South East
South East - morningside, tollcross, bruntsfield, greenbank
Therapeutic coaching
Our therapists will offer you individual support that helps you to build confidence, understand and manage your feelings and feel more positive about your future.
Suitable for 11 to 18 years.
Contact: support@canongateyouth.org.uk
Wellbeing groupwork
Learning about how to look after your mental health is an important skill for everyone to have. These groups will cover topics linked to mental health such as understanding stress and anxiety, goal setting and mindfulness. The topics we cover are agreed with each group. You will also learn ways to look after your mental and physical health, as well as covering other topics that interest you.
Suitable for 8 to 18 years
Outdoor and nature-based activities with Edinburgh and Lothian Green Space Trust
If you are aged between 8 and 18 get involved in our outdoor and conservation activities with other people your age.
Outdoor activities support wellbeing and can help you feel better, learn ways to relax, feel calmer and how to cope with difficult feelings.
Suitable for 8 to 18 years
Back on Track - gracemount, liberton
Counselling - 16 to 24 years (26 if care experienced)
Sometimes it can be hard to know what to talk about or where to start, but our counsellors are there to help you find a way to tell your story and find new ways of coping – whether this is through art, activities, games or talking.
You will agree with our counsellors about where your sessions should be and how many you will have. We will support you in private and help you explore and reflect on things that feel important to you in a way that suits you best.
Art therapy - 16 to 24 years (26 if care experienced)
Art therapy is not dependent on spoken language and can be helpful for anyone who finds it difficult to express their thoughts and feelings in words.
You will use creative techniques such as drawing, sculpture or painting to help you express and understand your feelings and emotions.
You can spend time with us individually or as part of a group.
Find out more about counselling or art therapy
Contact: info@homelinkfamilysupport.org or 0131 661 0890
www.homelinkfamilysupport.org
Young Carers
There are an estimated 29,000 young carers in Scotland. Being a young carer can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you might support a relative or a friend from time to time or be responsible for providing care for an adult at home for most of every week. If you think you might be a young carer it can be helpful to speak to an adult you trust about it. If you aren’t sure if you are a young carer check out this Young Scot article for information on the kinds of things being a young carer might involve.
If you are a young carer you are entitled to support. There are three young carer services in Edinburgh. They work together across the whole of Edinburgh and each service covers a different area. SPACE offers support to children and young people aged from five to 25 in South West Edinburgh who care for their family members. Some of the ways they can support you include one-on-one support, groups and other activities.
They can tell you more about the support they can give you and you can contact them at youngcarers@spacescot.org