The office will be closed from March 29th to April 1st inclusive. We will be back on the 2nd, and look forward to seeing you then! 

For emergency assistance, please see the following resources:

Service (Tel Number, Email):  

Emergency (999 or 112): You should call 999 to reach the fire, police, or ambulance services 

City of Edinburgh Council 

Social Care Direct (01312 002324 or 00 44 131 553 8286): Contact for urgent social care issues, if someone is at risk of harm or for urgent social work assessment  

24 Hours Domestic Abuse Helpline (0800 027 1234): If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, please contact this number 

Urgent Mental Health Assessment (0131 537 6000): If you are not registered with a GP or the GP is not available, please contact this number 

Face to Face Social Support (0808 801 0414, crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk): 24 h free helpline, if you do not need immediate help 

Samaritans (08457 90 90 90): If you just want to speak with someone over the phone and are feeling suicidal or need emotional support, you can contact Samaritans on this 24 hour helpline 

Depressed or low mood? (0800 83 85 87): If you are feeling depressed or have a low mood, you can phone to speak to a Breathing Space worker on their free helpline 

Localities: 

Please contact the relevant locality if you need help with: Paying Council Tax and Rent using a debit or credit card, Housing, including bidding on properties through Key to Choice, reporting noise and antisocial behaviour, information about grants for community projects, parks and green spaces and road issues. 

North West Locality Office (0131 529 5050, northwest.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk) 

North East Locality Office (0131 529 3111, northeast.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk)  

South West Locality Office (0131 527 3800, southwest.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk)  

South East Locality Office (0131 529 5151, southeast.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk) 

Foodbanks: 

Edinburgh Food Project (0131 444 0030, info@edinburghfoodproject.org): Also provides housing and employment support apart from food 

Edinburgh City Mission (0131 225 9445, office@edinburghcitymission.org.uk): Provides free hot food and clothing without referrals 

Other Supports:  

Rape Crisis Scotland (0 8088 01 03 02, support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk) 

Royal Infirmary (0131 536 1000)