Collective Advocacy (Advocard)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • People aged 16 years old and over with experience of mental health difficulties

Description

AdvoCard provides independent collective advocacy in the community for people with lived experience of mental health difficulties.

AdvoCard facilitates a collective advocacy group for those with lived experience of problematic substance use (alcohol and drugs). A collective voice can be stronger for campaigning and letting service providers and policymakers know what positive changes can be made. You could help make the journey better for everyone.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

  • Wheelchair access
  • Translation service available

Opening times

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED

Contact Details

01315545307
collectiveadvocacy@advocard.org.uk
www.advocard.org.uk/collective-advocacy
332 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5BR

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Types of support on offer:

Support from someone with similar experience
Support in person
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Isolation
Loneliness
Long term conditions/disabilities
Relationships and Family Life
Substance use

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