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Find up to date information on the support and activities available for families across Edinburgh at www.edinburgh.gov.uk\/supportforfamilies<\/a>. If you need help finding support for you or your child, please email: supportingparentsandcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please click the links for top tips for developing good mental health and emotional wellbeing for Children and Young People, Parents, and for Schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Edinburgh Community Resources \u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Autism Initiatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Autism Initiatives provide a range of services within Edinburgh, tailored to people with autism, their families and carers. Please visit www.autisminitiatives.org<\/a> for the most up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CrossReach Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CrossReach is for families, parents, children and young people who at different stages of their lives may need additional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200bCrossReach
Charis House
47 Milton Road East
Edinburgh
EH15 2SR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 657 2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

info@crossreach.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

CrossReach Sunflower Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sunflower Garden works in partnership with Circle Harbour Project<\/a> to provide support across the city for families affected by drug and alcohol use. As part of this service, Sunflower Garden provides 1:1 therapeutic support to children and young people on an outreach basis, art therapy and counselling, and groupwork. For further information about referrals or availability, please contact the service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200bSunflower Garden
Simpson House
52 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3NS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 220 2488<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SunflowerGardenProject@crossreach.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

crossreach.org.uk\/our-locations\/sunflower-garden<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Citadel Youth Centre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Citadel offers a range of open access youth clubs, projects and individual support. Please check the Citadel Youth Centre facebook page and twitter @CitadelYCLeith for up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bCitadel Youth Centre
Simpson House
175 Commercial Street
Edinburgh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EH6 6JE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 554 0510<\/p>\n\n\n\n

citadelyouthcentre.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Edinburgh Carers Council<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An Edinburgh charity that provides free, confidential and independent advocacy for carers supporting someone with mental or physical health difficulties.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200bEdinburgh Carers Council
GF5 14 Links Place (Great Michael House)
Edinburgh
EH7 7EZ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 475 2322<\/p>\n\n\n\n

info@edinburghcarerscouncil.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.edinburghcarerscouncil.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Edinburgh City Youth Cafe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of all the 6VT services is the Drop In. Operating an open door policy, the Drop In is open to any young person living in the Edinburgh aged 13 -21 years of age. Each month there is a programme of social, educational and personal development activities which young people can participate in if they wish. All our activities including summer provision are free.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200bEdinburgh 6VT Services
11 \u2013 15 Vennel
Edinburgh
EH1 2HU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 229 1797<\/p>\n\n\n\n

contact@6vt.info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.6vt.info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Edinburgh Young Carers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Edinburgh Young Carers support young people aged from 5 to 20 who look after someone else at home. This could be a parent or sibling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bEdinburgh Young Carers
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH7 5QY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 445 7731<\/p>\n\n\n\n

info@youngcarers.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.youngcarers.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Edinburgh Carer Support Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can refer yourself to the service by contacting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200bEdinburgh Carer Support Team
0131 536 3171, Monday-Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.edinburgh.gov.uk\/carers\/edinburgh-carer-support-team-1\/1<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Edinburgh Self Harm Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Provide a non-judgemental, friendly and user led support service for people who self-harm (age 16+ years).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200bPenumbra Self Harm Project
5 Leamington Terrace
Edinburgh
EH10 4JW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 229 6262<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edinburgh Self-Harm Support Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bhttp:\/\/www.penumbra.org.uk\/service-locations\/east-area-services\/edinburgh\/self-harm-project<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Reading Scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Available in some Lothian libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Junction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A free service for young people (12 \u2013 21 years) who live in Edinburgh. The Junction supports young people with their health and well-being including emotional health, mental health, alcohol and substance use and sexual health. To request support please either email support@the-junction.org<\/a> or text 07758348850.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bThe Junction
82-86 Great Junction Street
Edinburgh
EH6 5LL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 553 0570<\/p>\n\n\n\n

