South East
South East Community Wellbeing Service - James Gillespie’s and Boroughmuir catchment areas
Individual wellbeing support
Sometimes it can be good to talk to an adult who is not in your family. They will listen to you and you can do something fun together. As you get to know them you can tell them about your feelings, worries and things that are going on in your life. It is good to have different people in your life you can talk to and you will have the choice of what to do. The support can last as long as you need it.
Therapeutic coaching
Sometimes it can be good to talk to an adult who is not in your family. Especially if you have lots of big feelings and worries. A trained adult coach will give you time and space to think about your thoughts, feelings and how you would like things to be in the future. Understanding these things can, over time help you to feel better and have more confidence dealing with life’s ups and downs.
Groupwork programmes
Learning about how to look after your mental health is an important skill for everyone to have. As part of this group, you will learn how to keep your mind and body healthy, manage your worries, plan for the future and learn ways to relax.
Groups are for 8 to 18 year olds.
Outdoor and nature-based activities
Spending time outdoors in nature can help us feel good. Being in nature and fresh air is good for everyone! In this group, you can learn how to look after outside spaces, take part in fun activities and make new friends. We will learn how being outside together can support our wellbeing.
The groups will run all year for 8 to 18-year-olds.
Contact South East Community Wellbeing Service Clare@canongateyouth.org.uk
Back on Track - South East Gracemount and Liberton catchment areas
Counselling
Sometimes it can be good to talk to an adult who is not in your family. They will listen to you and as you get to know them you can talk about your feelings, worries and things that are going on in your life. You can have also fun together making art and playing. The counsellor will help you find new ways to deal with your big or difficult feelings and new ways to cope in the future.
You can have up to 16 sessions in school or in Goodtrees or Valley Park Neighbourhood Centre.
Art therapy
Art can be fun and it is also a good way to show our feelings.
Art therapists will listen to you and you can make art together. As you get to know each other you can tell them and use art to show your feelings, worries and things that are going on in your life. If you sometimes find it hard to put your feelings into words the art therapist can help you to share your thoughts and feelings using pens, pencils, clay and other art materials.
Systemic Family Counselling
Is a chance for all your family members to come together, to think about what is causing you distress and how they can help support you differently that helps you feel better. It can be offered in your home, at school or local community centre. It will give you and everyone in your family a chance to speak and be heard, working together towards improving family relationships.
You can have up to 18 sessions at a time that works best for everyone.
Contact Back on Track Paula.s@homelinkfamilysupport.org
Young Carers South East (all)
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 East Edinburgh including places like Leith, City Centre, Craigentinny, Duddingston, Portobello, Craigmillar, South Central, Liberton and Gilmerton.
Edinburgh Young Carers offers support for people aged 5鈥痶o 20 years old who care for or are affected by someone else at home - usually a parent, brother or sister. The person they care for may suffer from:鈥痟ealth problems or other problems like drug or alcohol misuse.鈥�
They can tell you more about the support they can give you and you can contact them at info@youngcarers.org.uk鈥� or 0131 475 2322
Canongate Youth
Bananas Club
Bananas Club is held every Tuesday from 4 pm to 5.30 pm at the Braidwood Centre. This is the place to be for local P1s – P4s to have fun, make friends, and join in with cooking, art, free play, and games.
Contact admin@canongateyouth.org.uk for more information.
Space at 6
Space at 6 is held on Wednesdays from 4 – 5.30 pm at Canongate Youth. This club provides the chance for P4s – P7s to be active, chill out with friends, try new activities, and have fun.
Contact admin@canongateyouth.org.uk for more information.
Play Rangers
Play Rangers is held on Fridays from 1.30 – 3 pm and offers outside play whatever the weather! Activities include tree climbing, messy play, loose parts play & free play.
Meet at Dumbiedykes Park, Dumbiedykes Rd.
Contact admin@canongateyouth.org.uk for more information.
Improving Young Lives
This is a mentoring/befriending project for ages 8 to 18 and is held on various days.
12 sessions are offered, to help with building confidence and social skills. Youth workers will work with you to suit your needs.
Contact jax@canongateyouth.org.uk for more information.
Jigsaw
Jigsaw is a small group arts-based programme for P5 to P7 exploring themes of belonging/not belonging/fitting in/not fitting in. Ideas are shared on this theme and expressed in art. At the end, there is a small performance. A taster session is offered –and after the taster session, you can decide whether to opt in or out.
We link with schools so you can either ask your school or contact referral@canongateyouth.org.uk for more information.
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.
Transition Edinburgh South
Monday and Tuesday primary aged Youth Group normally 3 pm until 6 pm at Gracemount Community Garden - come and play and have fun in the outdoors.
For more information the or contact鈥� contact@transitionedinburghsouth.org.uk.