Who is this for?
- The Changes training is open to anyone aged 16 and over, and you do not need to be a health professional or care worker.
Who provides this?
- Changes East Lothian
Description
Changes provides a range of free mental health and suicide prevention training courses, including:
- Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Suicide Alertness Training (safeTALK)
- Crisis Handling Awareness Training (CHAT)
To ensure accessibility for all, we offer training sessions via both Zoom and face-to-face platforms.
About Changes
Changes believes in positive mental health and wellbeing for everyone. As a charity, Changes is here to help the community of East Lothian to achieve and maintain positive mental health and wellbeing by providing a wide range of services and activities.
Changes provides support for a wide range of challenges, including stress, panic, low mood, low self-esteem, anxiety, worry, depression and negative thinking.
Activities are friendly, welcoming and inclusive, and offer opportunities to meet new people, get active and get involved in the local community.
Our Support Groups and Courses are currently running both on Zoom and face-to-face:
- Build Your Self-Esteem Course
- Compassion Focused Therapy Group
- First Steps to Positive Mental Health Course
- Understanding and Managing Anxiety Group
- Men’s Peer Support Group
We offer a variety of Wellbeing Activities designed to cater to diverse interests and promote wellbeing. Here are some of the options available:
In addition to these activities, we have Nurture by Nature project — a series of nature-based groups and activities. This initiative harnesses the healing power of the natural world, offering participants a chance to reconnect with nature and find solace, inspiration and personal growth.
How do I access this?
- Self-referrals
Is there a cost?
Free but donations are welcomed.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes
Location information
- Public parking available
- Private parking available
- Wheelchair access
Opening times
Our opening times may vary depending on the specific training being offered. Contact Changes for more information on timings.
