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 – November 2022)

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:

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.

The Connect Here Guide to Counselling Services – contains information about counselling services in Edinburgh. The guide was updated in December 2022.

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

Connect Here Guide to Physical Activities in Edinburgh – contains information about physical activity opportunities in Edinburgh. The guide was updated in February 2023.

Connect Here Guide to Arts, Crafts and Creative activities – contains information about arts, crafts and creative activities in Edinburgh and online. This guide was updated in December 2022.

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

Connect Here Guide to Dementia resources – contains information about dementia support and dementia friendly services throughout Edinburgh. The guide was published in January 2023.