Find support in West Lothian

1st Step Development Ventures

Safe spaces for people affected by addiction and or poor mental health.

Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS)

AMIS operate a national helpline, website and training services for male victims of domestic abuse.

Accelerate Support and Care 

We deliver person-centred care and support for all our clients.

Access2Employment

Specialist Supported Employment for people who require additional assistance to find, secure and sustain employment.

Aila Scotland (Simon Community Scotland)

Specialist support in West Lothian for people with learning disabilities affected by homelessness or complex needs.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Peer support in West Lothian for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking, offering shared understanding and hope.

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you think you have a problem with drinking, AA is here to help.

ANDYSMANCLUB

ANDYSMANCLUB is a volunteer led, male suicide prevention charity that offers free peer to peer support groups.

Aut Support Works! (Into Work)

Autistic-led sessions providing tools and insights to help you improve your working life.

Baby loss counselling (Held in Our Hearts)

Specialised bereavement counselling for those who have experienced the loss of a baby or young child.

Baby Massage (Kidz-eco CIC)

Whole-family support for children and families affected by parental drug or alcohol use, including help with recovery, relationships, parenting and wellbeing.

Bathgate Community Connection Cafe (Change Grow Live)

Come along to socialise with your peers in recovery, meet new people and build positive relationships.

Bathgate Harm Reduction Cafe (Change Grow Live)

Discover a safe and supportive space at our local Harm Reduction Cafe, where compassion meets community.

Bereaved by Addiction (Neil’s Hugs Foundation)

A safe, confidential spaces for people who have been bereaved suddenly to talk, listen and support each other.

Bereaved parents and grandparents (Held in Our Hearts)

A peer support service for bereaved parents and grandparents, who have experience the death of a baby or infant.

Birthlink

Support for people affected by adoption in Scotland, offering counselling, information and guidance with sensitivity and care.

Branching Out (Beechbrae)

Outdoor wellbeing programmes in West Lothian supporting adults with mental health challenges through nature‑based activity.

BREATHE (Trash Panda CIC)

One-to-one support for a range of different difficulties.

Broxburn Sporting Memories Club (Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland)

Sporting Memories clubs are for older adults to come together to talk and reminisce about sport.

Bumpz 2 Babiez (Kidz-eco CIC)

Bumpz 2 Babiez is a free drop-in café for expectant parents and families with babies aged 0–23 months, offering peer support, friendship and wellbeing support.

Bumpz/Buggy Walk (Kidz-eco CIC)

Bumpz/Buggy Walk is a friendly health walk for parents and carers, offering gentle exercise, fresh air and social connection.

Cancer Card

Connects cancer patients and their carers, family and friends with essential non-medical support services throughout Scotland.

Carer Support Groups (Carers of West Lothian)

Carers of West Lothian run a number of support groups for carers, providing a space to connect with other carers.

Carers Peer Support Groups (Beat Eating Disorders)

Groups for anyone caring for someone with an eating disorder

Change Grow Live Assertive Outreach and Criminal Justice Service (Change Grow Live)

Substance use and recovery support in West Lothian, offering assertive outreach and criminal justice services with compassion.

Chat & Craft Drop In (Neil’s Hugs Foundation)

A safe confidential and creative space for all with mild to moderate mental ill health to support each other and reduce isolation through crafting.

Children and young people’s service (Salvesen Mindroom Centre)

Advocacy and support for children and young people with learning difficulties.

Children’s Health Scotland

Information and support for children, young people and their families so they can access the best quality healthcare.

CISWO, The Coal Mining Charity

CISWO is a UK-wide charity providing free support to former coal miners and their families.

Collective Advocacy Group (CAPS Independent Advocacy)

The aim of the project is for people who have experienced trauma to come together, have a collective voice and create change.

Community Connections Peer Support with Social Care (Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL))

Peer support groups focused on social care for disabled people, carers and those with long-term health conditions. A welcoming, safe space to connect and share.

Community Outreach (Open Door Scotland)

Support for young people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless for a variety of reasons.

Community Support Team (Waverley Care)

Community support for people living with or affected by HIV, hepatitis C or poor sexual health.

Counselling (Carers of West Lothian)

A counselling service open to all carers including young carers and disabled people living in West Lothian.

