Providers

Action on Depression (formerly Depression Alliance Scotland) is the only national mental health charity in Scotland working for people affected by depression.

 We provide information and…

Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) Scotland works to protect older people from harm, abuse and neglect. They support those experiencing (or at risk of) harm,…

Treatment of alcohol dependence.

Multi-professional team of doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists and social workers.

In patient and community services.

Treatments include detoxification from alcohol, support groups, coping…

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an informal fellowship, founded in 1935. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage…

Alzheimer Scotland helps people with dementia, their carers and families through advice & support.

The Edinburgh Branch office is open from 10.00am to 12.00pm, Monday –…

A voluntary body run by a committee providing motivational, confidence building courses, workshops, and support groups for women experiencing stress, anxiety or depression.

Apex Scotland assists either offenders or people that are in danger of offending turn their lives around.

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This phone service delivers a free, confidential, impartial advice and information services to: those currently serving in the Armed Forces (either Regular or Reserve), dependants…

Barony Housing Association offers a range of good quality housing for people whose accommodation choices are limited.

Barony also offers support where necessary to vulnerable adults…

Befriending Networks is an umbrella organisation providing services to befriending projects and related support services based throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Befriending offers…

Beyond Boundaries East Lothian is a Scottish charity, registered no SC042245.

Provides information and support to people affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression). 

Also offer self help groups throughout Scotland including two in Edinburgh (Victoria Terrace and…

Breathing Space is a confidential helpline for anyone in Scotland experiencing mental ill  health. It was launched in 2002, and became a national phoneline in…

Bridges Project is a charity which provides a number of services to assist young people manage transitions into adulthood and life beyond school. We work…

CAPS Independent Advocacy provides individual and collective advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian. CAPS also host several experience-led projects across Lothian.

Care & Repair services are available to home owners and private tenants aged 60+ or registered disabled and 50+.

For more information, please see the Care…

CHANGES is a Community Health Project which promotes the positive wellbeing of people living in East Lothian.

Children 1st help Scotland’s families to put children first, with practical advice and with support in difficult times. And when the worst happens, we support survivors…

Choose Life is the Scottish Government’s strategy and action plan to reduce suicide.

Choose Life was implemented in 2002, as a 10 year plan. The Scottish Government’s…

Choose Life

In 2002, the Scottish Executive launched Choose Life, a ten year strategy and action plan to reduce suicide in Scotland.

Choose Life sets out a framework…

Circle is a Scottish charity registered number SC037181, aiming to support disadvantaged and difficult-to-engage children and families to improve their lives and promote their healthy…

Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem.

There is a Citizens…

Midlothian Community Care Forum (MCCF) works across Midlothian building bridges of communication between service users and those who provide services, creating opportunities for individuals to…

The Community Care Providers’ Forum is open to all care providers across Midlothian. If you are not receiving information please contact us to be added…

Crew 2000 is a voluntary sector organisation providing information, advice and support to people affected by issues around drugs and sexual health.

CrossReach was launched in June 2005 and was previously known as the Church of Scotland Board of Social Responsibility. It offers a range of services…

Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people in Scotland

We seek to help anyone experiencing bereavement to understand their grief and…

Amber is a mediation and support service for young people (14-24) and their families who are experiencing conflict and struggling to get along. Through mediation…

Dads Work is a community project supporting Dads and male care givers in East Lothian. It was set up in 2003 and aims to strengthen the relationship…

EARS provides independent advocacy across the Lothians.

East Lothian Health Network is a network for anyone interested in health services who lives or works in East Lothian. In Scotland these…

 IHTT provides treatment and support at home for people who might otherwise have required admission to hospital due to being acutely mentally unwell. 

Our team is…

The PANDAS Foundation supports any parent who is experiencing a perinatal mental illness.  There is a network of peer support meetings across the UK.

As well…

East Lothian Young Carers is a Scottish Charity, registered in 2003, to provide a service to young carers aged 5-24 and their families in East Lothian. ELYC…

Edinburgh & Lothian Council on Alcohol (ELCA) offers help to anyone worried about their own or someone else’s drinking.

ELCA offers free advice, information and support…

Edinburgh Carers Council aims to make sure the views of carers are included at all stages in the development of mental health services.  They offer…

Edinburgh Centre of Nutrition and Therapy aims to promote health and well being through nutrition consultation sessions and a wide range of complementary therapies.

Counselling and Psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups.

Low cost counselling available.

What do we offer?

Individual & couple counselling
Counselling can help you change and adjust…

We offer free and confidential emotional and practical support, information and advocacy to women, all members of the trans community, non-binary people and young people…

The Edinburgh Users Forum (EUF) is an independent collective advocacy group.  Our members are people who use, or have used mental health services.  We are…

Offers confidential and free, emotional and practical support, information, advice and advocacy to women and girls aged 12 and over, who have experienced sexual violence…

ELCAP is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide housing support and care at home services. Our registration certificate allows us to provide services to…

We assist anyone with a disability or long term health condition to find and retain work. 

 

Services offered include:

Job Ready course…

enjoyleisure offers the residents and visitors of East Lothian sports and leisure facilities throughout the county.

enjoyleisure is part of Enjoy East Lothian Ltd,…