Wellbeing Hub
Edinburgh College Wellbeing Team
We’re here to support all students with their mental health and wellbeing whilst studying at the college, through wellbeing check-ins, wellbeing talks/workshops, frequent activities, and working in collaboration with a range of specialist support organisations.
We work closely with internal college staff such as LDTs, Learning Support and Guidance along with external partners such as Penumbra, Beira’s Place, Sacro Aditi, Health in Mind, I-Thrive and Therapets.
If you have engaged with any of our services you will receive our fortnightly newsletter.
Meet The Wellbeing Team (opens YouTube video in new tab )
How can the Wellbeing Team support me?
Our Wellbeing service offers you the opportunity to have support and guidance with self-management approaches for issues such as low-level stress and anxiety as well as coping with common college challenges including exam pressure or making friends.
Book Wellbeing Check-in Wellbeing ActivitiesMeet The Wellbeing Team
Wellbeing Quote of the Month…
“New year—new verse, a new chapter, or just the same old story?
Ultimately we write it. The choice is yours.”
Wellbeing Content
Explore the tabs below to find out what other support the Wellbeing Team can offer.
Use the tabs on the left to switch between the content.
The Wellbeing Team offer a packed schedule of Wellbeing Activities to cater for every student – from painting and Lego to nature walks and podcast discussion clubs. All activities are free and open to any student across all campuses, click on the icon below to find out more:
Meet our Active Campus Coordinator – Xsara Murray
The Edinburgh College Student Newsletter recently caught up with the College’s new Active Campus Coordinator Xsara Murray to find out more about her role and the activities she will be organising for College students:
Can you tell me a bit about your new role and what you will be doing?
My role within the College is to plan, provide and promote various opportunities for sport and physical activity across campuses for students and staff, with the aim of using physical activity to improve overall mental and physical wellbeing.
Another part of my role is to identify and work with people who may have barriers to sport and physical activity participation and work with them to create interventions that will aid in bringing these barriers down.
It is also in my remit to create links between the college and the wider community, through already existing SportScotland networks and creating pathways from college sport to clubs in the wider community of Edinburgh.
What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
I am most looking forward to working with students to create participation opportunities based on what they are most interested in being involved in! I am also looking forward to highlighting and passing on the wider benefits of sport and physical activity to those who aren’t currently participating, to encourage and enable them to start!
What were you doing before you started at Edinburgh College? What’s your background?
I come from a Sports Coaching and Development background, with a focus on grassroots initiatives through Community Sport and Active Schools. Before this role I worked as a Sports Coordinator for afterschool and holiday clubs based in schools across Edinburgh and West Lothian.
What kind of activities will be on offer and can anyone get involved?
I’ll be linking in with the Wellbeing team to offer sports clubs, fitness sessions and activities across campuses focussing on physical activity for overall health.
The first few months in post will be spent working closely with specific groups to bring more opportunities their way and working with one campus at a time to get some sports clubs up and running. You should also keep an eye out for participation opportunities and events across the four campuses coming soon!
How do I book onto any activities I want to take part in?
You’ll find my tab in the ‘Wellbeing Hub’ on Microsoft Teams. Here, you’ll be able to get more information about what is currently going on Active Campus wise at the College.
If there are any activities, you would like to see being offered or have any ideas that can be implemented by your Active Campus Coordinator, feel free to get in touch at xsara.murray@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Through engaging with this Gender-Based Violence (GBV) online course, you will increase your knowledge on GBV key concepts, recognise your role and responsibility towards addressing GBV and find out how to take appropriate action.
- The NHS recommends that people with worry and anxiety are
offered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - Daylight is the NHS-recommended digital treatment for worry and
anxiety, which delivers CBT with simple techniques that can be
practiced in day-to-day life - It’s fully funded by the NHS, so entirely free for you as a patient
- You can start Daylight today at trydaylight.com/nhs
- The NHS recommends that people with insomnia or poor sleep are
first offered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia - Sleepio is the NHS-recommended digital treatment for insomnia
and poor sleep, which delivers CBT for insomnia in 10 minute
sessions over six weeks - It’s fully funded by the NHS, so entirely free for you as a patient
- You can start Sleepio today at sleepio.com/nhs
| Service | Dial | Toll & Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Services | 999 | Toll-free, 24/7 |
| NHS24 | 111 | Toll-free, 24/7 |
| Breathing Space | 0800 838 587 | Toll-free, Mon–Thu 6pm–2am, Fri 6pm-Mon 6am |
| Nightline | 0131 557 4444 | 8pm-8am term time only |
| Samaritans | 116 123 | Toll-free, 24/7 |
| Edinburgh Crisis Centre | dial 0808 801 0414 text 07974 429075 |
Toll-free, 24/7 |
| Shout | text 85258 |
Free Sanitary Products
The Wellbeing Team provide free period products for our students, supplied by Grace & Green. These can be found in all campus reception areas as well as Student Services, Students’ Association and you can also find a wider selection of reusables available online for free home delivery.
