{"id":2971,"date":"2021-10-15T13:18:16","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T13:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edinburghfoodproject.org\/?post_type=news&p=2971"},"modified":"2021-10-15T13:18:16","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T13:18:16","slug":"mental-health-and-wellbeing-services","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/edinburghfoodproject.org\/news\/mental-health-and-wellbeing-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health and Wellbeing Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are delighted to continue to work alongside One Parent Family Scotland, Health in Mind and Salvation Army to bring our new for Autumn 2021 Mental Health and Wellbeing support project. All services are free, have no waitlist, reimburse travel costs and can provide IT equipment if required \u2013  for anyone who has used a foodbank in the past, are currently using the foodbank or may need the foodbank in the future!<\/strong>

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Weekly Wellbeing Group
for Single Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you a single parent? <\/strong>Do you ever worry about having enough money for food and essentials? Do these things affect your mental health and wellbeing? You are not the only one!

Join our wellbeing group to meet other single parents and talk about what can help.

Details \u2013<\/strong> Each week we get together to discuss a theme around wellbeing, meet new people and have a laugh (that\u2019s important!).

FREE CRECHE AND BUS TICKETS PROVIDED<\/strong>

Joining info \u2013<\/strong> We meet each Wednesday from 10-11.30am, August 25th \u2013 December 8th, in the Lewis Room at Central Hall in Tollcross.

Want to know more?<\/strong> Get in touch with stacey.powchscott@opfs.org.uk<\/a> or call 07570 106 789<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE WALKIE TALKIES GROUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Single parents are you keen to feel better in body and mind?<\/strong> The Walkie Talkies is the walking and fitness group for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details \u2013 <\/strong>Each week we will be feeling the positive effects of exercise on our mental health and wellbeing. Starting with gentle walks throughout city, we will eventually move indoors to try different activities to continue getting fitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUS FARES PROVIDED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining Info \u2013<\/strong> We meet each Thursday 11am \u2013 1pm (during the school term), August 26th \u2013 December 9th in different parts of the city. Healthy snacks provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to know more?<\/strong> Get in touch with tom.carroll@opfs.org.uk<\/a> or call 07814 078 139<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Counselling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n