Time to Talk ‘A City-Wide Mental Wellbeing & Youth Work Collaborative’

Time to Talk supports young people’s mental health and wellbeing (aged 12 – 25) across the City of Edinburgh using youth work approaches.

Supported by NHS Lothian, this service brings five youth and community organisations together from different geographical locations across the city for the 1st time, to deliver innovative work. Services include:

• The Junction – www.the-junction.org
• Granton Youth – www.grantonyouth.com
• Wester Hailes Youth Agency – www.youthagency.co.uk
• Canongate Youth – www.canongateyouth.org.uk
• 6VT Youth Café – www.6vt.info/lets_talk

Northern Star is our evaluation partner and supports our evaluation processes and data analysis.

Services Include:

• One-to-one support for young people (aged 12 – 25) to support their mental health & wellbeing across the city, using various methodologies including ‘youth work’ and counselling
• Support and referrals for young people’s parents and wider families, supporting their wellbeing and family dynamics.
• Youth workers are also available in hospital emergency departments (The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh) to support family wellbeing when it’s needed most.

Want to Find Out More?

Contact: cara@the-junction for more information or contact services below.

The Junction (North East Edinburgh)
E-mail: [email protected] • Call: 0131 553 0570
Granton Youth (North West Edinburgh)
E-mail: [email protected] • Call: 0131 552 6741
Canongate Youth (South East Edinburgh)
E-mail: [email protected] • Call: 0131 556 9389
Wester Hailes Youth Agency (South West Edinburgh)
E-mail: [email protected] • Call: 0131 442 4015
6VT Youth Café (City Wide Support)
E-mail: [email protected] • Call: 07708 179357

Need Support from The Junction? 

If you are aged 12 – 25, live, work or study in North East Edinburgh. There are several ways you can get in touch:

• The fastest way to get in touch is to complete this Referral Form.
• E-mail: [email protected] OR [email protected]
• Or call: 0131 553 0570

A member of staff at The Junction can provide support to complete the online form or it can be completed by professional or family member.

This Project is funded by the Scottish Government’s Whole Family Wellbeing  Fund, facilitated by City of Edinburgh Council and The Children’s Partnership. 

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