We help young people (aged 12 to 21) to deal with issues including: mental health and drug and alcohol use
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Services Offered
Counselling
Counselling is the chance to talk in confidence about anything that's worrying you, with a person outside of your daily life who's trained in listening and putting themselves in other people's shoes.
You might talk to them about things from the past or the present, or worries you have about your future.
Counsellors can help you deal with a range of issues including: - anxiety - depression - bereavement - loneliness - relationship problems - self-esteem problems - self harm - eating problems
Counselling can help you understand the way you feel, think and act. It can also help you feel more in charge of your life and able to make positive decisions for yourself.
Family Counselling
A family session will usually last between an hour, and an hour and a half.
At the first session the family counsellor will ask you about your family history. They'll also ask for your view of the issues that brought you to counselling, and how you've tried to deal with them in the past.
Then, with the family counsellor's help, you'll agree what you want to talk about. They'll try to give your family members the chance to say what they think about these issues. Drug and Alcohol Service
We offer: One to one support for young people who want advice, info and support about their drug and/or alcohol use group work programmes that we run with other charities and social work, health, youth groups and schools education sessions in schools as part of personal and social education PSE training for workers in Midlothian who want to increase their knowledge about young people's drug and alcohol use and associated risk-taking behaviours.
You don't need to be addicted to drugs or alcohol to be referred for support
Our staff can meet you on your own to give you info, advice or support about drug and alcohol use. And the kind of support they'll offer will be tailored for you. LGBT Youth Group
A safe friendly space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex & Questioning Young People. To chill & meet new friends, take part in activities, get support and have fun.
Ages 12 - 21
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity
All counselling services are confidential and free
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.