NEW Selected female and accessible toilets now have dispensers fitted with free pads and tampons across all campuses. Look out for the ‘Period Dignity Here‘ stickers as seen above.
Reusables? Grace & Green have period cups, day and night pads, pants and shorts available via our free Home Delivery Service.
Free Home Delivery Students can order sanitary products directly to your door, please complete the Sanitary Product Order Form 2025/2026. Delivery time is 4 -6 weeks, so please plan ahead.
Edinburgh College has the responsibility to safeguard the welfare of the children, young people and protected adults who attend the College. Members of college staff have a duty of care to prevent physical, sexual or emotional abuse and to report any suspicion of abuse.
If you would like to report a concern please speak to a member of college staff such as your LDT, lecturer, Learning Support Adviser or any staff member that you feel comfortable talking to.
Our values
Our service adheres to the College’s stated values of being student centered, trustworthy, responsible, respectful and committed to working in partnership with you to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. We offer a safe non -judgmental space where you can be supported to find approaches and strategies to help with whatever difficulties you are experiencing, and can signpost to other services or agencies where appropriate.
Our Confidentiality Policy
Under the guidance given in Edinburgh College’s Student Mental Health policy staff must treat any disclosure of mental health difficulty by you with sensitivity and respect your confidentiality.
The General Data Protection Regulation classifies data about mental health as special category (sensitive) personal data.
Your data will be shared only as necessary with colleagues in the college such as counsellors, lecturers, LDTs, Curriculum Managers and Learning Support Advisers on a strictly need-to-know basis.
For information on how we use the information you give us, please see our privacy notice.
Please click here.
Therapets
Lecturers and tutors can book a TheraPet Session through the wellbeing team. Send enquiries to wellbeing@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
External Support
Mental Health Directory – Support Services
Breathing Space
Phone: 0800 83 85 87 (Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 2am and Friday from 6pm until Monday 6am) or website: Breathing Space
Samaritans
Phone: 116 123 (24/7) or website: Samaritans
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
Phone: 0808 801 0414 (24/7), text: 07 974 429 075 (24/7), email: crisis@edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk or website: Edinburgh Crisis Centre
SHOUT
Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7) or website: Shout 85258
Mental Health Assessment Service (MHAS) Referral by GP only – if unavailable /out of hours, phone 111 to ask about being referred
Penumbra
Phone: 0131 221 9607, email: LocalityTeam.Edinburgh@penumbra.org.uk or website: Penumbra Mental Health
Nightline
Phone: 0131 557 4444 (8pm-8am term time) or website: Edinburgh Nightline
HopeLine
Phone: 0300 102 2470 (24/7), text: Hope to 88247 (24/7), email: pat@papyrus-uk.org or website: HopeLine 24/7 | Papyrus
Change Mental Health
Phone: 0808 8010 515, email: advice@changemh.org or website: Change Mental Health
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Phone: 0800 464 7000 (Monday to Thursday 12pm to 9pm, Sundays 1pm to 6pm), email: helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk, or website: LGBTQ+ support
Websites
The EVOC Red Book, is a helpful resource booklet with a comprehensive list of third sector and voluntary organisations for all your needs, some services are free other ones you will have to pay a small fee to keep the service running, all information is detailed in this booklet.
Mind to Mind, if you are feeling anxious, stressed, or low, or having problems sleeping or dealing with grief – find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what other have found helpful.
Change Mental Health is a national mental health charity delivering non-clinical, person-centred support to people affected by mental illness in communities across the country. Their mission is to provide transformational support for people, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need, when they need it, and in a way which works best for them.
Edinburgh Nightline is a confidential and non-judgemental support and information service, run by students, for students. They are open from 8pm till 8am every night of term.
The Junction – Young people, health and wellbeing, if you are aged 12-21 and are in need of support please get in touch with The Junction, their details are below.
Gender Based Violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence against a person because of that person’s gender, or violence that affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately. Both women and men experience gender-based violence but the majority of victims are women and girls. On this page you will find out what GBV support is available.
Please click to view our Gender Based Violence Policy
If you have any questions relating to GBV please email wellbeing@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.
Free Gender Based Violence Course GBV Test | Rise 360
NHS Inform -Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS)
Phone: 0800 148 88 88 (24/7) or website: Turn to SARCS | NHS inform
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can speak to a trained healthcare professional who can help to arrange the care you might need.
