Community Help & Advice Initiative (CHAI)
Free advice and representation on welfare benefits, debt, housing and employability across Edinburgh.
If life feels heavy or uncertain, it is okay to ask someone to help you sort through it. Support like this can make difficult situations feel clearer and less overwhelming.
About this service
Free advice and representation on welfare benefits, debt, housing and employability across Edinburgh. CHAI helps with benefit problems, debt, housing issues and employability support. They offer advice, practical guidance and representation, including specialist housing and money support for tenants and homeowners. It is for People and communities across Edinburgh who need help with money, housing or employability concerns. Eligibility includes For people in Edinburgh needing advice or support. It offers kind, practical help that can make things feel clearer and
How they can help you
CHAI helps with benefit problems, debt, housing issues and employability support. They offer advice, practical guidance and representation, including specialist housing and money support for tenants and homeowners.
Who it's for
People and communities across Edinburgh who need help with money, housing or employability concerns.
Eligibility
For people in Edinburgh needing advice or support.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- For people in Edinburgh needing advice or support.
- How support is available
- Online and in person
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Trust and updates
Verification status: Verified
Last verified: September 15, 2026
Last updated: September 16, 2026
Verification source: CHAI and City of Edinburgh Council
Verification notes: Verified advice areas, contact details and Edinburgh coverage on CHAI pages and council support pages on 2026-09-15.
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Trust and updates
Verification status: Verified
Last verified: September 15, 2026
Last updated: September 16, 2026
Verification source: CHAI and City of Edinburgh Council
Verification notes: Verified advice areas, contact details and Edinburgh coverage on CHAI pages and council support pages on 2026-09-15.
Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.