💚 April is Stress Awareness Month 💚
💬 We’re here to help — don’t hesitate to reach out.
Let’s use this month as a reminder to check in with ourselves and with others.
#StressAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #Wellbeing #CHAI #Edinburgh @stressmanagementsociety
🚨 Our latest newsletters are out now! 🚨
👉 Read our April 2026 newsletter https://loom.ly/7StDmmw
👉 Read our Spring 2026 Mailchimp newsletter https://loom.ly/MxR_8qI
#CHAI #CommunitySupport #AdviceServices #Housing #WelfareRights #DebtAdvice #Edinburgh #ThirdSector
🐣 Happy Easter from CHAI!
We’re closed Fri & Mon and will reopen Tues 7 April.
Have a lovely break 💛
#HappyEaster #CHAI
From 6 April 2026, the two-child limit in Universal Credit is being removed. Support may now include all children in your household. Contact us or check your entitlement using a benefits calculator on GOV.UK.
#TwoChildLimit #BenefitChanges #Edinburgh #MoneyAdvice
Today we’re celebrating community and support. If you’re struggling with benefits, housing or debt, our team is here to help people across Edinburgh with free, confidential advice.
💚 No luck needed—just reach out.
👉 https://loom.ly/i8_UwXg
#StPatricksDay #Edinburgh #CHAI #Welfare
Debt Awareness Week (16–22 March) is a reminder that debt can affect anyone — and no one should face it alone.
#DebtAwarenessWeek #MoneyAdvice #EndDebtStigma #Edinburgh
In this short feature, Alasdair shares insights into the team’s work and what he enjoys most about being part of CHAI. Discover how our Financial Wellbeing Team supports the community and why Alasdair is proud to be part of it!
Proud to attend an event celebrating frontline workers tackling drug-related harm and deaths.
At CHAI, we provide benefit & debt advice to people at risk, helping reduce financial stress and support recovery. 💙
http://www.chaiedinburgh.org.uk/
💜 International Women’s Day
Today we celebrate the women in our communities and the work still needed to achieve equality.
#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #Edinburgh
💪 Stay active for less with the Get Active Card from Edinburgh Leisure. For £10/month, eligible people can get off-peak access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, saunas & steam rooms. Available for people receiving certain benefits.
🔗 https://loom.ly/UHMHPoc
#CHAI #CommunitySupport
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day.
If you’re able, please consider donating today.
Your kindness helps individuals and families through their toughest moments 💛
🔗 Donate today https://loom.ly/_aVuoTo
#FinancialWellbeing #DebtAdvice #AdviceMatters #EdinburghAdvice #RandomActsofKindness
If money worries are weighing on your family, we’re here to help.
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Talking about how we’re feeling, whether with a friend, a family member, or a professional, can be an important first step. You don’t need to have all the words, and you don’t need to be in crisis to reach out.
#TimeToTalkDay #MentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #Edinburgh #ItsOkayToTalk
✨ New at CHAI: Energy Advice
We’ve launched a free, confidential Energy Advice Service to help with energy bills, fuel debt & heating costs.
Welcome to Abhinav Jose, our new Energy Adviser
👉 https://chaiedinburgh.org.uk/energy-advice/
#EnergyAdvice #Edinburgh
On Friday 23rd January, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, CHAI and the Crannie will be hosting a drop-in event offering benefits and energy advice at the Southside Community Centre.
Meet Elvira, one of our Welfare Rights Advisers at CHAI!
Elvira joined us earlier this year and supports tenants of Manor Estates and Muirhouse Housing Associations with income maximisation and benefits advice. #CHAI #EdinburghSupport #EdinburghCommunity
💙 Blue Monday 💙
If today feels tough, reaching out can be a first step. Call us on 0131 442 2100 or email us at chai@chaiedinburgh.org.uk
🔗 Find out more about us: https://loom.ly/hXVlrV0
#BlueMonday #MentalHealth #Edinburgh #HealthAndWellbeing
On Friday 23rd January, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, CHAI and the Crannie will be hosting a drop-in event offering benefits and energy advice at the Southside Community Centre.
We host a drop-in at Streetwork every Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm for people who are homeless, rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness. We also value the chance to work alongside the Streetwork team from the Simon Community. #CommunitySupport #Edinburgh
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to wish everyone a happy, peaceful, and joyful festive season! Our office will close at 1pm on Wed 24th December and reopen on Monday 5th January. Our phoneline is available Monday 29th to Wed 31st (1pm). Back to normal opening hours on Monday 5th January.
📣 Our December newsletter is out!
👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://loom.ly/-Pxkses
Please share with your networks!
#CHAI #CHAIUpdates #CommunitySupport #EmergencyCrisisFund #EnergyAdvice #CostOfLivingSupport #EdinburghCommunity #AdviceServices
💛 CHAI Crisis Appeal: Help people in Edinburgh afford food, fuel & essentials this winter.
£20 = hygiene pack | £50 = food & fuel | £100 = essential support. Every donation makes a difference. Let’s keep our community safe & warm. Donate Now: https://loom.ly/oOfVAUo
#CHAI #CrisisAppeal #Edinburgh
This quarter’s CHAI News Digest is out now! 📰
👉 Read the full CHAI News Digest: https://tinyurl.com/CHAIWinter2025
Not signed up yet? You can subscribe via the sign-up tool on our website. https://loom.ly/r7ZHyl4
#CHAI #CommunitySupport #IncomeMaximisation #AdviceServices #EdinburghCommunity
💛 CHAI Crisis Appeal: Help people in Edinburgh afford food, fuel & essentials this winter.
£20 = hygiene pack | £50 = food & fuel | £100 = essential support. Every donation makes a difference. Let’s keep our community safe & warm. Donate Now: https://loom.ly/oOfVAUo
#CHAI #CrisisAppeal #Edinburgh
Great to be at Wester Hailes library with Dr Scott Arthur MP to help people with advice on energy bills, benefits and staying warm in the colder months!
#WesterHailes #CommunitySupport #EnergyAdvice #StayWarm #WinterReady #BenefitsAdvice #LocalSupport #EdinburghCommunity #HelpingPeople
