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MYPAS receives amazing donation from Dalkeith Rotary Club
We’re delighted to share that MYPAS has received a fantastic £1,600 donation from Dalkeith Rotary. The contribution included a £1,000 general donation from Dalkeith Rotary and £600 raised from a challenge croquet match between Dalkeith Rotary and Eskbank Rotary. Hilary Watkinson, President of Dalkeith Rotary, presented the cheques to Dave Evans, Chief Executive of MYPAS,…
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MYPAS Drug & Alcohol Summer Programme 2025
MYPAS ran a successful Drug & Alcohol Summer Programme in 2025, engaging young people in a wide range of activities, from diving in Fox Lake to pizza making in our offices. Check out what we’ve been up to and what the young people thought of it… “I enjoyed using my energy.” “What are we doing…
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MYPAS Awarded School Counselling Contract on the Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has awarded MYPAS, a charity working to improve the health and wellbeing of young people, the contract to deliver School Counselling services with young people across the Scottish Borders. Starting in the new school term, MYPAS will provide counselling to young people aged 10-18 years old across SBC’s 9 High…
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MYPAS’ Art Therapists take social media for Children’s Art Week
For Children’s Art Week, MYPAS’ Art Therapists took social media to advise on how art can help with mental health. Here’s a round up: Question 1 – Is Art Therapy only for young people who like art? Absolutely not, in fact, the young person doesn’t have to have any prior experience of using art materials.…
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MYPAS LGBT+ Social Group takes Edinburgh Pride
MYPAS LGBT+ group celebrated Pride Month by attending the 2025 Edinburgh Pride last Saturday 22nd! Here’s how our young people and staff got on with the day:
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MYPAS’ playlists for Mental Health Awareness Week
MYPAS Counsellors got together to create 5 playlists for Mental Health Awareness Week. Music for when you’re happy: Music for when you’re angry: Music for when you’re scared: Music for when you’re sad: Music for calmness:
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MYPAS reports great success on the Bluebell Trail Run 2025
We’re delighted to share that the Bluebell Trail Run from last Sunday was a success! On May 11th, a beautiful sunny day, we counted on our local communities to come and support us on this event, helping us raise £10,000 for our charity. However, the Bluebell Trail Run wouldn’t be possible without the support of…
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MYPAS receives a £75,000 Grant from the Robertson Trust for their Outreach services
MYPAS is delighted to announce it has been awarded a grant of £75,000 from the Robertson Trust. The funding will support the continuation of MYPAS’ Outreach services in Midlothian and East Lothian over the next three years starting in June, reaching young people aged 16 to 21 years old experiencing financial hardships, poor mental health…
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Summer 2025: LGBT Sports and Movement Programme
We’re excited to announce our LGBT Summer Sports and Movement Programme! MYPAS is running a sports and movement programme this summer with LGBT and questioning young people who are 12-21. A wide variety of activities will be offered to offer supported sessions of a variety of activities. LGBT young people have a different relationship with movement than their…
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World Book Day • To bring young people joy and comfort
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Recommended for young people of all ages A book about stuffed rabbit’s desire to become real through the love of his owner. “Utterly endearing and touching to no end, with an unforgettable lesson on love, and life. A magical story, it is told with care and will build everyone’s…