Counselling service (Bridge Community Project)

Accessible counselling in West Lothian supporting individuals to improve wellbeing, cope with challenges and build resilience.

Craigshill Supported Accommodation (Open Door Scotland)

Support for young people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless for a variety of reasons.

Crew’s Digital Drop-in (Crew 2000)

Non-judgemental, up to date information and confidential support to reduce harm and help young people make positive choices about drugs and sexual health.

Developing Dolphins 2 (Beat Eating Disorders)

The workshop is for anyone aged 18+ and supporting a loved one with an eating disorder.

Dial-A-Ride and Dial-A-Bus (Handicabs Lothian Limited – HcL Transport)

Accessible transport in West Lothian helping people with mobility needs travel independently and stay connected to their communities.

Domestic and Sexual Assault Team – DASAT (West Lothian Council)

A specialised service to adults and children in West Lothian who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

Drop In Session Almondvale Livingston (Street Soccer Scotland)

Street Soccer Scotland is a non-profit charity that runs free football programmes for people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO)

EARS Independent Advocacy Service (SCIO) provides independent advocacy to people across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Education as Advocacy (CAPS Independent Advocacy)

Independent advocacy in West Lothian supporting people to understand their rights and access mental health and recovery services.

Endeavour (Beat Eating Disorders)

A peer support group for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-15, with an ARFID.

Endo Warriors West Lothian

A peer-led support group for people living with endometriosis and related gynaecological conditions across West Lothian.

Enterprise (Prince’s Trust)

Support and resources for young people to start a business.

Equine Therapeutic Services (Ponies Help Children)

Therapeutic pony sessions in West Lothian supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, confidence and mental health through animal care.

Experiences of Psychosis (CAPS Independent Advocacy)

A collective advocacy group for people with experience of psychosis.

Family Support Service (Circle – West Lothian Project)

Whole-family support for children and families affected by parental drug or alcohol use, covering recovery, relationships, parenting and wellbeing.

Fauldhouse Harm Reduction Cafe (Change Grow Live)

Discover a safe and supportive space at our local Harm Reduction Cafe, where compassion meets community.

Fighting with Pride

Supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ Veterans, service personnel, and their families.

Financial Wellbeing service (Bridge Community Project)

Tailored support to help you through times of financial hardship.

Future Pathways

Support for people who were abused or neglected as children while they were living in care in Scotland.

Gambling harm support (RCA Trust)

Confidential help for people experiencing harm from their own gambling, and affected others and family. Includes one-to-one support, group work and counselling.

Gambling Support Service (Citizens Advice Scotland – West Lothian Bureau)

Support for anyone affected by gambling harms, including help with debt, relationships and housing, plus onward referrals to specialist support.

Gate (The Donaldson Trust)

Skills development and training service for adults with neurodiversities.

Generation Arts SCIO

Generation Arts brings art and creativity to older people.

Good Connections Community Wellbeing Project (West Calder & Harburn Community Development Trust)

A community wellbeing social prescribing service available to people living within the range of West Calder Medical Practice.

Harnessing Hope (Beat Eating Disorders)

A peer support group for parents and carers of children and young people aged 5-15, with an ARFID.

Home Support (Positive Help)

Home support for people affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C

Home-Start West Lothian

Support for families with children under 5 years old.

Housing Options Scotland

We provide free, expert housing advice to help individuals – particularly disabled people, older people, and members of the Armed Forces community.

Impactful Parents (Impact Arts)

A programme open to lone parents and ethnic minority parents who live in West Lothian who are experiencing barriers to employment. 

Improving the Cancer Journey (Lothian Improving the Cancer Journey)

Improving the Cancer services supports people affected by cancer (including family members and carers).

Information and advice (Carers of West Lothian)

This service provides information, advice and support including one-to-one emotional support.

Linburn Walled Garden (Cyrenians)

Linburn walled garden is a veteran outdoor hub that supports veterans, their families and the wider community.

Linlithgow Sporting Memories Club (Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland)

Sporting Memories clubs are for older adults to come together to talk and reminisce about sport.

Listen & Link (West Lothian Council)

A phoneline service for children, young people and families.

