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Edinburgh Positive Wellbeing Service

Mental health and wellbeing support for children, young people and families affected by imprisonment or the justice system.

Children & Young People
Edinburgh
Free
Self-refer

TalkTime Scotland

Free counselling and emotional support for disabled young people and young adults in Scotland.

Disability & SEN
Edinburgh
Free
Self-refer

East Lothian Council Financial Inclusion Team

Council support to help residents check benefits and other financial help they may be entitled to.

Benefits & Cost of Living
East Lothian
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Carers of East Lothian

Support, advice, groups and practical help for unpaid carers across East Lothian.

Carers Support
East Lothian
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

East Lothian Works

Tailored employability support for East Lothian residents who want to move closer to work or progress in work.

Employment & Skills
Musselburgh
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Home-Start East Lothian

Compassionate, confidential family support for East Lothian families with at least one child under 5.

Family & Parenting
Tranent
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

East Lothian Children’s Disability Team

Specialist support for children in East Lothian with severe or profound physical disability needs.

Disability & SEN
East Lothian
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

East Lothian Warm Places

Council signposting to warm, welcoming local places and community support across East Lothian.

Free Activities
East Lothian
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Volunteer Centre East Lothian Community Support Directory

A county-wide directory of regulated charities and community organisations offering support in East Lothian.

Community Projects
East Lothian
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

East Lothian Information Hubs

Regular local hubs bringing together charities, the council and the NHS to help people find support in East Lothian.

Community Projects
East Lothian
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

East Lothian Works Adult Literacy and Numeracy

Free adult learning support in East Lothian for reading, writing, numbers and workplace skills.

Employment & Skills
Musselburgh
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

East Lothian Works ESOL

Free English language classes in East Lothian for adults with a foreign background, including refugees and asylum seekers.

Employment & Skills
Musselburgh
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

East Lothian Parental Employability Support

Tailored support for East Lothian parents to increase family income through work, training and benefit advice.

Employment & Skills
Musselburgh
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Families Together East Lothian

Confidential voluntary support for East Lothian families built around what matters most to them.

Family & Parenting
Haddington
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Raising Kids with Confidence

A free six-week East Lothian course for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 12 focused on wellbeing and resilience.

Family & Parenting
East Lothian
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Raising Teens with Confidence

A free six-week East Lothian course for parents and carers of children aged 11 to 16 focused on wellbeing and communication.

Family & Parenting
Haddington
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Haddington Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, impartial and confidential advice on benefits, money and everyday problems in Haddington.

Money & Debt
Haddington
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Musselburgh Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential and impartial advice on money, benefits and everyday problems in Musselburgh.

Money & Debt
Musselburgh
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

East Lothian Foodbank

Emergency food and practical support for people in East Lothian facing financial hardship.

Food Support
Tranent
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

East Lothian Foodbank Money Advice Service

Specialist money advice support linked to East Lothian Foodbank for people facing financial hardship.

Money & Debt
Tranent
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Fa’side Help Hub

A weekly support hub in Tranent offering a warm chat and help finding the right local support.

Community Projects
Tranent
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

East Lothian Mental Health Support Line

A direct access phone line for adults in East Lothian to reach local NHS mental health support.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
East Lothian
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

CWIC Mental Health Service

Rapid access mental health support in East Lothian offering assessment, advice and short-term help.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Haddington
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

EARS Advocacy Service

Independent advocacy for older people and adults in East Lothian with physical disability, acquired brain injury or stroke experience.

Older People
East Lothian
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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