Availability : Edinburgh Wide
Who is this for?
- Individuals over the age of 18, struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, loneliness, bereavement
Description
The Prescribe Culture Service offers a variety of social prescribing culture-based programmes supporting those who are experiencing mental health challenges and/or impacted by loneliness and isolation.
Prescribe Culture Gatherings and Silent Book Clubs run monthly and are supported socializing and generally run by volunteers who were once service-users.
Prescribe Culture’s Programme 6s are non-clinical early interventions delivered as one-hour sessions in 6-week blocks and are delivered by University staff who have been trained in Mental Health First Aid.
How do I access this?
- Self referral
Individuals can access the Prescribe Culture support programmes by being referred in or via self-referral. A referral form is available on the webpage. You can also email PrescribeCulture@ed.ac.uk or call us.
Is there a cost?
Free
Location information
- Wheelchair access – various per semester but will include St Cecilia’s Hall and Music Museum and the UCreate Makerspace, alongside delivery partner venues such as the National Library of Scotland.
Opening times
Various depending on programme.
Contact Details
Social media:
Downloads
Prescribe Culture Referral Form
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