The Thrive Welcome team supports people with their mental health. The team is made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Thrive team is part of the Edinburgh HSCP and works jointly with NHS Lothian, the City of Edinburgh Council and third sector organisations. There are four teams, based in each of the city localities (NW\/NE\/SW\/SE). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team works collaboratively with the patient, using a solution-focused approach to help address the impacts of the mental health difficulty the person is experiencing. Thrive is a values-based service and does not focus on diagnosis but on its ability to support and improve someone\u2019s quality of life and \/ or function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Thrive Welcome team is open to anyone who is struggling with their mental health and supports people who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We cannot support people registered with The Access Place.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reasons for attending Thrive Welcome teams include<\/span>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Within the work undertaken the team may identify and work on factors contributing to or arising from the mental health difficulty such as<\/span>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n These lists are not exhaustive, and the coordinator will welcome a conversation with the referrer. Once accepted for Thrive an Initial conversation (assessment) will be arranged: this can be in person, on the phone or using near me online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the initial conversation there are usually 3 potential outcomes \u2013 taken on for a piece of work, referred into secondary care or linked into 3rd<\/sup> sector supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How long does support from the Welcome Team last?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Welcome Team offers short-term periods of support, on average 6-8 sessions, but once someone has worked with the service, they can self-refer for further contact without need for referral via the GP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n LS & CM 15\/12\/25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please see above \u2013 but please contact the team if you are not sure about appropriateness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thrive is NOT SUITABLE for those:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-referral<\/u><\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Thrive team prefers that people attend an open access clinic in their area as this shows readiness to engage and work on goals. For an up-to-date list of open access clinics please see www.ithriveedinburgh.org.uk\/thrive-welcome-teams<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We do ask for those requiring an interpreter that a referral is made for a planned appointment please as these often take more time than is allocated at open access.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n GP referral:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting in touch:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n North West Thrive team 0131 315 2121 based at Craigroyston<\/p>\n\n\n\n North East Thrive team 0131 537 4530 based at Inchkeith House<\/p>\n\n\n\n South West Thrive team 0131 537 8673 based at Cambridge street house\/ Westerhailes healthy living centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n South East Thrive team 0131 374 2204 based at Ballenden House<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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