Live and Work (Rock Trust)

Rock Trust launched Live and Work in West Lothian, transforming an unused building into safe, shared accommodation for young people affected by homelessness.

Living Life to the Full (Kidz-eco CIC)

Living Life to the Full is a six-session course for parents and carers, with practical CBT tools to manage stress, low mood and everyday challenges.

Livingston Community Connection Cafe (Change Grow Live)

Come along to socialise with your peers in recovery, meet new people and build positive relationships.

Livingston Sporting Memories Club (Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland)

A friendly memory‑based group in Livingston using sport to support people living with dementia and improve wellbeing through connection.

Lothian Bipolar Self-help Group

Self-help group for people affected by bipolar.

Lothian Deaf Counselling Service (Health in Mind)

A counselling service for adults who are Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or deafblind.

Man2Man (StrongMen)

A telephone-based peer support service for men. Bereavement support from a trained StrongMen volunteer with first hand experience of losing a loved one.

Men’s Peer Support, Breakfast, Blether & Brew (Neil’s Hugs Foundation)

A safe confidential and creative space for all with mild to moderate mental ill health to support each other and reduce isolation through crafting.

Mental Health Advocacy Project (West Lothian) SCIO

Independent individual and collective advocacy for adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

Mental Health Matters (West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service – WLDAS)

Provides easily accessible, confidential and non-discriminatory services to reduce substance misuse related harm to individuals, families and the community.

Mental Health Service (Intercultural Youth Scotland)

Our Mental Health Team offers a safe, culturally aware and totally free counselling service for Black the Global Majority’s youth, aged 12–25 across Scotland.

Milan Senior Welfare Organisation (SWO)

For older people, unpaid carers and people with disabilities or mental health difficulties from South Asian communities. Group and one-to-one support available.

Miles Further – West Lothian (Vector24)

A free, compassionate transport and wellbeing service to Armed Forces, Seafaring and Blue Light communities across the area.

MIST (Memory Information Support Team) – Carers of West Lothian

Providing practical and emotional support and information for those caring for somebody experiencing memory issues

Much More Than A label (CAPS Independent Advocacy)

A collective advocacy project for people with experience of a personality disorder.

Nicola’s

Nicola’s is a new women’s support group for women in West Lothian, who may be struggling, feeling a bit lost, or needing some support.

Number 6 One Stop Shop (Autism Initiatives UK)

Specialist wellbeing support for autistic adults offering person‑centred, one-to-one advice on benefits, housing, education, employment, mental health and more.

Online Book Club (National Autistic Society)

An online space for autistic adults to discuss books they’ve recently read and connect with other autistic adults. Meets once a month and run by volunteers.

Online grief support (Child Bereavement UK)

For grieving children and young people, and parents who have lost a child. Free expert and compassionate support help to rebuild your life in your own time.

Online perinatal support groups (JUNO Perinatal Mental Health Support)

Peer support groups for mums in the perinatal period who are facing low mood or mental health challenges brought on by pregnancy, birth and motherhood.

Oor Mad History (CAPS Independent Advocacy)

Collective advocacy project on community history and the arts.

OPAL – Opportunities for Active Lives (Cyrenians)

Supports older people to increase their independence and wellbeing.

Out Of Sight Out Of Mind (CAPS Independent Advocacy)

An annual exhibition of artwork by people with experience of mental health difficulties. Organised, planned and curated by people with lived experience.

P.S. Dads Rock (Dads Rock)

A peer support service for new Dads in Scotland.

PASDA

Peer support for family carers of autistic adults.

Peer Support (Held in Our Hearts)

A peer support service for bereaved parents and grandparents, who have experience the death of a baby or infant.

Personal and Social Development (Prince’s Trust)

Support and resources to support young people’s learning and employability.

POD – Peer Online Development (Beat Eating Disorders)

Groups for anyone caring for someone with an eating disorder

Polbeth Community Counselling

Counselling service supports adults over the age of 18, living working or studying across West Lothian.

Practice Mental Health Nurse Service (NHS Lothian)

The Practice Mental Health Nurse carry out an assessment to identify your needs and get you right care to help you recover.

Prostate Cancer Support Group (Edinburgh & Lothian Prostate Cancer Support Group – West Lothian Branch)

Offering help, information and support from men with experience of all treatments that are on offer for Prostate Cancer.

