Rape Crisis Scotland helpline (5pm-midnight)
08088 01 03 02

Useful contacts

Black and minority ethnic (BME) women

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

Multi-Cultural Family Base
www.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. 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.

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 // 0141 248 97 99

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

SIA Project at Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre
SIA@ercc.scot // www.ercc.scot/sia

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

Multi-Cultural Family Base
www.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. 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.

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 between the age of 16 and 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.
0131 557 4059 // admin@rocktrust.org // www.rocktrust.org

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

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// Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)

STAR Project at Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre
www.ercc.scot/support/star-support-for-young-people // star@ercc.scot

West Lothian – Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Team (DASAT)
DASAT provides a specialised service to adults and children aged 5+ 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
Trauma specialist counselling and advocacy support service for adults who suffered childhood abuse in care.
0800 121 6027 // www.incaresurvivors.org.uk

National Association of People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331 // www.napac.org.uk

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.

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

Trauma Counselling Line Scotland
Confidential telephone counselling service for survivors of childhood abuse.
0808 802 0406 // www.health-in-mind.org.uk/services/trauma_counselling_line_scotland/d15/

Trauma support (Edinburgh) Pathway  (Health in Mind) 
Practical and emotional support for women and men who are 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 552 8901 // ccl@crossreach.org.uk // www.crossreach.org.uk/our-locations/crossreach-counselling-lothians-edinburgh

Cruise Bereavement Care
0845 600 2227 // 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 // 

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

North East Edinburgh Counselling
07498 520 377 // manager@neecscounselling.org.uk // www.neecscounselling.org.uk

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 // admin@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 // 0300 123 2523 (Helpline) // admin@lgbthealth.org.uk // www.lgbthealth.org.uk

Wellbeing Therapies (Health in Mind)
0131 225 8508 // counselling@health-in-mind.org.uk // https://www.health-in-mind.org.uk/wellbeing_therapies/d178/

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 // babcp@babcp.com

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

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

>> SOMATIC EXPERIENCING

Pain Recovery Clinic
Joolz Flynn // 0789 193 8152 // 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 Edinbrugh
Ann Cheshire 07890 212 076 // anne@traumarecoveryclinic.com // www.traumarecoveryclinic.com

www.traumahealing.org

Deaf and hard of hearing women

Action on Hearing Loss
www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

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

Deaf Action
www.deafaction.org // 0131 556 3128 // Text Phone: 0131 557 0419 // SMS: 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: 07786202875 // deafcounselling@health-in-mind.org.uk // www.health-in-mind.org.uk/services/lothian_deaf_counselling_service/d143/

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.

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

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// Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)

Dissociative identity disorder (DID)

First Person Plural
www.firstpersonplural.org.uk // fpp@firstpersonplural.org.uk

Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors (PODS)
www.pods-online.org.uk // info@pods-online.org.uk

Domestic abuse

Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free 24 hours helpline: 0800 027 1234

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, 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)  // info@edinwomensaid.co.uk

Respect Helpline
Helpline offering information and advice to women and men who are abusive towards their partners and want help to stop.
0808 802 4040 // www.respectphoneline.org.uk // info@respectphoneline.org.uk

Shakti Women’s Aid
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 children aged 5+ 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-2pm)

Drugs and alcohol

Crew
www.crew.scot // 0131 220 3404

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 // elca@btconnect.com

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. You can also call Frank on the free 24-hour helpline 0800 77 66 00.
www.talktofrank.com

North East Edinburgh Recovery Hub
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.
0131 554 7516 //edinburghservices@turningpointscotland.com // www.turningpointscotland.com/what-we-do/substance-misuse/edinburgh

(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.
0131 629 4581 // mail@nedac.co.uk

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 // counselling@simpson-house.org

Turning Point Scotland – Edinburgh
0131 554 7516  // www.turningpointscotland.com/what-we-do/substance-misuse/edinburgh/ 