support@the-junction.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.the-junction.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Local parenting groups (0-16 years)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Which includes PEEP, Incredible Years, Triple P and Raising Children with Confidence as well as Teen Triple P and Raising Teens with Confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parenting Across Scotland<\/a>lists free parenting classes and courses<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Branch out Together (Formerly Lothian Autistic Society)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founded in Edinburgh in 1992, Branch Out Together (formerly Lothian Autistic Society) is a person-centred charity. We provide services, information and practical support to individuals, families and carers affected by autism and living in the Lothians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unit 4
38 Baileyfield Road
Portobello
Edinburgh
EH15 1NA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 661 3834<\/p>\n\n\n\n

office@lothianautistic.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.lothianautistic.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

ND: Well<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A partnership from Tailor Ed, Barnardo\u2019s and Autism Initiatives, working together with NHS CAMHS colleagues to provide services to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, aged from 5-24, living in Edinburgh who have a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism, ADHD and intellectual disability. The ND: Well team can support a range of issues to support the development of self-awareness and self-advocacy as well as tools and resources that help wellbeing, including emotional regulation skills, meeting and managing sensory needs, taking care of physical health and addressing social isolation. Services are also available to parents to access support on behalf of their child. Referrals are accepted directly from children and young people, parents or professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bND: Well
Tailor Ed Foundation
11 Maritime Street
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6SB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NDwell@barnardos.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

tailoredfoundation.co.uk\/ndwell-group-service\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Richmond\u2019s Hope \u2013 Edinburgh & Midlothian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Provides support for children and young people aged 4-18 years who have been bereaved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200bRichmond\u2019s Hope
Richmond Craigmillar Church
227 Niddrie Mains Rd
Edinburgh
EH16 4PA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 661 6818<\/p>\n\n\n\n

info@richmondshope.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.richmondshope.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u200bRowan Alba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rowan Alba offers a broad range of services including Community Alcohol Awareness Service (CARDS), Supported Accommodation, One to One Support and the Rowan Alba Learning Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bRowan Alba Limited (Head Office)
92-98 Fountainbridge
Edinburgh
EH3 9QA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 229 7554<\/p>\n\n\n\n

info@rowanalba.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.rowanalba.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Scottish Autism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An organisation dedicated to enriching the lives of autistic people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200b\u200bScottish Autism
Hilton House, Alloa Business Park
Whins Road, Alloa
FK10 3SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

01259 720044<\/p>\n\n\n\n

autism@scottishautism.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

scottishautism.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Space Scot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Space Scot Youth & Families team provides a range of services including youth befriending, youth carers services and counselling, that support children, young people and their families in South West Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bSpace Scot Hub
79-89 Broomhouse Crescent
Edinburgh
EH11 3RH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 445 7731<\/p>\n\n\n\n

admin@space.scot.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spacescot.org\/youthandfamilies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tailor Ed Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From June 2018 onwards Tailor Ed will offer two services to those with a referral: (1) an Early Years Service and (2) a Target Specific Service. Also offer social supports<\/a> which are open to the entire autism community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bTailor Ed Foundation
11 Maritime Street
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6SB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 624 8970<\/p>\n\n\n\n

contact@tailoredfoundation.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

tailorfoundation.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThe Yard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A charity that runs adventure play services for disabled children, young people and their families in the east of Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bThe Yard \u2013 Edinburgh
22 Eyre Place Lane
Edinburgh
EH3 5EH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 476 4506<\/p>\n\n\n\n

info@theyardscotland.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

theyardscotland.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

YPSUS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Young People Substance Use Service (YPSUS) is a partnership of Edinburgh agencies working with young people (up to the age of 21) who use drugs (including alcohol). The service offers advice, information, one-to-one support as well as support to access medical treatment. Young people can make contact themselves, be referred by a professional or come to a drop in. Please check the YPSUS website below for contact details for each of the local services in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200b\u200bThe Young People Substance Use Service (YPSUS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0131 529 6700<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ypsus@edinburgh.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.edinburghadp.co.uk\/information-advice-support\/help-and-support-for-young-people<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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