Leith Conversation Cafe (Feniks)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • Anyone who would like to make new friends and chat about various topics related to mental health, migrants’ experiences, social and cultural life.

Description

Leith Conversation Cafes is a project run by volunteers.

It is open for anyone who wants to meet new people and take part in an inspiring conversation. Each session has a different topic, often about mental health and current social issues. The meetings are run in English.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral

Just pop-by. The topics for the upcoming meetings are available on Meetup

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

Buses:
  • 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 25, 49 (Elm Row, stop ED) – for Central Youth Hostel
  • 7, 11, 14, 16, 25, 49 (Shrubhill) – for McDonald Road Library

Opening times

  • Mondays 5:30-7:00 PM, Cafe in Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel, 9 Haddington Place, EH7 4AL
  • Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 PM, McDonald Road Library, 2-8 McDonald Road, EH7 4LU
Monday06:30 - 08:30
TuesdayCLOSED
WednesdayCLOSED
Thursday12:00 - 13:30
FridayCLOSED
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
Feniks. Counselling, Personal Development and Support Services Ltd

Contact Details

151 London Rd, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE

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Types of support on offer:

Drop-in

Type of services on offer:

Isolation
Loneliness

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