East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian organisations

East Lothian Sexual Abuse Service (ELSAS)

ELSAS offers support in East Lothian to women, trans and non-binary people aged over 18 who are currently experiencing or have experienced sexual violence. 
elsas@ercc.scot //  www.ercc.scot/east-lothian-sexual-abuse-service-elsas

Midlothian Sexual Abuse Service (MSAS)
MSAS offers support in Midlothian to women, trans and non-binary people aged over 18 who are currently experiencing or have experienced sexual violence.
msas@ercc.scot //  www.ercc.scot/east-lothian-sexual-abuse-service-elsas

West Lothian – Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Team (DASAT)
DASAT provides a specialised service to adults and children aged 5+ 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-2pm)

Family, friends and partners

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.

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

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 // contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk

Link-Up – Women’s Support Centre
Centre run by women for women in North East Edinburgh offering education and support to help women take charge of their live and improve their health and wellbeing. Provides support groups, writing groups, short courses, and opportunities to experience alternative therapies.
0131 661 9292 // info@link-upsupport.co.uk // https://link-upsupport.co.uk

OASIS (Health in Mind) 
South East Edinburgh who are looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
0131 225 8508 // contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk // https://www.health-in-mind.org.uk/services/oasis_edinburgh/d129/

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

Health

Archway                                                       
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted in the last 7 days, please phone our Archway service on 0141 211 8175 // www.archway.sandyford.org

Beat Eating Disorders
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Chalmers Sexual Health Centre – NHS Lothian
2A Chalmers Street, Edinburgh EH3 9ES
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. Walk in clinic: Monday-Friday from 8.30-10am. Emergency contraception available up to 72 hours after risk of pregnancy. Rape and sexual assault clinic on Wednesday afternoons by appointment. Young people (13-18) drop-in clinic Monday – Thursday 3.30-7pm and Friday 1-3.30 pm.
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 info)

Housing

Bethany Christian Trust
Providing accommodation, support and street work in the Edinburgh area.
www.bethanychristiantrust.com

CHAI (Community Help & Advice Initiative)
Community help and advice on benefits, housing support and employability support to people in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
0131 442 6410 // www.chaiedinburgh.org.uk // chai@mail.wh1.org.uk

Cranston Street Hostel
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 // cranstonstreet@uk2.net

Edinburgh Council Housing Department
For housing support and advice, and help for those at risk of homelessness.
0800 032 5968 (Out of hours – at risk of homelessness) // www.edinburgh.gov.uk/housing

Edinburgh Cyrenians
Providing homelessness services and advice in the Edinburgh area.
www.cyrenians.org.uk

EHAP – Housing Advice in Edinburgh
Provides housing advice, information and representation for Edinburgh residents.
0845 302 4607 // www.edinburgh.gov.uk

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 // no20@foursquare.org.uk // www.foursquare.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/NO20.pdf

Rock Trust 
Works with young people between the age of 16 and 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.
0131 557 4059 // admin@rocktrust.org // www.rocktrust.org

Streetwork
Edinburgh based outreach team working with young people. Offers crisis support and advice and help with health issues and education, training and employment opportunities.
or 0131 344 0825 // mail@streetwork.org.uk // www.streetwork.org.uk

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) // https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/advice_topics/homelessness/help_and_advice_for_homeless_people/where_to_get_help_and_advice

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

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

Police Scotland
Non-Emergency/To report a crime: 101 // Emergency: 999 

Scottish Women’s Rights Centre Helpline
www.scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk // 08088 010 789: free legal information: Mondays 10AM – 12:30PM, Tuesdays 12PM – 3PM and Wednesdays 10AM- 1PM. It is free to call their helpline from most mobile phones and landlines.

