NHS Inform

NHS Inform is Scotland's national health information service. They aim to provide people in Scotland with accurate and relevant information to help them make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for

NHS Inform is Scotland's national health information service. They aim to provide people in Scotland with accurate and relevant information to help them make informed decisions about their own health and the health of the people they care for.

Crisis

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

Cruse Bereavement Support Scotland

Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS) exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people in Scotland. They seek to help anyone experiencing bereavement to understand their grief and cope with their loss. They work primarily through volunteers, providing free care to bereaved people. 

Crew

Crew exists to reduce harm, challenge perceptions and help people make positive choices about their use of cannabis, stimulant and other drugs and sexual health by providing non-judgmental, credible and up to date information and support.

Beat Youthline

Beat is an organisation that provides helplines offering support and advice on eating disorders, they are the UKs leading eating disorder charity and are on a mission to stop the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

Health in Mind

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.  

Support enquiry form here. 

Breathing Space

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

Penumbra

Penumbra Mental Health, provides dedicated services for people with mild to serious and enduring mental ill health.

They support people on their journey to better mental health, by working with each person to find their own way forward. 

Contact them here: https://penumbra.org.uk/contact-us/

Edinburgh City Council

Local authority support for those facing homelessness or at risk of being made homeless.

Edinburgh Nightline

Edinburgh Nightline is a confidential and non-judgemental support and information charity, run by students, for students.

They are currently open from 8pm till 8am for 5 days a week:  Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Their listening volunteers ensure every student has the opportunity to talk about their feelings in a safe, non-judgemental environment.

Citizens advice Scotland

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

Abused Men in Scotland

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.

Clear Your Head

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 you can clear your head as well as links to places you can go to for more formal support and advice

Change Mental Health

Change Mental Health provide transformational support for people ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them.
They seek to change society by changing attitudes, fighting stigma and influencing government to ensure a better quality of life for those affected by mental illness.
 

Breathing Space

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

Zero Waste Scotland

Zero Waste Scotland supports businesses, communities, and the government to manage Scotland's resources responsibly. They have lots of advice on their website that will help you reduce your waste and save money.

Living Rent

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.

TOTUM

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 Council Bins & Recycling

Home Energy Scotland is a network of local advice centres covering all of Scotland. Their expert advisors offer free, impartial advice on energy saving, keeping warm at home, renewable energy, greener travel, cutting water waste and more. Their mission is to help people in Scotland create warmer homes, reduce their bills and help tackle climate change.

Womans Aid East & Midlothian

Womens Aid is a charity limited by guarantee to provide support, information, advocacy and temporary accommodation to all women including transwomen, children and young people who have subjected to domestic abuse.