Support

ELREC exists to promote equality and to fight all forms of prejudice. They believe that no one can claim to live in a fair and just society whilst prejudice and inequalities exist.

Fast Forward provide high quality health education and prevention interventions and projects to enable young people to make informed choices about their wellbeing and to live healthier lifestyles.

Edinburgh Carers Council is an independent Edinburgh charity that is carer-led in its developments. They provide information to carers about all aspects of mental health care and services; individual advocacy services for carers and named persons; and training opportunities so carers can be empowered.

Citizens Advice Scotland, the Extra Help Unit and the 59 member bureaux together form Scotland’s largest independent advice network. They officer a free advice service that is independent, confidential and impartial.

NHS 24 is a free phone service to provide urgent health advice out of hours, when your GP Practice or Dentist is closed.

Trussell Trust support a nationwide network of food banks and together they provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty, and campaign for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.

TOTUM is a UK-based student discount card and app. TOTUM membership opens up a world of brilliant student discounts, offers and vouchers on your everyday essentials, must-have gear and luxury items.

Edinburgh's tramline runs from the city centre west-ward to the airport. Get off at Bankhead for our Sigththill campus. Visit their website to view their timetable, route map, ticket pricing, and to plan your journey.

Three of our campuses are near to train stations: Sighthill (Edinburgh Park), Milton Road (Brunstane), and Midlothian (Eskbank). Visit the ScotRail website to plan your train journey and book tickets.

The Rock Trust works with young people between the ages of 16- 25 who are affected by homelessness.

Crisis provides direct support for homeless people and influences policy to help end homelessness in Scotland.

Living Rent is Scotland’s tenants’ union. They fight for safe, secure and affordable housing for everyone, with better protections against rent increases, evictions and poor-quality housing.

AMIS supports men across Scotland who have or are experiencing domestic abuse. They do not judge, but they do offer practical information, guidance and casework.

The Crisis Centre is open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year and provides community based, emotional and practical support at times of crisis. It is a service for people who are aged 16 and over who are using or have used mental health services and are resident in the City of Edinburgh when they are facing a crisis.

Breathing Space are a free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Support in Mind aims to improve the quality of life for anyone whose mental health problems or mental illness has a serious impact on their life and on the lives of others, including family members, friends and supporters.

SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. They work in over 60 communities with adults and young people, providing mental health social care support and services.

Health in Mind promote positive mental health and wellbeing, and provide a wide range of services and courses to support people and enable them to make a positive difference in their lives.  

Andy's Man Club are real, non judgmental, talking groups for men. Their aim is to halve the number of suicides in men under 45.

The Scottish Government's national mental health campaign to help support people throughout the country during the pandemic. There are tips and ideas for how oyu can clear your head as well as links to places you can go to for more formal support and advice

The Crisis Centre is open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year and provides community based, emotional and practical support at times of crisis. It is a service for people who are aged 16 and over who are using or have used mental health services and are resident in the City of Edinburgh when they are facing a crisis.

C:card is a free condom service in Edinburgh & the Lothians. It's quick and easy to get free condoms through the c:card Network.

Lothian Sexual and Reproductive Health Service provides a range of services at the Chalmers Centre in Edinburgh (2A Chalmers Street) and at local clinics across the Lothian area.