The Nook offers drop-in mental health support in a safe, stigma-free and non-clinical environment – without the need for an appointment.

Walk-in support hubs where anyone can visit to speak about mental health, The Nooks will provide visitors with access to support for themselves, or people they care about.

Our first Nooks are now open in Glasgow’s Merchant City and in Marischal Square, Aberdeen. Our skilled and compassionate staff are ready to support you, seven days a week.

Come along and listen to Mhairi Adamson: Community Engagement Officer will be giving a talk on the fantastic work the NOOK provides by supporting  young people (10+), families and adults experiencing mental health problems impacting day-to-day living, as well as to people supporting others, whether that’s friends, family or work colleagues.

EDVA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026

Register for the conference and browse our Conference Program and AGM Agenda.

REGISTER HERE

We are running several online and in person sessions for organisations who are interested in applying to the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults in East Dunbartonshire- Year 6 Small Grants Scheme

The Fund opens on the 1st of September and closes at 2pm on the 15th of October 2026

The sessions will cover:

• An overview of the Fund

• How to apply

• A guide through the application form

• How the applications will be assessed

• Q & A - any additional questions you may have

The fund is open to 3^rd sector organisations operating in East Dunbartonshire. Please note that if your organisation has already been awarded 2 year funding covering Years 5 & 6 of the Fund, then you will be unable to apply in this funding round.

The Older People’s Network is for organisations who support Older People in East Dunbartonshire

REGISTER HERE

We are running several online and in person sessions for organisations who are interested in applying to the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults in East Dunbartonshire- Year 6 Small Grants Scheme

The Fund opens on the 1st of September and closes at 2pm on the 15th of October 2026

The sessions will cover:

• An overview of the Fund

• How to apply

• A guide through the application form

• How the applications will be assessed

• Q & A - any additional questions you may have

The fund is open to 3^rd sector organisations operating in East Dunbartonshire. Please note that if your organisation has already been awarded 2 year funding covering Years 5 & 6 of the Fund, then you will be unable to apply in this funding round.

We are running several online and in person sessions for organisations who are interested in applying to the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults in East Dunbartonshire- Year 6 Small Grants Scheme

The Fund opens on the 1st of September and closes at 2pm on the 15th of October 2026

The sessions will cover:

• An overview of the Fund

• How to apply

• A guide through the application form

• How the applications will be assessed

• Q & A - any additional questions you may have

The fund is open to 3^rd sector organisations operating in East Dunbartonshire. Please note that if your organisation has already been awarded 2 year funding covering Years 5 & 6 of the Fund, then you will be unable to apply in this funding round.

Recovery Life Cafe

Celebrating the recipients of Year 5 of the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund 2026. This event is for groups that have recieved the community fund to come along and network and share their projects. At EDVA we encourage collaboration and group working in the community.

If you are interested in coming along please email funding@edva.org

Would you love to volunteer but not sure where or what is available for you. Maybe you have some spare time and would love to get involved in your community. Perhaps you're looking for a new job but need experience.
Why not come along to one of our Volunteer Recruitment Fairs which are happening during July and August
or for more information please email events@edva.org

Would you love to volunteer but not sure where or what is available for you. Maybe you have some spare time and would love to get involved in your community. Perhaps you're looking for a new job but need experience.
Why not come along to one of our Volunteer Recruitment Fairs which are happening during July and August
or for more information please email events@edva.org

Would you love to volunteer but not sure where or what is available for you. Maybe you have some spare time and would love to get involved in your community. Perhaps you're looking for a new job but need experience.
Why not come along to one of our Volunteer Recruitment Fairs which are happening during July and August
or for more information please email events@edva.org

Would you love to volunteer but not sure where or what is available for you. Maybe you have some spare time and would love to get involved in your community. Perhaps you're looking for a new job but need experience.
Why not come along to one of our Volunteer Recruitment Fairs which are happening during July and August
or for more information please email events@edva.org

RECOVERY LIFE CAFE

The Older People’s Network is for organisations who support Older People in East Dunbartonshire

Taking place on the 3rd June from 12 pm – 2 pm at our office in Kirkintilloch.
18 Townhead, Kirkintilloch G66 1NL

EDICE Network (East Dunbartonshire Information, Collaboration, Education -for sharing ASN issues, concerns and good practice) if you are interested in attending or presenting please contact joni.mitchell@edva.org.

Information on all things ASN in East Dunbartonshire can be found at our dedicated page ASN — East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action

Taking place on the 6^th of May from 12 pm – 2 pm at our office in Kirkintilloch.
18 Townhead, Kirkintilloch G66 1NL

The Older People’s Network is for organisations who support Older People in East Dunbartonshire

Join us for an online info session to find out more about the Community Food Fund and how to apply.

First Aid Training

• East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action (map)

• Google Calendar  ICS

Emergency First Aid at Work Training- 1 day course

Register at:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/first-aid-training-tickets-1977597178396?aff=oddtdtcreator

EDICE Network (East Dunbartonshire Information, Collaboration, Education -for sharing ASN issues, concerns and good practice) if you are interested in attending or presenting please contact joni.mitchell@edva.org.

The Older People’s Network is for organisations who support Older People in East Dunbartonshire

The Next Older People’s Network Meeting is on Thursday the 29th of January 2026 11am – 12pm. This Older People’s Network is for organisations who are supporting older people and operating in East Dunbartonshire.

 The meeting will be online via Teams (please see details below of how to join online or via phone)

You are warmly invited to join us for East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action’s AGM on November 18th at 10.30 am to be held in the EDVA office, 18 Townhead, Kirkintilloch G66 1NL where we will review our work from 24/25.

 Tea/ coffee and lunch will be provided.

This is one of several sessions we are running for organisations who are interested in applying to the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults in East Dunbartonshire Year 5