Keep The Heid

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. Head to Su***de Prevention Scotland for resources on how to help yourself or others or International Association for Su***de Prevention for a global view. And we are available three nights a week to talk.

Su***de. Name it don't shame it. You could save a life.

08/09/2025

Not long until the Festival of Recovery organised by The Ridge and Meldap. Lots of lovely events smashing stigma and celebrating recovery success.

01/09/2025

Please do consider nominating us for this funding. Honestly only takes two minutes - just put in Keep The Heid Mental Health Café and hit search - we will pop up and you can select us then pop in your details. Or search our charity number SCO53048 If you don't want to receive emails in the future don't forget to untick the boxes.

Thanks from all at Keep The Heid

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

01/09/2025

Lovely time of year for walking so have a look at East Lothian Walking Festival has to offer this week.

Our festival is designed for everyone, not just experienced outdoor types. So whether you’re happier in muddy boots or sparkling clean trainers … join us!

23/08/2025

Still a bit of summer left but this is something to look forward to at harvest time.

Our next event in the garden! 🤩

🎨 Amisfield Gather-In: A Joyful Harvest Exhibition
📅 20th - 28th September 2025
🕓 10.00am – 4.00pm
📍 Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington, East Lothian EH41 3TE

This group exhibition brings together local artists and makers in a seasonal celebration, set within the beautiful surroundings of the historic Amisfield Walled Garden. The exhibition includes work across a variety of media – from ceramics and sculpture to embroidery, painting, poetry, wood engraving, botanical art and more – all thoughtfully curated to reflect the garden’s changing landscape and the spirit of harvest.

Participating Artists:

Chris Hall
Jonathan Gibbs
Fiona Dean
Tim Chalk
Naomi Bell
Fiona McDougall
Ruth Alder
Jessica Howarth
Barbara O’Neil
Lucy Dunce
Jessie Anne Matthew
Sandra Scholes
Katy Eccles

📸 Poster design by Naomi Bell, 2025

18/08/2025

This is a fantastic opportunity. ASIST training is a big time commitment but can quite literally save lives.

🧠 ASIST Training – Funded Two-Day Workshop in East Lothian
⏰ 8th & 9th September 2025 9:30am – 5:00pm
📍 The Pennypit, Prestonpans EH32 9BN

Are you working or volunteering in East Lothian? Want to feel more confident supporting someone who may be thinking about su***de?
ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) is a practical, two-day workshop that gives you the tools to provide life-saving support. You’ll learn how to:

✅ Recognise signs someone may be at risk
✅ Offer immediate, compassionate support
✅ Develop a personalised safety plan
✅ Connect people with ongoing help

This training is completely free thanks to funding from the East Lothian Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund and is open to anyone over 18 – whether you're a community volunteer, teacher, carer, keyworker or simply someone who wants to help.

You can register using the link below:
https://mhandsplearning.publichealthscotland.scot/course_registration.aspx?id=902b9327-13ff-41d8-ae0a-b687808d5587

If you require any further information, please contact info@environmentalhelthcic.org

06/08/2025

Are you a Co-op member? Then next time you sign in please select us as your local cause and help us raise funds for our sessions in East Lothian.

https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/88916

26/07/2025

Absolutely no risk to The Samaritans phone service but maybe a sign of how tough times are for charities right now.

The charity's chief executive says "at least half" of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland.

24/07/2025

How is your summer going? Enjoying the sunshine or struggling to cope? Come and talk to others in a safe space facilitated by a mental health professional and a volunteer with lived experience of mental health problems. We are back running sessions next week from 7pm to 9pm as follows;

The Fraser Centre Tranent - Tuesday 29 July
The Hope Rooms, North Berwick - Thursday 31 July
The Trinity Centre, Haddington - Friday 1 August

04/07/2025

Lots of great activities for male carers and their children this summer DadsWork SCIO

26/06/2025

We are taking a break to give our facilitators and volunteers a well earned rest but we will back running sessions as follows;
The Fraser Centre Tranent - Tuesday 29 July
The Hope Rooms, North Berwick - Thursday 31 July
The Trinity Centre, Haddington - Friday 1 August