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1 to 1 support from Circle and Stepping Stones
It is good to have different people in your life you can talk to. Sometimes it can be good to talk to someone who is not in your family or one of your friends. You can meet in an accessible, safe and supportive place, and as you get to know them you might want to share your problems, worries and things that are going on in your life. This can help you to make sense of your feelings and support your wellbeing.
Suitable for
- 5 to 16 years
- parents and carers can also receive support
Contact info@circle.scot
Counselling at Granton Youth
It is good to have different people in your life you can talk to. Sometimes it can be good to talk to someone who is not in your family or one of your friends. You can meet in an accessible, safe and supportive place, and as you get to know them you might want to share your problems, worries and things that are going on in your life. This can help you to make sense of your emotions and support your wellbeing.
Contact mary@grantonyouth.com
Intercultural Youth
It is good to have different people in your life you can talk to. Sometimes it can be good to talk to someone who is not in your family or one of your friends.
Intercultural Youth Scotland's Mental Health Service offers culturally informed counselling and mentoring with a team of therapists who understand how racism affects mental health and have expertise around racial trauma. If you are aged between 12-25 and identify as a Black person or a Person of Colour, you or a trusted adult can self-refer by filling in our quick form here: .
Suitable for: Tailored compassionate support for young people living anywhere in Scotland, aged between 12 to 25, who identify as a Black Person or a Person of Colour, with an anti-racist approach to care.
Please reach out to nina@interculturalyouthscotland.org, if you want to chat about receiving support or if you need any help filling out our referral form.
You can find out more about IYS through website:
Up to date advice, information and opportunities can be found at:
Individual and group work
Youth work organisations in North West Edinburgh will link up with your school and can offer you either individual support or support as part of a group. You could meet a youth worker in an accessible, safe and supportive place, and as you get to know them you might want to share your problems, worries and things that are going on in your life. This can help you to make sense of your emotions and support your wellbeing.
Alternatively, you might want to join a local group where together you can learn about ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing. You will learn ways to manage your feelings, deal with stress, build on your skills and increase confidence and resilience.
Venue
- Muirhouse Youth Development Group - covering Royal High and South Queensferry High School
- Wester Hailes Youth Agency - covering Forrester High School and Craigmount High School
- Pilton Youth and Children’s project - covering Broughton High School and Craigroyston High School
- Granton Youth Ltd, Royston Wardieburn Community Centre and Broughton High School
Contact
- Muirhouse Youth info@mydg.org.uk
- Wester Hailes Youth Agency info@youthagency.co.uk
- Pilton Youth and Children’s project laura@pycp.co.uk
- Granton Youth Ltd mary@grantonyouth.com
Young Carer Services in Edinburgh
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
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. offers support in North West Edinburgh
Capital Carers are there to help you as you support the person you care for and to make sure you are ok and also have time for yourself. Supports include weekly groups, one-to-one support and sometimes options in your school. They can tell you more about the support they can give you and you can contact them at ycinfo@nwcarers.org.uk鈥� or 01313153130.
Edinburgh Youth Theatre
EYT is a community where young people excel in theatre performance, grow in confidence, make lasting friendships and have a ton of fun. EYT runs weekly youth theatre classes exploring the performing鈥痑rts. These classes are based in Portobello, Dalry and online. Holiday workshops are also available.
For more information, contact management@eytheatre.com, visit the website - or call
0131 677 64 06.
The Youth Agency - BWell Together
The Youth Agency provides Mental Health and Wellbeing Support to young people attending Craigmount and Forrester High Schools.
To request more information please complete the , email info@youthagency.co.uk or call 0131 442 4015.
Speak to your guidance teacher or drop into the room in school. For any additional information check out .
Granton Youth
1:1 support for young people experiencing difficulties
We can offer you a high level of support when you are finding things difficult.
For more information, contact mary@grantonyouth.com
We link with a number of schools to offer children and young people 1:1 counselling when they are struggling with mental health and wellbeing.
We link with Broughton, Craigroyston, Forresters, Craigmount, Queensferry, Royal High, Granton, and Foxcovert schools.
For more information, contact mary@grantonyouth.com
Volunteering opportunities and linked learning.
Young people are supported to become volunteers with the opportunity to link their skills to gain accreditation through the Youth Achievement Awards.
For more information, contact shelley@grantonyouth.com
Youth Club
Physical, practical and creative activities for young people in a safe and welcoming environment. Held on Mondays, from 5-6.30 pm for those in P7-S2.
For more information, contact ryan@grantonyouth.com or shelley@grantonyouth.com
Youth Club
Physical, practical and creative activities for young people in a safe and welcoming environment. Held on Mondays, from 5-6.30 pm for those in P7-S2 and, 7-8.30 pm for those S3+
For more information, contact ryan@grantonyouth.com or shelley@grantonyouth.com
Mixtape Music Club
An open-access introduction to playing, singing, songwriting and performing for young people aged 11+. Young people learn to play, write, perform and produce their own music, supported by music tutors and youth work staff. A friendly and supportive group using peer education to build and support skills and performance. Held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 pm.
For more information, contact ryan@grantonyouth.com
Physical Activity & Outdoors
Opportunities on Friday afternoons from 1-4 pm for young people to learn new skills and develop teamwork through a variety of activities with taster sessions at clubs and group activities.
For more information, contact milo@grantonyouth.com
Youth Club 12+
This club is held on Fridays from 6-8 pm and provides physical, practical and creative activities for young people in a safe and welcoming environment.
For more information, contact ryan@grantonyouth.com or shelley@grantonyouth.com
Pilton Youth and Children’s Project
Open access groups with arts and crafts, cooking, games, and sports. 鈥疊e with friends, have food, and get support from staff, at the PYCP centre.
- S1+ Girls Group - Takes place on Tuesdays, 6.00 – 7.30 pm
- S1+ Drop-In (age 12 to 18) - Takes place on Wednesdays, 6.30 – 8.00 pm 鈥�
- S1+ Hub (age 12 to 18) – Takes place on Fridays, 6.30 – 8.00 pm 鈥�
For more information email info@pycp.co.uk, call 0131 332 9815, or visit the
1:1 support for ages 5 to 18
This 1:1 support offers a safe space to explore worries and set achievable goals such as building confidence or having more positive friendships.
Support is on weekdays, usually in school or at the PYCP centre.
For more information on how to request this support, email laura@pycp.co.uk, call 0131 332 9815, or visit the