Change Mental Health – Stafford Centre — Mental Health Services in Edinburgh, Scotland

I have been a service user of the Stafford Centre for over 10 years and I have nothing but postive things to say, The staff are magic and very supportive, I am able to be myself and chat to other people on the cafe, Its such a relaxed place and people are supportive and we support one another, Bella our therapet is so sweet and such an asset on good days and bad days she will.come over and sit and likes her belly rubs. Joe our Cafe Manager makes delicious meals and has a great personality, James our senior support worker is very supportive and hardworking and approachable...John and michele our managers are great too they work very hard and always up for a chat. I like the fact that after a while being there you can volunteer which i was doing and really enjoyed it working along side Joe in the cafe.and calum. It can be daunting the first time you come but you make friends quickly and you soon become relaxed around people. Karaoke is great on a friday, there is no pressure to chat to folk if you just want your own space. All in all The centre has been a lifeline and a huge support over the years and I hope to be involved for years to come......

Have had Contact with Stafford Centre, I do not know where this place is I was referred there, Ken, the worker DiD not even have the decency to actually give me the proper address of this Building, instead Ken the Worker gave me directions to follow, Go to Giraffe at Omni centre then walk back, go down Broughton road or Broughton street and look for Various shops, and I would find them there, day of Appointment Ken again was unable to give me the exact address just walk down the street look for various Buildings and I would find them their. Ken go get a job you can do like telling people just to walk down that Street, I have internal health problems, Ken a Supposed support worker could only give me the Address this week, via phone msg giving me Guess what, the Address, when everything is to late, negative response from here Warning. Keep away from Ken at Stafford Centre, he won't support you just make you Much Much Worse.

Was ok need more stuff to do there staff not very helpful in regards to supporting mental health being accused of something that didn’t happen wouldn’t recommend it at all

Living with a mental illness is very tough, everything is scary. But this place is a relaxed place that makes things seem possible again and that is all you can ask of such an environment

I enjoyed going there getting help and the staff are great , and getting to eat for a good price, just need to try and push myself more in which im struggling with, Denise and james are good if you need a talk , which I need more help will be in this week (fantastic place)

Attended as an outreach worker, was highly impressed with the whole set-up. A relaxed and tranquil environment, great variety of activities and helpful staff.

Amazing place doing AMAZING things for Edinburgh's Mental Health Community. Has its own Radio Station "Radio Stafford" and its own "OM" music Studio with much more to offer.

Tai chi, music and art classes with its own radio station. Great centre for mental health.

This is a very good organisation for people with mental health issues, they have so much to offer not just the clients but he support they offer the family, there is always someone o talk too and they have a very good cafe with some delicious food.

Returning to the Stafford Centre after some years away is a great experience for me. To mix with lots of different people and to be able able to participate in the various group activities when able is great. being able to persue my interest in art here is brilliant and I look forward to many more visits. I must also mention not only how nice the members are but how good all volunteers and staff are too.