 // www.lothiansexualhealth.scot.nhs.uk

Healthy Respect
www.healthy-respect.com

NHS 24
Phone: 111. Nurse-led NHS helpline providing health advice and information.

Housing

Bethany Christian Trust

Offers three streams of support, each addressing a different stage in the journey out of homelessness: Homelessness prevention, crisis intervention, housing and support.

www.bethanychristiantrust.com // info@bethanychristiantrust.com // 0131 561 8930

CHAI (Community Help & Advice Initiative)

Offers help and advice on benefits, housing support and employability support to people in Edinburgh and Lothians.

www.chaiedinburgh.org.uk // chai@chaiedinburgh.org.uk // 0131 442 2100

Cranston Street Hostel for Homeless Women (Keymoves)
2 Cranston Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BE
Temporary accommodation for single women (18+) in Edinburgh who wish to access support to enable them to move into more suitable housing.
0131 557 2338 // www.foursquare.org.uk/keymoves // admin@foursquare.org.uk

Edinburgh Council Housing Department
For housing support and advice, and help for those at risk of homelessness.
HPHOT.HousingAssistants@edinburgh.gov.uk // 0131 529 7125 or 0800 032 5968 out of hours // www.edinburgh.gov.uk/homeless-risk

East Lothian Council
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210552/helping_you_find_somewhere_else_to_live/11944/homelessness // 01620 827536 or 0800 169 1611 out of hours

Midlothian Council
www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/1078/homeless_or_at_risk // homeless.enquiries@midlothian.gov.uk // 0808 196 2292 or 0131 353 0555 out of hours

West Lothian Council

www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/44365/Homelessness // 01506 280000 or 0800 032 3450 out of hours

Edinburgh Cyrenians
Providing homelessness services and advice in the Edinburgh area.
www.cyrenians.org.uk // 0131 475 2354

Number Twenty
20 Broughton Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3RX
Supported accommodation for young women aged between 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
0131 557 1739 // admin@fourquare.org.uk // https://www.foursquare.org.uk/number-20

Rock Trust
Scotland’s youth homelessness charity.
0345 222 1425 // hello@rocktrust.org // www.rocktrust.org

Streetwork
Largest provider of homelessness services in Scotland.
0808 178 2323 // www.simonscotland.org/get-help/our-support-services/edinburgh/ // hello@simonscotland.org

Shelter Scotland Advice Line
If you need advice and help in an emergency and you are not sure what to do, you can phone Shelter Scotland’s free housing advice helpline to talk to a housing adviser who can: explain your rights. tell you your options.
0808 800 4444 (9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri) // www.scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_help

Legal and police

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
You may be able to help in getting financial compensation if you are the victim of crime or violence. Application forms available from the CICA website.
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/criminal-injuries-compensation-authority

info@cica.gov.uk // 0300 003 3601 // Mon-Fri 8.30am – 3pm

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
0300 020 3000 // enquiry.point@copfs.gov.uk // www.copfs.gov.uk

Police Scotland
Non-Emergency/To report a crime: 101 // Emergency: 999 // www.scotland.police.uk

Scottish Women’s Rights Centre Helpline

Free legal advice for women aged 16+ living in Scotland who have been affected by violence or abuse.
www.scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk // 08088 010 789: free legal information

Victim Information and Advice (VIA)
Provides information to victims who are going through the court process. Can give case-specific info about the criminal justice system works and advice.
www.copfs.gov.uk/services/victim-services/victim-information-and-advice-via-service // 0300 020 3000 // enquiry.point@copfs.gov.uk

Victim Support Scotland

Offers local victim support services including assistance after a crime, help with Victim Impact Statements and court attendance information for victims and witnesses.
https://victimsupport.scot/get-support/find-a-service/edinburgh-lothian-and-borders // 0131 668 2566

Witness Service

Witness Service Service based in the court and run by Victim Support. Provides practical and emotional support. Crime does not need to have been reported to police.