Scottish Women’s Aid
Phone: 0800 027 1234 (24/7), email helpline@sdafmh.org.uk or website Scottish Women's Aid
Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse and forced marriage, playing a vital role coordinating, influencing and campaigning for effective responses to domestic abuse.
Domestic abuse is a pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and/or violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a partner or ex-partner. Domestic abuse is overwhelmingly experienced by women and perpetrated by men. It doesn’t matter how old someone is, what race or ethnicity they are, what class they are, whether or not they are disabled, or whether they have children – anyone can be a victim of abuse.
Shakti Women’s Aid
Phone: 0131 475 2399 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am to 4pm and Tuesday 1pm to 4pm) email: info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk or website: Shakti Women's Aid
Shakti Women’s Aid helps Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women, children, and young people experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse from a partner, ex-partner, and/ or other members of the household. They cover lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or intersex (LGBTI), forced marriage, immigration issues, and female genital mutilation (FGM)
TARA (Trafficking Awareness Raising Alliance)
Phone: 0141 276 7724 (24/7) or website: TARA - Tara Scotland
Tara provides support to women who may be trafficked and exploited as now defined in the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act (Scot) 2015. TARA understands that commercial sexual exploitation is a form of violence against women that it is harmful to women, families and communities. They can provide interpreters and translation services as needed.
SACRO
Phone: 0131 624 7270 or email info@sacro.org.uk
Sacro provides support for people experiencing abuse, violence or intimidation based on their gender through the following services.
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Aditi
Phone: 0131 603 4865 or email aditi@sacro.org.uk
Aditi offers one-to-one wellbeing, support and advice for Black and Asian ethnic minority women of all religious backgrounds living in Edinburgh who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic abuse or ‘honour’ based violence. Domestic abuse can mean physical, financial, sexual or emotional abuse or controlling behaviour by a husband or member of the family. This includes pressure to marry, dowry abuse and female genital mutilation (FGM). Dedicated support workers can offer practical information on aspects such as housing and finances, working alongside counsellors and complimentary therapists who support women to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
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Lunar
Phone: 0131 624 7270 or email: lunar@sacro.org.uk
Lunar (Formerly Another Way) is an Edinburgh-based service offering trauma informed, non-judgemental, one to one support to women involved in selling or exchanging sex. Lunar can also provide access to a therapeutic counsellor for a small number of women. Sacro workers offer women support with issues such as: addictions, domestic abuse, healthcare, cognitive behavioural therapy and exiting sex work if the woman wishes to do so. Women are provided with information on relevant agencies and services from training and employment to benefits. Sacro can also help make referrals where necessary and support women to attend other services.
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FearFree
Phone: 0131 624 7270, email: fearfreeinfo@sacro.org.uk or website: FearFree
FearFree is a support service for any man, or LGBTI+ person experiencing domestic abuse. Dedicated case workers offer mentoring and tailored support in areas such as: healthcare, housing, emotional support, practical support, safety planning, addictions and assistance to access appropriate benefits. The service also offers practical support for survivors to access a range of services and will support appropriate inclusion within communities.
Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) – Clare’s Law
The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) gives people the right to ask about the background of their partner. It also allows concerned relatives and friends, the right to ask about someone’s partner. They can ask if they have been abusive in the past.
DSDAS also gives Police Scotland the power to tell people that they may be at risk. This information can be given if it is not asked for. Where Police Scotland have information that a person may be at harm of domestic abuse by their partner, they have the power to tell them.
Make an application online, call 101, or speak to an officer at any police station or on the street.
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline
Phone: 0800 027 1234 (24/7), text: 07 401 288 595, email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk or website: Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Marriage should always be a choice, and you should always be able to say no if you don’t want to get married. Forced marriage is when one or both people don’t freely agree to the marriage. The helpline team have a specialist understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and forced marriage, and the options available for support in Scotland.
They welcome calls from everyone and we support people of all ages, genders, abilities, sexual orientations, nationalities and backgrounds. They also confidential telephone interpreting service for callers for which English is not the first language.
Abused Men In Scotland (AMIS)
Phone: 03300 949 395 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm), email: support@amis.org.uk or website: AMIS | Abused Men In Scotland
AMIS is Scotland’s leading charity for men who experience domestic abuse. There is a national helpline, website and training services.
Beira’s Place
Phone: 0131 526 3944 (Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm), email: support@beirasplace.org.uk or website Beira’s Place
Beira’s place is a sexual violence support service for women – run by women. They provide support, advocacy, and information on all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation, to women aged 16 and over who live in any part of Edinburgh and the Lothians. The service is free and confidential and is offered to women no matter when the violence or abuse has happened. The website contains information for survivors, family and friends of survivors and for professionals who may be supporting a woman who has experienced some form of sexual violence.
