New NHS Lothian Mental Health Service

Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm
Telephone – 01620 642963

This newly established NHS service is accessible to people aged 18 and upwards who are registered with an East Lothian GP practice and are looking for support with their mental health. The team is staffed by experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapists and Community Mental Health Nurses who will work with patients with symptoms of anxiety, emotional distress, low mood, psychosis, known mental health problems, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

There is no requirement to contact your GP Practice first. Patients can self refer to the service by contacting the team (based at East Lothian Community Hospital) on the telephone number above. Due to the Covid19 crisis, consultations will be telephone based with the option to also use video conferencing.

Changes 1st Response Service

CHANGES 1st RESPONSE SERVICE – a crisis support service open to adults across East Lothian. Currently a telephone support provision for anyone struggling to cope or feeling mounting pressure. 1 hour telephone appointments offered usually for the same day/next day (Monday-Friday).

Book by texting/phoning 07966 526 452 – leave a message stating your name and number and they will call you back.

Changes Online Stress Control course starting Monday 11th/Tuesday 12th May. Click here for more information and access

 

If you require mental health crisis support services immediately:
NHS 24: telephone 111
Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
Samaritans: 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org