https://victimsupport.scot/get-support/find-a-service/edinburgh-lothian-and-borders // VictimSupportEdinburghLothianBorders@victimesupportsco.org.uk // 0131 668 2566

LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender)

Edinburgh Trans Women Support Group

Support and social contact for male to female transgender women. Meets first Saturday of the month from 7.30-9.30pm. Contact before attending for first time

www.edinburghtranswomen.org.uk // info@edinburghtranswomen.org.uk // 0131 523 1100

FearFree
Support for people experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland who identify as a man or from the LGBT+ community.
0131 624 7270 // FearFreeInfo@sacro.org.uk // https://fearfree.scot

LGBT Youth Scotland
Online support: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/chat // Office: 0131 622 2266 // Text chat: 07786 202 370 (Mon – Fri) // www.lgbtyouth.org.uk // info@lgbtyouth.org.uk

LGBT Health and Wellbeing

For LTGBT+ services, counselling, information and support

www.lgbthealth.org.uk // admin@lgbthealth.org.uk // 0131 564 3970 // Helpline: 0800 464 7000 (Tues-Thurs 12 noon – 9pm. Sun 1pm – 6pm)

LGBT Youth Scotland
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk // info@lgbtyouth.org.uk // 0141 552 7425 // Text: 07786 202370 (Mon 4-6pm, Wed-Thurs 4-8pm)

Scottish Transgender Alliance

Improving trans equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland
www.scottishtrans.org // info@scottishtrans.org // 0131 467 6039

Men survivors

Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS)
Works with any man over 16 concerned about domestic abuse, regardless of sexuality, age, disability or ethnic origin.
Freephone: 03300 949 395 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm // www.abusedmeninscotland.org // info@abusedmeninscotland.org

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
www.thecalmzone.net // 0800 585858 5pm-midnight

FearFree
Support for people experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland who identify as a man or from the LGBT+ community.
0131 624 7270 // FearFreeInfo@sacro.org.uk // https://fearfree.scot

Respect – Men’s Advice Line
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Freephone: 0808 801 0327 Mon–Fri 10am-5pm // www.mensadviceline.org.uk // info@mensadviceline.org.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline

Rape Crisis Scotland offers support to people of all genders, living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence. They support survivors, as well as family, friends and supporters. They can arrange for free language interpreters, including British Sign Language, to access support if your first language is not English.

Get in touch with Rape Crisis Scotland any day between 5pm-midnight: Phone (freephone): 08088 010302 // Text: 07537 410 027 // Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk // webchat: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Survivors UK
National helpline for men, boys and non-binary people who have ever experienced unwanted sexual activity (e.g. words, images or touching). Online helpline webchat and text support: 020 3322 1860 Mon-Sun 12-8pm // www.survivorsuk.org // help@survivorsuk.org // Helpline: 020 3322 1860 (Mon-Sun 12pm – 8 pm)

Trauma Support (Edinburgh) – Pathway men
Practical and emotional support for men who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse or who have experienced rape/sexual abuse or domestic violence as adults. Support to develop coping strategies and reduce stress and anxiety.
0131 225 8508 // www.health-in-mind.org.uk/services/trauma_support_edinburgh/d159/

Mental health and wellbeing

Advocard
Confidential advocacy service for people with mental health problems on a wide range of issues to help in making your wishes clear in the service they receive.
0808 196 3525 // www.advocard.org.uk // advocacysupport@advocard.org.uk

CAPS Independent Advocacy
Provides independent collective and individual advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian.
Individual 0131 273 5116 Group 0131 273 5116 // www.capsadvocacy.org // Individual: advocate@capsadvocacy.org Group: contact@capsadvocacy.org

Change Mental Health

Mental health support, advice on money worries and help to deal with emergencies.
www.changemh.org // advice@changemh.org // 0808 8010 515 (Mon-Fri 10am -4pm)

Edinburgh Crisis Centre
24-hour helpline for adults experiencing a mental health crisis and need to talk to someone.
www.edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk/wordpress/ // Freephone: 0808 801 0414 // Text: 07974429075 // crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk

Equal Access
Support for people from BME communities (Edinburgh 18+, Midlothian and East Lothian 16+) who would like to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
0131 225 8508 // www.health-in-mind.org.uk // contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk

Health All Round
For people living in Gorgie, Dalry, Saughton, Stenhouse and surrounding areas of Edinburgh.
0131 337 1376 // www.healthallround.org.uk // info@healthallround.org.uk

Health in Mind
Wide range of mental health, well being and trauma services covering Edinburgh and the Lothians.
0131 225 8508 // www.health-in-mind.org.uk // contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk

Penumbra Mental Health

Provides dedicated services for people experiencing mild to serious and enduring mental ill health
www.penumbra.org.uk // 0131 229 6262

Royal Edinburgh Hospital
0131 537 6000 (ask for Emergency Team) // www.nhslothian.scot/goingtohospital/royal-edinburgh-hospital

Samaritans

Available 24/7
www.samaritans.org // jo@samaritans.org or scotland@samaritans.org // 16 123 (Freephone)

Saneline
National out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
0300 304 7000 every day of the year 4pm – 10pm // www.sane.org.uk // support@sane.org.uk

Stress and Trauma Help
Complementary therapist, Roushan Martens, in Edinburgh offering a range of therapies and Somatic Experiencing and Emotional Freedom Technique.
0131 554 1214 // 07816 216 432 // roushan@stressandtraumahelp.com // www.stressandtraumahelp.com

The Health Agency
For people aged 16 upwards resident in South West Edinburgh.
0131 453 9400 // frontdesk@thehealthagency.org.uk // www.thehealthagency.org.uk

Women Supporting Women
Based at Pilton Community Health project, Women Supporting Women offers one to one trauma-informed support service to women in the local community.
0131 551 1671 // www.pchp.org.uk // hello@pchp.org.uk

Parenting, carers and disability

Capital Carers

Supports young carers in North West Edinburgh.
www.capitalcarers.org.uk // ycinfo@nwcarers.org.uk // 0131 315 3130

Dr Bell’s Family Centre
A range of support services for local families, including TAAP which provides counselling, therapeutic play and complementary therapies.
0131 553 0100 // www.drbells.co.uk // info@dbfc.org.uk

Edinburgh Carers Council
Provides info and advocacy to carers of someone who is in hospital or who uses services in Edinburgh and who has dementia, an acquired brain injury, learning disability, mental illness, or physical disability.
0131 322 8480 // info@edinburghcarerscouncil.co.uk // www.edinburghcarerscouncil.co.uk

Edinburgh Young Carers
Offers information, support, counselling and groups to young carers in North East and South East Edinburgh.
0131 475 2322 // info@youngcarers.org.uk // www.youngcarers.org.uk

Firsthand Lothian
Services for lone parents and families with children with disabilities/mental health issues.
0131 532 1322 // www.firsthand-lothian.org.uk // info@firsthand-lothian.org.uk

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living
Provides a range of services to support independent living, developed and managed by and for disabled people.
www.lothiancil.org.uk // 0131 475 2350 // admin@lothiancil.org.uk

Homestart
Support helping families with young children through their challenging times.

www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-edinburgh // admin@homestartedinburgh.org.uk // 0131 553 7819

Multi-Cultural Family Base
www.mcfb.org.uk // 0131 467 7052 // hello@mcfb.org.uk

Number 6

Free social opportunities and 1-1 advice and support on a range of issues for adults 16+ formally diagnosed with autism living in Edinburgh, Lothians or Scottish Borders
www.number6.org.uk // number6@aiscotland.org.uk // 0131 536 3176

One Parent Families Scotland
Helpline, counselling and support groups for lone parents. Provides info and advice about employment, benefits, funding for education/holidays, childcare and parenting problems.
0808 801 0323 // advice@opfs.org.uk // www.opfs.org.uk

Partners in Advocacy

Free, confidential, independent advocacy for a range of issues
www.pia.scot // contact@pia.scot // 0330 533 0238

