The iThrive Edinburgh support directory can help you find support available for adults living and/or working in Edinburgh.
The filter options below will help to narrow down your service search results. After you have chosen your location answer the questions that are important to you or the person you are supporting.
- How do you or the person want to receive support?
- What do you or the person want support with?
- Who is the support for – do you or the person identify as being part of one of the communities/groups listed and is this important in terms of the support you’re looking for?
If you are a service provider and would like to add your services to this directory, please go to the provider’s area or email ithrive@health-in-mind.org.uk.
The following focused services are available based on your search choices:
Active 50+ (Feniks)
A social group for older people from the Polish community in Edinburgh.
Ageing Well Edinburgh (Edinburgh Leisure)
The Ageing Well project promotes healthy lifestyles for people over 50 in Edinburgh.
Gorgie Community Farm
Free community gardening, volunteering sessions and workshops at Gorgie Community Farm, helping people connect with nature, wellbeing and their local community.
Green Starts for young people (Impact Arts)
A programme for young people to develop skills, build confidence, and progress to a positive destination. Get creative, spend time outdoors, and have fun!
Health All Round
A range of free or low cost services to improve people’s physical, social and mental wellbeing.
Highland Roots – Cultivate and Connect (Defence Gardens Scheme)
Outdoor wellbeing programme for the Armed Forces community, combining gardening, nature and connection to support mental health and wellbeing.
On Yer Bike (Edinburgh Leisure and Ageing Well)
Don’t get yourself in a pickle, Edinburgh Leisure is offering Pickleball Taster Sessions.
Out and About in Edinburgh (The Royal Voluntary Service)
A social group for older people to go on outings in Edinburgh.
Outdoor Wellbeing Project (Planetary Healing Centre)
A training programme for people who would like to learn and deepen their Nature Connection, create Nature Connected Communities and support cultural repair.
Redhall Walled Garden (Scottish Association for Mental Health – SAMH)
A therapeutic horticultural project based in a beautiful walled garden.
Venture Scotland
Outdoor wellbeing programme in Scotland supporting young people to improve mental health through nature and personal challenge.
Vocational Traning Services (Rural & Urban Training Scheme RUTS)
Training and support to equip young people with the tools and opportunities to achieve success, reach your potential and sustain a positive destination.
Wetwheels Edinburgh
A unique opportunity for disabled and disadvantaged people of all ages to access the water and experience the excitement of powerboating.
YMCA Women’s Group (YMCA Edinburgh)
A supportive trauma informed safe space for women, which is fun, offers opportunities for growth, development, and confidence building.