What we do
CHAI (Community Help & Advice initiative) supports and empowers people and communities across
Edinburgh and Midlothian through free, confidential, high-quality, impartial advice, information and
representation on welfare benefits, money, housing and employability.
Our Services
Advice
We provide free, confidential and high-quality advice, information and representation on welfare rights, housing and debt and money issues in a range of venues throughout Edinburgh.
Employability
We provide a supportive and friendly service for people who are looking to find, and keep a job.
Housing Advice & Tenancy Support
CHAI provides specialist housing and money advice to tenants and homeowners and Tenancy Support for Melville Housing Association tenants.
