NHS Lothian Mental Health Information Station Services for Men Instructions
- September 14, 2024
- NHS Lothian
Table of Contents
NHS Lothian Mental Health Information Station Services for Men
Men Mental Wellbeing Services
Support Group
Andys Man Club
- North Merchiston Community Centre
- Edinburgh EH11 1EP
Upstairs Food Quater
- Space to be
- Gyle Shopping Centre
- Gyle Avenue
- Edinburgh EH12 9JY
- T: 07944 632831
- Opening Hours: Monday 7.00 pm
- E: info@andysmanclub.co.uk
- W: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/andysmanclubedinburgh/
- X: https://x.com/andysmanclubuk
Summary : Men’s Mental Health Support Groups running throughout the UK. We are talking groups for men who have either been through a storm, are currently going through a storm or have a storm brewing in life.
Dads Rock
- 338 Gorgie Road
- EH11 2RQ
- T: 07807 498 709
- E: hello@dadsrock.org.uk
- W: http://www.dadsrock.org.uk
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/DadsRockOrg/
Summary : Online parenting support sessions run regularly and are open to all parents/carers across Scotland. Workshops for new parents run regularly online using Zoom.
Edinburgh Mens Circle Group
Summary : They are a group of men who meet to support each other and share wisdom for life’s journey. They meet every month, in the great outdoors, around a fire… whatever the weather!
Men Matter Scotland
Summary : They exist to support All Men’s mental health, improve men’s quality of life, and expand and enrich men’s connections. They facilitate activities that support positive mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being for men.
Men’s Group
- The Bothy
- EH16 4DT
- T: 07909 257 414
- T: 07909 257 415
- Opening Hours: Friday 4.00 pm–5.30 pm
- E: connectingcraigmillar@gmail.com
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingCraigmillar/?locale=en_GB
Summary : Social Group, with weekly discussion, peer support, and occasional weekend trips and activities. For more information phone or email.
Senior Men’s Group
- The Open Door
- EH10 5HY
- T: 0131 447 9757
- Opening Hours: Friday 1.00 pm–4.00 pm
- E: care@theopendoor.org.uk
- W: https://www.theopendoor.org.uk/daycare
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/theopendoormorningside/
Summary : Friday’s Club is for men only, and is open to men who are experiencing social isolation and would like to connect with other men in the area. The group comes together for soup and sandwiches and a catch-up. This is followed by either a guest speaker, a musical event, or a variety of other activities such as Eurhythmy, beer and wine tasting, etc.
Carr Gomm Men in Sheds
- Edinburgh EH16 4NT
- E: https://www.carrgomm.org/forms/contact-us
- W: https://www.carrgomm.org/men-in-sheds
Summary: Our Men in Sheds project is a dedicated, friendly, and welcoming meeting place where local men experiencing loneliness and isolation come together to share skills, build self-esteem, and forge friendships. The Men in Sheds project runs in Craigmillar. It’s a space in that lets participants: Tackle feelings of isolation; Improve confidence and self-worth; Encourage positive lifestyle changes; and Develop community initiatives.
Leith Mens Shed
- Heart of Newhaven Community
- EH6 4HY
- T: 0751 077 2359 (general enquiries)
- T: 0739 552 0280 (repair shed enquires)
- Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00am–3.00pm (Work Shed), Monday 1.30pm-4.30 pm and last Saturday of month 10.00am-1.00pm (Repair Shed), Wednesday 7pm – 9pm, (Music Shed), Every second Thursday 12.00pm-2.00pm (Lunch Shed).
- E: leithmensshed@gmail.com
- W: https://www.leithmensshed.org/
Summary : Helping men avoid loneliness and isolation by joining in with other men and members of the community. Opportunities for men to work in the workshop, or learn a musical instrument and perform in a concert. Activities currently running: leadership meetings, workshop sessions, music sessions. Click on the links above for more information or to confirm current activities and timings.
Men’s Shed Workshop
- Corstorphine Community Centre
- EH12 7HD
- T: 07580 659 676
- Opening Hours: Thursday 1.00 pm–3.00 pm
- E: admin@ccchub.online
- W: https://www.corstorphinecommunitycentre.org.uk/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/CorstorphineCommunityCentre/
- X: https://x.com/CorstorphineCo1
Summary : Men’s Shed Workshop.
Men’s Green Shed
- Health All Round
- EH11 2QH
- T: 0131 337 1376
- Opening Hours: Wednesday 11.00 am–3.00 pm
- E: pete@healthallround.org.uk
- W: http://www.healthallround.org.uk/
Summary : The service is for men only over 16 years old. The Shed offers: Walking – with the group and Alpaca!; Photography; Local History; Green space maintenance, plus lots of tea and lots of chat.
Pentlands Mens Shed
- EH14 5QR
- Opening Hours: Friday 10.00 am–12.30 pm
- E: https://pentlandsmensshed.org/contact-us
- E: pentlandsmensshed@pentlandsmensshed.org
- W: https://pentlandsmensshed.org/
Summary : Pentlands Men’s Shed is a friendly and welcoming meeting place for men of any age to come together and join in a variety of activities. It is a place where members can share knowledge, learn new skillsand develop new friendships. Our aim is to offer a meeting place for companionship based around making or repairing things, although simply socialising over a cup of tea is also a pleasant way of enjoying the the stress-free environment.
Men Abuse Services
Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS).
- Mayfield Farmhouse, 5 Eskview Road, Mayfield, Dalkeith, EH22 5EA T: 03300 949 395 (Helpline)
- Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9.00 am-4.00 pm (Helpline)
- E: support@amis.org.uk
- W: https://abusedmeninscotland.org/who-we-are/helpline/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/abusedmeninscotland Tw: https://twitter.com/amiscotland
Summary : Each year hundreds of men across Scotland reach out for information or support if they have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. Practical information, guidance, and casework is provided without judgment.
