Mental Health Information

Mental heath crisis support

Edinburgh Crisis Centre offer 24 hour confidential help and support when you or someone you know is feeling distressed. You can access help by phone (0808 801 0414), text message or email.

When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year.

You can call them for free on 116 123.

Thrive Welcome Team


Thrive Welcome Team is the main way for accessing face to face advice on what support is available for your mental health. Thrive Welcome Team assessment is now accessed as a drop-in service without referral:

Every Wednesday and Thursday

10am to 4pm

At Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, EH7 5QY

Online resources

iThrive is the largest local directory of public and third sector mental health resources including counselling services, peer support groups and self-help resources.