Who is this for?
- Young people aged 12-17 who live in Midlothian and have a mental health issue
Who provides this?
- CAPS Independent Advocacy
Description
If you’re a young person who has a mental health issue, it is important that you get to say how you feel and what you want.
Advocacy can help you understand your rights and feel more in control.
An individual advocacy worker is there to support you to have a stronger voice with other services.
What can we help with?
CAPS Advocacy Workers can help you to have your voice heard about:
- Mental health care and treatment
- Social work meetings
- School and education
- Housing
- And anything else that you need support with.
How does CAPS work?
We are independent of all other services such as health, the council and the voluntary sector.
How do I access this?
- Call: 0131 273 5236
- Email: ypadvocacy@capsadvocacy.org
- Complete a self-referral form online
- Referrals by third parties
Is there a cost?
Free
Is there a waiting list?
No
Location information
Advocacy workers can meet you at a place that works for you.
Opening times
| Monday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Thursday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Friday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Contact Details
Social media:
Downloads
CAPS advocacy for young people leaflet
(261.93 KB pdf)