Fear Free
- Thorn House
- 5 Rose Street
- Edinburgh EH2 2PR
- T: 0131 624 7270
- E: fearfree@sacro.org.uk W: https://fearfree.scot/
- X: https://x.com/FearFree_Scot
Summary : This service a supports service for any man, or LGBTI+ person experiencing domestic abuse. Dedicated case workers offer mentoring and tailored support in areas such as: Healthcare. Housing. Emotional support. Assistance to access appropriate benefits. Practical support. Safety planning. Addictions The service also offers practical support for survivors to access a range of services and will support appropriate inclusion within communities.
Respect – Men’s Advice Line
- T: 0808 8010 327 (Helpline)
- Opening Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9.00 am–8.00 pm, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9.00 am –5.00 pm (Helpline)
- E: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
- W: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/UKRespect/
- X: https://x.com/RespectUK
Summary : Men’s Advice Line confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members)
Safer Families Edinburgh City of Edinburgh Council
- T: 0131 469 5325
- E: saferfamilies@edinburgh.gov.uk
- W: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20110/domestic_abuse/331/help_for_men_being_abusive
Summary : This service delivers a programme for men who are unhappy about their abusive behavior towards a woman, or partner and want help to change.
Football Therapy Services
Big Hearts Community Trust – The Changing Room
- Tynecastle Park
- T: 0131 603 4929 (Helpline)
- Opening Hours: Monday–Friday 10.30 am–3.00 pm
- W: https://hearts.thechangingroom.org.uk/
Summary : This service has one goal and that is to promote men’s mental health and well-being through the power of the beautiful game. The Changing Room uses football to bring men together to tackle mental health.
Extra Time
- Hibernian FC
- E: info@hiberniancommunityfoundation.org.uk
- W: https://www.hiberniancommunityfoundation.org.uk/extra-time
Summary : The project uses the power of football to engage older people (Sixty Plus) in Edinburgh ina structured activity that aims to reduce social isolation, improve physical and mental health, increase confidence and social esteem, increase independence, reduce dependence on medication, and reduce the incidence of falls. The project focuses on older people living in Leith. See website for details.
Football Fans in Training
- Hibernian FC
- T: 0131 656 7062
- E: info@hibernianinthecommunity.org.uk
- W: https://www.hiberniancommunityfoundation.org.uk/football-fans-in-training
Summary : Are you a man or woman aged 35-65 years old? Is your waist size at least 38 inches? Do you want to lose weight, have a healthier lifestyle, and ultimately be fitter? Our 12-week Football Fans In The training program can help you do this for free.
Street Soccer Scotland
- The Dugout
- Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
- T: 0131 554 9157
- T: 07480979919 (Robbie)
- Opening Hours: Adult Drop-in: Powerleague Portobello, Monday and Wednesday: 1 pm-3 pm;
- Powerleague Sighthill, Thursday: 12 Noon-1 pm
- E: info@streetsoccerscotland.org
- W: http://www.streetsoccerscotland.org
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/StreetSoccerScotlandOfficial
- YT: https://wwwtube.com/user/streetsoccerscotland
Summary : Street Soccer Sessions – If aged 16+, keen of football, and are looking for something to fill any spare time, why not join in on a session?
Walking Football
Edinburgh City Football Club – Walking Football
- World of Football
- T: 0131 200 7218
- Opening Hours: Thursday: 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
- E: cmackay10@blueyonder.co.uk
- W: http://walkingfootballedinburgh.weebly.com/
Summary : Edinburgh City Walking Football aims to give older adults the opportunity to get and keep fit by taking part in a gentler form of the sport they love – football!
Hearts Football Club – Walking Football
- Hearts FC World of Football
- Tynecastle Stadium (Community Pitch)
- Opening Hours: Summer: Tuesday 1-2 pm (2-2.30 pm tea and biscuits)
- E: greggveitch@homplc.co.uk
- W: https://www.heartsfc.co.uk/community/community-coaching-and-football-development/walking-football
Summary : Mixed abilities. 35-50 people attend and are split into groups.
Heriot-Watt University – Walking Football
- Oriam, Edinburgh Campus –
- Indoor Astrodome, The Avenue
- Contact: Lorraine Boyd
- Opening Hours: Monday 12.30 pm-1.30 pm Wednesdays 12.30-1.30 pm; Fridays 12.30-1.30 pm
- E: I.boyd@hw.ac.uk
- W: https://www.walkingfootballscotland.org/joinin/oriam
Summary : Walking Football – Heroit-Watt University – £3. First session free
Hibernian Community Foundation – Walking Football
- Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, EH6 8JQ
- E: samanthaw@hiberniancf.org
- W: https://www.hiberniancf.org
- Opening Hours: Friday 3.45pm-4.45pm
Summary : For over 50’s but players of all ages and abilities are welcome. The first session is free thereafter it’s just £4.
Spartans Community Football Academy – Walking Football
- Ainslie Park
- T: 0131 552 7854
- Opening Hours: Thursday. Session one is from 10.30am-12pm and Session two is from 4.30pm – 6pm.
- E: garrybetts@spartanscfa.com
- W: https://www.spartanscfa.com/what-we-do/disability-football
- Tw: https://twitter.com/Spartans_CFA
Summary : Walking Football sessions are held every Monday from 12-1pm. Changing rooms open at 11.30pm. Sessions are held on the 3G surface so please wear a pair of training shoes (no studs please). Walking football is open to all adults and is a great low impact way to exercise.