Mental health and wellbeing resources
In a mental health emergency out of hours, contact:
• NHS 24 on 111
• Edinburgh Crisis Centre, 0808 801 0414, Visit the Edinburgh Crisis Centre website
• Samaritans on 116 123
Mental Health Information Station
- Your first stop for mental health information & resources. Are you affected with mental health issues? Or do you care for someone who is? The Mental Health Information Station is open for walk in visits at Walpole Hall every Thursday 10.30am-3.00pm. Visitors with mental health issues can drop in without an appointment and receive support and guidance.
- https://services.nhslothian.scot/mentalhealthinformationstation/home/
- You can also email MentalHealthInformation@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk at any time with specific queries and a request for a call back.
Talking therapies
• To find out more about what talking therapy would benefit you, visit the NHS Inform website here
• Counselling/CBT and other talking therapies can be accessed through Health All Round’s Head’s Up Service website – or by calling Health All Round on 0131 337 1376
• Explore counsellors available across Edinburgh
• Health and Wellbeing support is available on this website including counselling, support with trauma, self-help groups and online support courses
Self Help Resources
• Online self help guide covering a whole range of topics
• Find a third sector organisation in Edinburgh to support with your health and wellbeing
Carer Support
• Supporting Carers across Edinburgh 0808 196 6666
• The Eric Liddell Centre offer support, respite and information to carers 0131 447 4520
Useful contacts
• If you or someone you know (adult or child) is at risk due to illness, frailty, disability or concerns about their safety, contact Social Care Direct on 0131 200 2324
• For homelessness support contact the Access Point on 0131 529 7438 during the day, or 0800 032 5968 at night.
• Women’s Aid on 0800 027 1234 supporting women experiencing domestic violence.
• Shakti Women’s Aid 0131 475 2399 for BME women experiencing domestic violence.
•Beira’s Place – Edinburgh Women’s Sexual Assault Support Centre – www.beirasplace.org.uk
Winter advice and support
The winter months can be a wonderful time of celebration and a time to connect with the people around us. However, they can also bring up some difficult emotions, and the change of season can have an impact on our wellbeing.
‘Coorie in for Winter’ booklet provides tips for keeping well during the winter period, craft, recipes and support available.
This booklet focuses on the things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing in our homes whilst also encouraging us to get outside and embrace the benefits of nature. It also includes a range of support and helpful contacts.
