Dawe praises organisation for lobbying
A CITY voluntary organisation has been praised by the leader of the council for tireless lobbying.
The Edinburgh Users Forum spent a decade campaigning for a centre for people affected by mental illness.
The council, in partnership with the charity and NHS Lothian has since opened the Edinburgh Crisis Centre – the first of its kind in Scotland – which also has a 24-hour helpline and trained staff.
Council leader Jenny Dawe said: "The staff are trained to listen, offer emotional support to callers and encourage them to use the resources at the centre to help them develop a plan to resolve their crisis.
"It is the result of over ten years lobbying and campaigning by members of the Edinburgh Users Forum and now provides support for individuals who experience crisis and need somewhere to go where they can feel safe."
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