Apps
FollowItApp
Email: FollowItApp@scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk or website FollowItApp
FollowItApp is designed to help victim-survivors of stalking record what’s happening to them. The app lets you keep a log of stalking incidents and is tailored to Scots law but can be used regardless of whether or not you decide to report to the police.
Hollie Guard
Email: info@hollieguard.co.uk or website: Hollie Guard
Hollie Guard is designed to raise an alert, discreetly, or overtly depending on your choice, pinpoint location, activate your camera and microphone to capture evidence and alert your chosen Emergency Contacts.
STAY Project (Action for Children)
Edinburgh College have partnered up with Action for Children as part of their STAY Project. The aim of the STAY Project is the retention and attainment of Care Experienced students aged 16 – 29 or deemed a vulnerable (non Care Experienced) student student aged 16 – 24.
Mentors assist students 1-1 to sustain their college place and offer support across a variety of issues, including:
- Budgeting
- Housing Support
- Learning Support
- Mental Wellness
- Key Services Links
- Financing
- Job Applications
- Advocating on Student’s Behalf
If you meet the criteria and wish to be referred, please talk to one of your lecturers, learning development tutor or curriculum leader, who will be able to refer you to this service.
Homelessness
Homelessness and mental health often go hand in hand and can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Having a mental health problem can create the circumstances which can cause a person to become homeless in the first place. Yet poor housing or homelessness can also increase the chances of developing a mental health problem or exacerbate an existing condition. In turn, this can make it even harder for that person to recover – to develop good mental health, to secure stable housing, to find and maintain a job, to stay physically healthy and to maintain relationships.
To help students who may be facing homelessness we have decided to create this information tile about Homelessness and what organisations/agencies can help you find a safe place to stay or the right financial support to help you find a suitable home.
Edinburgh Council
Phone: 0131 529 7125 (Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 5pm, Friday: 8:30am to 3:40pm), out of hours number: 0800 032 5968, email: HPHOT.HousingAssistants@edinburgh.gov.uk or website: The City of Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh Council will try to offer help and support if you are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, click on the logo for more information.
Bethany Christian Trust
Phone: 07919 557 673, address: 555 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 3LE, website: Bethany Christian Trust
Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who has no alternative accommodation and needs somewhere safe to stay The Welcome Centre is now operating throughout 2026 and extending into March 2027.
Rock Trust
Phone: 0131 529 7125 (0800 032 5968 for emergency out of hours), email: hello@rocktrust.orgwebsite: Rock Trust
Rock Trust offers support and advice to young people 16 to 25 to avoid and move on from homelessness, helping them build the confidence, skills and stability they need to thrive in adulthood. They also influence policy and practice to create a Scotland where no young person is left behind.
Shelter Scotland
Phone: 0808 800 4444 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm), or website: Shelter Scotland
Shelter Scotland strive every day to give people struggling with bad housing or homelessness the help they need, through their advice, support and legal services. They campaign relentlessly to achieve their vision of a safe, secure, affordable home for everyone.
Simon Community Scotland
Phone: 0141 418 6980, email: hello@simonscotland.org or website: Simon Community Scotland
Simon Community Scotland helps people who are experiencing homelessness or are worried about their accommodation, they offer support and advice regarding help to find accommodation in a crisis or something more long term, help with keeping your accommodation or tenancy, company and/or advocacy when you need to visit or call a service, life skills learning groups (allotments, literacy, healthy eating).
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh
Phone: 0131 209 7700, email: edinburgh@crisis.org.uk, or website: Crisis Skylight Edinburgh
Crisis Skylight Edinburgh supports people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Find the right help for you on this page or contact us to discuss your options.
Four Square
Phone: 0131 557 7900, email: admin@foursquare.org.uk, or website: Four Square
Four Square runs four different type of services for people who are homeless or who might become homeless, these are:
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Accommodation – we provide hostel accommodation and flats for young people at Stopover and Number Twenty; and a refuge for women who have experienced domestic abuse at Keymoves
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Advice – we help people to access benefits and to access and keep housing through our team of housing and benefits advisors
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Support – we support people who are recovering from trauma and those in unsuitable accommodation through our WomanZone and Visiting Housing Support services
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Learning and Employability – we help people get back into education, training or employment through our services and social enterprise
CrossReach
Cunningham House - Phone: 0131 225 4795, email: cunninghamhouse@crossreach.org.uk or website: Cunningham House
Rankeillor Initiative – Phone: 0131 225 4901, email: rankeillor@crossreach.org.uk or website Rankeillor Initiative
Cunningham House and Rankeillor Initiative can help you find temporary and permanent accommodation in shared flats combined with support to help you determine and pursue your goals. They can also help you with lots of other information related to housing, employment, mental health and substance dependency.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
Phone: 01274 760720, email: info@capuk.org or website: CAP UK
CAP provides free debt help and local community groups across the UK. Our free services, run with local churches, provide practical and emotional support and show people that there is always hope.
