Wellbeing and individual support
Dad's Rock - Young dads
Offering one-to-one support for young dads, aged 30 years or under. This support is face-to-face and over the phone, offering support including physical and mental health, feeding, looking after babies and toddlers, economic management and how to seek help.
For more information visit the or contact
07807 498 709
Circle Harbour - father's worker
The Father Support Worker offers individual and family support for fathers, affected by substance use, in their role as a parent. For more information contact
07743 929 497
Shared Parenting Scotland
Supporting separated parents to work through ways of building parenting time with their children. Support includes a daily helpline as well as a monthly group meeting with a lawyer present. Meetings must be booked in advance and run on the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm at
For more information on groups and training visit the or contact the daily helpline
0131 557 2440
The Changing Room: Big Hearts in partnership with SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)
Promoting positive men’s mental health through a connection with football. For men aged between 30 and 64 years, giving them a chance to be part of a team tackling mental health. Step down from the stands into the heart of the club, with access to parts of the stadium, usually not open to the public. A chance to talk and have some fun.
For more information visit the .
Andy’s Man Club
This is a National Mental Health Support Talking group for men who have experienced or are experiencing difficult times. Come along for mutual support. The group meets on Mondays from 7pm to 9pm at
North Merchiston Club
48 Watson Crescent
EH11 1EP
Gyle shopping centre
For more information visit the or email
Men’s Makers Club
A friendly and fun group for men to get involved in some making or meet others. The sessions ends with a shared meal. The group runs on Wednesday from 10.30am to 1.45pm at
For more information email
Men’s Green Shed
A friendly and fun social group for men (who do not need to have a shed), to get out and about exploring castles, galleries, islands, the countryside, industrial heritage sites and old railways across the city. The group runs on Mondays from 11am to 4pm. The meeting point is pre-arranged each week.
For more information email pete@healthallround.org.uk or contact
07579 769 378
Men's Mental Health - Passion4Fusion
A safe culturally appropriate support group for African men in Edinburgh. Men can gain support from peers while enjoying sports, games and outdoor activities and exploring ways to improve their health and wellbeing.
For more information email
isaac.akhadelor@passion4fusion.com
Father's Network Scotland Website
A range of information and signposting for families and professionals to support dads in their role as fathers, to help them give their children the best possible start in life. For more information visit the .
Big Hearts men carers group
This group is a peer support group for male kinship carers and father figures to join in local social activities that support building on well-being and connections. The group meets at various locations across Edinburgh, depending on the activities organised.
For more information contact
connor.mcnally@bighearts.org.uk
07435 904 935