Crisis Skylight - Edinburgh
Crichton House
4 Crichton’s Close
Edinburgh
EH8 8DT
Public phone: 0131 209 7700
Email: edinburgh@crisis.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.crisis.org.uk/edinburgh
Service offered: Progression and Learning services to help homeless people learn, develop skills, improve their confidence, gain employment, move onto volunteering or learning and find accommodation. Accredited courses in Basic Skills (inc. IT) and ESOL and a range of non-accredited courses, and engagement activities including art and music. One-to-one coaching support is offered to enable people to move into work and permanent accommodation.
Target group: People aged 16+ who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness.
Area served: Edinburgh and East Lothian
How to contact: Phone (0131 209 7700), email or write. (Please note: the Crisis Skylight Edinburgh office is not a drop-in service and operates an appointment only entry system.)
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Weekends:
Office Hours:
Wheelchair access: Yes - limited
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes:
Languages other than English: Spanish and access to interpreters.
Charity number: SC040094
Year established: 2012
Staffing: 28 staff + 15 volunteers.
Public transport: Walking distance from bus stops on Princes Street, 35 stops on the Canongate outside the office.
Record last checked: 24 March 2021