Space @ Broomhouse Young Carers

Supports young carers in South West Edinburgh
www.spacescot.org/young-carers // youngcarers@spacescot.org // 0131 455 7731

VOCAL Edinburgh Carers Hub
www.vocal.org.uk // centre@vocal.org.uk // 0808 196 6666

VOCAL Carer Centre Midlothian
www.vocal.org.uk // midlothian@vocal.org.uk // 0808 196 6666

Relaxation

Mindfulness Association Scotland
www.mindfulnessscotland.org.uk // contactmindfulnessscotland@gmail.com

Sorted Mental Health
www.sortedmentalhealth.app // hello@sortedmentalhealth.app

Sexual violence (women)

Beira’s Place
Sexual violence service for women run by women. Provides support, advocacy, and information on all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation, to women aged 16 and over who live in any part of the Lothians.

0131 526 3944 // www.beirasplace.org.uk // support@beirasplace.org.uk // 07546 697067

Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline
Rape Crisis Scotland offers support to people of all genders, living in Scotland aged 13+ who have been affected by sexual violence. They support survivors, as well as family, friends and supporters. They can arrange for free language interpreters, including British Sign Language, to access support if your first language is not English.

Get in touch with Rape Crisis Scotland any day between 5pm-midnight: Phone (freephone): 08088 010302 // Text: 07537 410 027 // Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk // webchat: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

West Lothian – Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Team (DASAT)
DASAT provides a specialised service to adults and young people aged 13 – 25 in West Lothian who are experiencing, or have experienced domestic abuse, gender-based violence and provides support to survivors of sexual violence.

01506 281055 // DASAT@westlothian.gov.uk // Domestic and Sexual Assault Team – DASAT

Self-harm

Breathing Space
Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk // info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk // 0800 83 85 87 (6pm-2am Monday-Thursday, Friday-Monday 6pm-6am ) // BSL interpretation service is available Contact Scotland-BSL Monday-Friday: 6pm to midnight, Saturday-Sunday: 8am to midnight

Edinburgh Crisis Centre
24-hour helpline for adults experiencing a mental health crisis and need to talk to someone.
www.edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk // Freephone: 0808 801 0414 // Text: 07974 429 075 // crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk

LifeSIGNS
Aims to support all people who are affected in any way by self-harm
www.lifesigns.org.uk // info@lifesigns.org.uk

Penumbra Self-Harm Project
0131 229 6262 // selfharm.edinburgh@penumbra.org.uk // https://penumbra.org.uk/services/edinburgh-self-harm-support-service

Self-injury support
National helpline and info for women who self-harm. For women of any age or background affected by self-injury, whether their own or that of a friend or family member.
0808 800 8088 (Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm – 10pm) // Text: 07537 432 444 // tessmail@selfinjurysupport.org.uk // www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk

Suicide

Breathing Space
Free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk / info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk // 0800 83 85 87 (6pm-2am Monday-Thursday, Friday-Monday 6pm-6am ) // BSL interpretation service is available Contact Scotland-BSL Monday-Friday: 6pm to midnight, Saturday-Sunday: 8am to midnight

Papyrus
Helpline offering support, practical advice and info to anyone concerned that a young person they know may be suicidal.
0800 068 4141 (HOPEline 247) // Text: 88247 // pat@papyrus-uk.org // www.papyrus-uk.org

The Samaritans
Call: 116 123 (24 hours) // www.samaritans.org // jo@samaritans.org

Silence of Suicide Suicide prevention and emotional wellbeing helpline
www.sossilenceofsuicide.org // contact@sossilenceofsuicide.org // 0808 115 1505 Mo-Fr 0800-1600

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss
Edinburgh group meets 2nd Tuesday of every month 6.30-8.30pm

www.uksobs.com // email.support@uksobs.org // edinburgh@uksobs.org // 0300 111 5065 daily 9am -7pm // Edinburgh group: 07538 719993

Last updated September 2025

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