Reading is Caring (Scottish Book Trust)

For people who care for someone living with dementia.

River Kids

River Kids help disadvantaged local children and their families in West Lothian

Safe Sleep Scotland (Scottish Cot Death Trust)

A learning platform which focuses on increasing awareness of safe sleep for infants for the public and professionals.

Scottish Cot Death Trust

A learning platform which focuses on increasing awareness of safe sleep for infants for the public and professionals.

Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR)

Providing housing and support to Veterans who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or are in need.

Seen But Not Heard (CAPS Independent Advocacy)

A collective advocacy project for people with experience of eating disorders.

Self-Management Skills (Children’s Health Scotland)

Children’s Health Scotland offers a Self-Management Service for children and young people with long-term health conditions.

Shared Care Scotland

Assistance for unpaid carers to take regular breaks from their caring responsibilities.

Sleep Support Line (Sleep Action)

Advice and support for young people up to 18 years old having difficulty sleeping, and their parents or carers. We take the time to listen and understand.

Smart Works Scotland

Smart Works Scotland is a women’s employability charity, supporting unemployed women into employment through our clothing, coaching, and confidence service.

SMILE Counselling

Counselling for children and young people in West Lothian.

Social groups for disabled people (Carers of West Lothian)

Monthly social groups for disabled adults in West Lothian.

Sonshine Hollistic

Stepping Stones Bereavement Support Course

Short course for those who are experiencing loss.

Stepping Stones to Wellbeing (Bridge Community Project)

Supports people within your local community to come together and participate in carefully developed groups and courses.

Stills School (Stills: Centre for Photography)

Photography courses and creative learning in Edinburgh, supporting wellbeing, confidence and artistic development.

Stronger Together (Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust)

A safe space for women to chat, socialise, and connect whilst supporting each other through the joys and challenges of life.

Student Counselling Service (Queen Margaret University)

Accessible counselling for students in West Lothian, offering professional emotional support to help manage stress and mental health challenges.

Support for climate anxiety (Climate Psychology Alliance)

For climate anxiety including free therapy, peer support groups, listening circles, workshops, practical resources, and dedicated support for young people.

Support for people affected by the justice system (Next Chapter Scotland)

For anyone affected by the justice system. Providing information, advocacy to influence positive change, peer support, wellbeing activities and training.

Support for people in Scottish agriculture (RSABI)

Emotional, financial and practical support for anyone involved in Scottish agriculture and their families, including free counselling and a 24 hour helpline.

Support for young people who have a loved one with a serious illness (Hope Support Services)

Free, online one-to-one and peer support for young people who have a seriously ill loved one. Get help from our wellbeing advisers for as long as you need.

Support Groups for people bereaved by suicide (Neil’s Hugs Foundation)

A safe and confidential spaces for people who have been bereaved by suicide to talk, listen and support each other.

Supported Flats (Open Door Scotland)

Support for young people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless for a variety of reasons.

Supportive Transport (Positive Help)

Lifts to appointments, support groups and shopping for people affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C

Tartan Army Children’s Charity

To help make a difference in Scotland, TACC invites disadvantaged children to join the Tartan Army for ‘My First Scotland Match’ (MFSM).

Test Service

Confidential help for people experiencing harm from their own gambling, and affected others and family. Includes one-to-one support, group work and counselling.

The Lothian Bipolar Carers Group

Self-help group for people affected by bipolar.

The Prince’s Trust

Support and resources to support young people’s learning and employability.

The Scheme Livi

The School Bank West Lothian

The School Bank West Lothian provides children in families with a brand new school uniform and other clothing and equipment required for the school day.

The Scottish Doula

Support for families preparing for birth, antenatally, at birth, postnatally

Thrive Together West Lothian (Rare-Breed Men Tribe (SCIO))

Rare-Breed Men Tribe offers free wellbeing activities, support groups and community programmes in West Lothian to improve mental wellbeing and reduce isolation.

Throughcare Service (Action Against Stalking)

Action Against Stalking provide a unique throughcare support service for victims of stalking.

Training and workshops for carers and disabled people (Carers of West Lothian)

A range of training opportunities and workshops for carers and disabled people.