Websites
The Advice Shop - The City of Edinburgh Council
The Access Shop- The City of Edinburgh Council (homeless support for people with additional support needs)
CHAI – Community Helpline Advice Initiative
Men’s Mental Health
Often men find it difficult to discuss mental health problems with others, which can lead to them being isolated, and feeling alone. However, there are resources that can help you, provide information and support.
ANDYSMANCLUB
ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.
Email: info@andysmanclub.co.uk, or website: Andy's Man Club
The Men of Leith Men’s Shed
Phone: 0751 077 2359, email: leithmensshed@gmail.com or website: The Men of Leith Mens Shed
The Men Of Leith Men’s Shed provides recreational facilities to advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Leith and surrounding areas, enabling them to feel valued and part of the community.
Abused Men In Scotland (AMIS)
Phone: 03300 949 395 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm), email: support@amis.org.uk or website: AMIS | Abused Men In Scotland
AMIS is Scotland’s leading charity for men who experience domestic abuse. There is a national helpline, website and training services.
Respect Men’s Advice Line
Phone: 0808 8010327 (Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm) or website: Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK
Respect Men’s Advice Line is here to support men experiencing domestic abuse
SurvivorsUK
Phone: 0808 801 0332 (Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm), text: 0786 003 1252 Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 8pm) email: help@survivorsuk.org or website: SurvivorsUK
Survivors UK provides a national online helpline, individual and group counselling for boys, men and non-binary people aged 13+ who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. We also offer emotional support through the justice system, support for friends and families of survivors, and training for professionals and organisations.
FearFree
Phone: 0131 624 7270, email: fearfreeinfo@sacro.org.uk or website: FearFree
FearFree is a support service for any man, or LGBTI+ person experiencing domestic abuse. Dedicated case workers offer mentoring and tailored support in areas such as: healthcare, housing, emotional support, practical support, safety planning, addictions and assistance to access appropriate benefits. The service also offers practical support for survivors to access a range of services and will support appropriate inclusion within communities.
Change Mental Health
Phone: 0808 8010 515 (Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, closed for lunch between 12.30pm to 1.30pm), email: advice@changemh.org or website: Men's mental health - Change Mental Health
Change Mental Health has a National Advice and Support Service can help you and people you care for with mental health concerns and money worries.
We can link and signpost you to relevant local and national support, including our own Change Mental Health services, as well supporting with debt, grants and benefits.
Men Matter Scotland
Phone: 0141 944 7900, email: contact@menmatterscotland.org or website: Men Matter Scotland
Men Matter Scotland offer immediately available One to One support for men in a crisis and offer wellbeing activity, therapeutic practice, Peer to Peer networks, counselling and specialist support for guys who need it.
Eating Disorder Support
GP – Visit your doctor
It’s very important to access treatment as early as possible, as earlier treatment means a greater chance of fully recovering from your eating disorder. Your first point of contact in the health care system is likely to be your general practitioner (GP). They’ll be responsible for your initial diagnosis and should help to coordinate your care, at least in the early stages of treatment. If they determine you may have an eating disorder, they should refer you to an eating disorders specialist.
We would always suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor if you think you have an eating disorder or are worried about your relationship with food, your body image, or your exercise habits.
If you are in need of urgent help for yourself or someone else outside of Beat’s Helpline opening hours, please contact 999 or the Samaritans on 116 123 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
Beat Eating disorders
Phone: 0808 801 0432 (Monday to Friday from 3pm to 8pm), email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk or website: Beat Eating Disorders
Beat Eating disorders offers free telephone or email support for friendly, non-judgmental advice regarding an eating disorder or supporting someone with an eating disorder. Momentum is a guided self-help programme as the first treatment for binge eating disorder.
CAPS
Phone: 0131 273 5118, email: advocate@capsadvocacy.org or website: Eating disorders - CAPS
In Scotland, everyone experiencing a mental health issue, including eating disorders, has the right to access independent advocacy. Sometimes it can feel hard to speak up or explain everything you want to say. Independent advocacy can help. Our advocacy workers can support you to: prepare for and attend meetings, have your say or get information you need to help you make your own choices and understand your options.