FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT

Project funded by the Polish Consulate General of Poland in Edinburgh. Project concerns Polish families including children and young people, providing tailored packages of support to combat disadvantage, social isolation and improve community cohesion. The project has been developed based on consultation with Polish families, experience of supporting Polish families over the last fourteen years and a feasibility study. The project aims to help the social, mental and emotional development of disadvantaged Polish families and to provide a comprehensive level of family support in order to enhance family life. Services are accessible and culturally sensitive. The project has a particular focus on disadvantaged Polish families and offers advice and drop-in service; psychological consultations and assessment; support groups and befriending. ​​​

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SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE

Project funded by the City of Edinburgh Council young people (aged 11-17) accessed a variety of mental health and wellbeing services tailored to their individual and collective needs like individual counselling, group counselling sessions, workshops and support groups.

 

 

SUPPORTING WOMEN FROM POLISH ETHNIC COMMUNITIES

Project funded by Awards for All and Henry Duncan (Corra Foundation). The project aims to support women from Polish ethnic communities and girls who suffered psychological or emotional abuse. The project - among others - will include empowering women through skill-building workshops, aiming at improving their confidence, encourage independence and building resilience. 

 

 

CBT PSYCHOTHERAPY for YOUNG PEOPLE

The project funded by Dr Guthrie and Inchrye Trust: support young people and CBT Psychotherapist.

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CBT PSYCHOTHERAPY

The project funded by the Bank of Scotland Foundation to provide CBT psychotherapy sessions once a week for Polish adults facing mental health challenges, with a specific focus on trauma/PTSD and depression. These sessions are designed to actively help individuals identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, fostering positive progress and growth. 

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COST OF LIVING FUND

Project funded by National Lottery Cost of Living Fund. As part of the project we targeted low-income families, unemployed or underemployed individuals, migrants, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Our support includes Mental Health Support, Advice and Advocacy Services, Workshops and Educational Programs.
 

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COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING FUND AWARD

The project funded by EVOC. It focuses on Peers Support work for adults who by the pandemic has developed anxiety and stress and are struggling to manage their feelings. The project involves Peers Support for those greatly affected by the pandemic and ensure that adults are equipped with the skills to manage their daily tasks and fulfil their potential. The project involves individual consultation, support groups and online support.​​​​
 

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VULNERABLE PEOPLE with MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

The funding from Robertson Trust supports disadvantaged and vulnerable people with mental health problems, in financial difficulties, in poverty and homeless. The support involves counselling sessions to improve their mental wellbeing, welfare advice to support their financial circumstances, workshops and support groups to encourage socialising and finding solution to problems.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

The partnership with NHS and its funding allows us to provide psychological support to Polish individuals that struggle with their mental health, particularly focusing on individuals with low self-esteem and confidence and on improving their overall mental wellbeing. 

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BE A HEALTHIER ME & FOOD FOR PEOPLE FROM LEITH AREA

The projects aim to encourage healthy eating, lifestyle and change the eating habits of our communities. 100 meal kits (50 soup & 50 meals) were distributed among Polish community. 

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WINTER PANTRY PROJECT

"When a small donation can make a change" - an ongoing project exchanging surplus of food. We are making a difference and spreading kindness throughout the community.​​