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The following directory provides first point of contact links to East Lothian services providing assistance to help individuals and families to move on from difficult situations and circumstances. 

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Housing and accommodation 

  • East Lothian Council Housing Options Team / Homelessness provide support and advice to those who wish to find out more about their housing options, and what to do if you are at risk of becoming, or are currently homeless.  The service operates Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
    T:  01620 827536  W:  Homelessness | East Lothian Council
    In an emergency situation call: 0800 169 1611

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Money and finance 

  • East Lothian Council Financial Inclusion Team provides free, impartial and confidential advice to support you with a range of financial concerns including the cost of living crisis, benefit entitlements and more.  The service is available Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.
    T:  01620 827827  W:  How our Financial Inclusion team can help | East Lothian Council
     
  • Scottish Welfare Fund Financial Support Team provides a safety net for people on low incomes. This is a discretionary scheme which means it provides grants that do not have to be repaid.
    Apply for grant funding: The Scottish Welfare Fund

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Training, education and personal skills

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Employment

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Mental Health

  • CWIC Mental Health Service provide a first point of contact offering advice and assistance to find ways in which individuals can manage mental health concerns.  The service operates Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. 
    T: 0300 790 6292  |  W: CWIC Mental Health Service 
  • Changes offer a range of services to support people who have mental health issues. The services are themed around relaxation and mindfulness, groups and courses, healthy living activities and 1-2-1 therapy.
    T: 0131 653 3977  |  E: info@changeschp.org.uk  |  W: changeschp.org.uk

  • CAPS Independent Advocacy Service supports adults with mental health issues.  It provides assistance to help individuals have their voice heard in meetings such as tribunals, benefits assessments and social work meetings.
    T: 0131 273 5118  |  advocate@capsadvocacy.org  |  CAPS (capsadvocacy.org)

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Wellbeing for women

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Support for men

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Peer Support

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Family Support

  • Circle offers a range of whole family support services that promote children’s healthy development and potential. We engage with families who face exclusion due to social injustice, poverty and health inequalities.
    W: Circle Scotland
     
  • Families Outside works solely on behalf of families affected by imprisonment. They offer direct support to families via a Helpline and Support Coordinators. They also provide training and information to professionals who come into contact with families affected by imprisonment.
    W: Families Outside

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Addiction Support

  • MELD offer a range of services and programmes to promote recovery from drug and alcohol issues, reduce harm and promote recovery. Services include the ‘Core Service’, Medical Support services, Peer Support Service and SMART Groups
    W: MELD Drugs | Midlothian & East Lothian Drugs
     
  • The Contact Service provides a direct point of contact for all drugs, alcohol and substance use related services. 
    Call or text 07843 339 958
     
  • ELCA : Edinburgh and Lothian’s Council on Alcohol provide free advice, information and support focussing on alcohol issues for people over 18 who are worried about their own drinking.
    T: 0131 337 8188  |  E: elca@btconnect.com 

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Victim Support

  • Health in Mind offer trauma support for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse men who have experienced rape/sexual abuse or domestic violence as adults
    W: Health in Mind | (health-in-mind.org.uk)
     
  • Rape Crisis Scotland supports individuals who are currently experiencing or have experienced sexual violence
    W: Rape Crisis Scotland
     
  • Women’s Aid offer a range of services for women, children, and young people experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse from a partner, ex-partner, and/ or other members of the household.
    W: womensaid.org.uk
     
  • Victim Support provides time to talk, free, confidential, independent help when you need it, emotional support, practical help, information about compensation, crime prevention and criminal justice procedures, help when attending court, reassurance and understanding.
    W: Victim Support

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Registering with a GP

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