Support at home

Helping young people learn how to maintain their own tenancy, providing befriending services which reduce social isolation, and helping older people with tasks around the home - are some of our services that can help support independent living.

Ways we can help

We can help you:

identify housing options
set up a tenancy including accessing furnishings and decoration and setting up utilities
develop healthy lifestyles through cooking, menu planning, shopping
develop tools and techniques to better manage your mental health
manage your money
access employment and training opportunities
access specialist services
develop positive connections with others in your community

Our services

We have a number of services in Central Scotland which provide support at home:

Edinburgh Mental Health Services provide visiting tenancy support for people living in the community who are experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues, enabling them to live as independent a life as possible
Fife Temporary Accommodation with Support provides short-term accommodation with support at West Bridge Mill, Kirkcaldy for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Fife Visiting Support Services work with people in their own homes, sheltered housing, and temporary accommodation in the community throughout Fife to help them live independently
Edinburgh Young Persons' Service visiting housing support works with young people across Edinburgh who have experienced homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, or have been in care, to find stability and independence
The Older Persons' Service offers volunteer befriending, social cafes, and a Help to Stay at Home service to help older people aged 65+ who have become isolated, lonely, or who are affected by poor health, to meet others and stay in their homes as long as possible