Winter Break Support – 2025
The Hub for Success will be closing for the winter period on 18th December at 5pm. We will reopen on Monday 5th January, and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.
We also have a We Care Fest Drop In on Monday 5th January, if you would like to speak to any staff please come along. You can sign up here.
There are services that will remain open over the festive period listed below.
- Who Cares? Scotland have a helpline, available over the winter period. Call 0330 107 7540 or email help@whocaresscotland.org for support
- Their Helpline will close at 4pm on 24th December and reopen at 12pm on 5th January 2026. Our Helpline is open as normal (12pm-4pm on weekdays) until then.
If you are a care leaver in Edinburgh, the Through Care After Care have their regular drop ins:
- The Christmas Party will be on 16th December. The last drop in will be Tuesday 23rd, and will reopen on Tuesday 6th Jan.
- The last Job and Education Club drop in is 11th December, and will recommence on on 8th Jan
Other support
If you are worried about someone, you can contact Social Care Direct to get advice or refer someone for help. Email: socialcaredirect@edinburgh.gov.uk. Phone: 0131 200 2324
If You Are In Crisis And In Need Of Support You Can Contact:
- Samaritans 116 123 (freephone) can be contacted at any time, including all public holidays, and offer a safe space to talk about whatever’s getting to you.
- Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 is a helpline open Monday-Thursday 6pm to 2am and Friday 6pm to Monday 6am.
Students in Edinburgh can also contact:
- Mental Health Assessment Service: Call 0131 286 8137 to speak to a mental health nurse. This service is based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and is open 24hrs a day, seven days a week for people experiencing a mental health crisis, or who need an emergency mental health assessment.
- Edinburgh Crisis Centre 0808 801 0414 or crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk The Centre is open 24 hours and offers a space place for practical help and support. You can e-mail, speak on the phone or arrange a virtual appointment.