Victim Information and Advice (VIA)
Provides info 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/involved-in-a-case/victims // 0300 020 3000 // EnquiryPoint@copfs.gov.uk

Victim Support Scotland
0800 160 1985 // www.victimsupportsco.co.uk 

Witness Service
Service based in the court and run by Victim Support for witnesses and victims attending court. Provide practical and emotional support, before, during or after a court appearance. Will also provide support to victims and witnesses not attending court as well as family and friends. Anyone can self refer and the crime need not to be reported to the police.
0131 220 1550 // witnessservice.edinburgh-sc@victimsupportsco.org.uk

LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender)

Edinburgh Trans Women Support Group
www.edinburghtranswomen.org.uk

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 LGBTI services, counselling, information and support for trans and non-binary people please see the LGBTI Health and Wellbeing website directory:
www.lgbthealth.org.uk // LGBT Helpline Scotland: 0300 123 2523 (12-9pm, Tues-Wed) // helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk  

Scottish Transgender Alliance
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

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 8010327 Mon–Fri 10am-8pm // 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

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 you receive.
0131 554 5307 // advocacy@advocard.org.uk

CAPS Independent Advocacy
For people living in Gorgie, Dalry, Saughton, Stenhouse and surrounding areas of Edinburgh.
0131 273 5118 // www.capsadvocacy.org // advocate@capsadvocacy.org

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 and above, Midlothian and East Lothian 16 and above) who would like to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
0131 225 8508 // www.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

Link-Up – Women’s Support Centre
Centre run by women for women in North East Edinburgh offering education and support to help women take charge of their live and improve their health and wellbeing. Provides support groups, writing groups, short courses, and opportunities to experience alternative therapies.
0131 661 9292 // info@link-upsupport.co.uk // https://link-upsupport.co.uk

Orchard Centre (Health in Mind)
Offers one-to-one support and a range of groups, workshops and courses aimed to improve your wellbeing, which include relaxation, arts and crafts, a new members group, music, discussion, computer, swimming, knit and stitch, photography and focussed groups including Living Life to the Full and Self Harm Management.
0131 663 1616 // www.health-in-mind.org.uk/services/day_service/d46 // reception@orchardcentreservices.org.uk

Projekt 42
Not-for-profit gym and wellness centre in
 Leith, focusing on strengthening the connection between mental health and physical fitness. Pay as you go classes from £1.50.
info@projekt42.co.uk // www.projekt42.co.uk

Royal Edinburgh Hospital
0131 537 6000 (ask for Emergency Team)

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 4.30pm – 10.30pm // www.sane.org.uk

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// Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)

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

Wester Hailes Health Agency
For people aged 16 upwards resident in South West Edinburgh.
0131 453 9400 // frontdesk@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 // admin@pchp.org.uk

Parenting, carers and disability

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 // administrator@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 Project
Offers information, support, counselling and groups to young carers.
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

Grapevine
Disability information service.
www.lothiancil.org.uk // grapevine@lothiancil.org.uk // 0131 475 2370

Homestart
Support helping families with young children through their challenging times.
www.home-start.org.uk/Pages/Category/home-start-scotland

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

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 // helpline@opfs.org.uk // www.opfs.org.uk 

VOCAL – Edinburgh and Midlothian
www.vocal.org.uk

Relaxation

www.mindfulnessassociation.org

www.positiverewards.com

www.stepsforstress.org

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    

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 children aged 5+ 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/wordpress // Freephone: 0808 801 0414 // Text: 07974429075 // 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 // www.penumbra.org.uk/service-locations/east-area-services/edinburgh/self-harm-project/

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, Wednesday and Thursday, 7pm – 9.30pm) // Text: 07537 432444 // www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk

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// Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org

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

Choose life
www.chooselife.net

Papyrus
Helpline offering support, practical advice and info to anyone concerned that a young person they know may be suicidal. 
Helpline: 0800 068 41 41 Mon-Fri 9am – 10pm, Weekends & Bank Holidays 2-10pm, // Text: 07860 039967 // pat@papyrus-uk.org // www.papyrus-uk.org

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

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// Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)

Last updated November 2024

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