TransparenTsees

Transparentsees is a service is for parents, carers and other family members over 16 of trans people.

Vector24

Vector24 provides free holistic transport support and signposting to all members of the Armed Forces Community, Merchant Navy and Seafarers across Scotland.

Venture Scotland

A progressive outdoor-based personal development programme for young people.

Vibe (The Donaldson Trust)

Support for neurodivergent children and young people in a space where they feel safe and secure in order to re-engage with learning.

Victim Support West Lothian (Victim Support Scotland)

Free, confidential support for victims of crime in West Lothian, offering practical help, emotional guidance and advocacy.

Vocational Traning Services (Rural & Urban Training Scheme RUTS)

Training and support to equip young people with the tools and opportunities to achieve success, reach your potential and sustain a positive destination.

VoiceAbility Independent Advocacy – Support for Social Security Scotland benefit applications (VoiceAbility)

VoiceAbility provide a free advocacy service to people across Scotland who identify as disabled.

Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian

Support and development for voluntary organisations in West Lothian, strengthening community services and local impact.

Way Forward (GamCare)

A support group for all women affected by someone else’s gambling harm.

WAY Widowed and Young

A peer-to-peer support group for people bereaved at a young age (50 or under), operated by a network of volunteers who understand what you are going through.

Wean the Weanz (Kidz-eco CIC)

Weaning Support offers practical cooking sessions for parents introducing solid foods, with guidance on safe weaning, nutrition and affordable food.

Weekly Drama,  Filmaking Classes and Youth Board (Firefly Arts)

Creative drama, filmmaking and scriptwriting opportunities for children and young people aged 5–25 across West Lothian, building confidence and creativity.

Wellbeing & Resilience Programme (Craigsfarm Community Development Hub)

A friendly, supportive space where people can focus on their mental wellbeing, learn helpful coping tools, and connect with others.

Wellbeing Scotland

For adults and families whose lives have been impacted by child abuse. Includes emotional support, counselling, and groupwork to heal and process trauma.

West Lothian 50+ Network

Activities for people aged 50 years old and over, with the aim of keeping active in mind and body.

West Lothian Cancer Information and Support Service (Macmillan Cancer Support)

Support for anyone who has been affected by cancer.

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service (WLDAS)

Provides easily accessible, confidential and non-discriminatory services to reduce substance misuse related harm to individuals, families and the community.

West Lothian Food Train (Food Train)

Food support for older people aged 65 and over, providing practical help.

West Lothian Foodbank (Trussell Trust)

Emergency food and support to local people.

West Lothian Mind & Media Ambassador Programme (Flosverse Techsphere CIC)

West Lothian Mind & Media is a youth-led programme supporting young people aged 15–24 to build skills in digital wellbeing, online safety and mental health.

West Lothian Recovery Service (Change Grow Live)

Support for individuals who are stable with their substance use.

West Lothian Women’s Aid

Information, support and safe accommodation where available for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

What’s Next? (National Autistic Society)

An online programme for autistic adults who are newly diagnosed or self-identify. Explore experiences and strategies including masking, spoon theory, and more.

Wild Ways Well (The Conservation Volunteers)

Wild Ways Well is about getting outdoors and discovering the benefit that spending time interacting with the natural world can have for our wellbeing.

Witness service at Edinburgh High Court (Victim Support Scotland)

Support for those who are victims/survivors and/or witnesses of a crime.

Women’s Support Group (Neil’s Hugs Foundation)

A safe confidential space for Women with mild to moderate mental ill health to support each other and help reduce isolation.

You Do Matter West Lothian Family Support

Group support for anyone who is affected by another persons addiction.

You My Sister

You My Sister supports survivors of the porn & sex industries, helping women recover and best self manage their own mental health.

Young carer groups (Carers of West Lothian)

Peer support groups for young carers in West Lothian.

Young carer service (Carers of West Lothian)

Support for young carers in West Lothian, helping children and young people balance caring roles with wellbeing, education and time for themselves.

Young Scot

Reliable information, discounts to save you money and opportunities to volunteer for young people.

Youthspace Counselling Service (Youthspace)

Confidential counselling in West Lothian for young people, supporting emotional wellbeing, mental health and personal development.