Connect Here

Connect Here is a community resources directory. In it, you will find local and national resources that can help you manage your long term condition.

Connect here has a range of information about each group or organisation including:

  • a short summary about each service
  • contact details such addresses, email address and websites
  • where to find them on social media

Some services may need you to be referred by your GP, health and social care worker or link worker. If this is the case, the details will be with the information about the service.

NEW – Access the latest edition of Connect Here (Updated – April 2023)

Connect Here Guides

Below you will find Connect Here Guides. These are quick access guides that cover a wide range of different topics. You can find information on:

Connect Here Guide to Film and Photograph Groups in Edinburgh – 2023

Connect Here Guide to Book Groups – May 2023

Connect Here Guide to Craft Groups in Edinburgh – May 2023

Connect Here Guide to art galleries in Edinburgh – May 2023

Connect Here Guide to art groups in Edinburgh – May 2023

Connect Here Guide to dance classes in Edinburgh – August 2023

Connect Here Guide to knitting groups in Edinburgh – May 2023

Connect Here Guide to Museums in Edinburgh – May 2023

Connect Here Guide to singing and music groups in Edinburgh – May 2023

Connect Here Guide to Edinburgh public libraries – May 2023

Connect Here Guide to Carers Services in Edinburgh – June 2023

Guide to Employability Services in Edinburgh – June 2023

Connect Here Guide to Food Pantries in Edinburgh – June 2023

Connect Here Guide to Lunch Clubs in Edinburgh – June 2023

The Edinburgh Crisis Support Guide – contains information about groups and services that could help you in a crisis, like foodbanks, housing and money advice. The guide was updated in February 2023.

Community Cafes – June 2023

Connect Here Guide to Befriending Services – contains information about befriending services to outreach to, or volunteer for, throughout Edinburgh. The guide was published in January 2023.

The Connect Here Guide to Counselling Services – contains information about counselling services in Edinburgh. The guide was updated in April 2023.

Connect Here Guide to Mental Health Apps – contains information about telephone apps that may help somebody living with a mental health condition. The guide was updated in June 2022.

Connect Here Guide to dance classes in Edinburgh – August 2023

Connect Here Guide to exercise classes in Edinburgh – July 2023

Connect Here Guide to indoor and outdoor bowling in Edinburgh – August 2023

Connect Here Guide to running groups in Edinburgh – August 2023

Connect Here Guide to swimming in Edinburgh – July 2023

Connect Here Guide to walking in Edinburgh – July 2023

Connect Here Guide to yoga and Pilates classes in Edinburgh – August 2023

Connect Here Guide to Cycling in Edinburgh – September 2023

Connect Here guide to the Community Gardens – contains information about Community Garden Projects in Edinburgh. The guide was updated in March 2023.