About Amica
Amica Pregnancy Crisis Centre has been a registered Scottish charity since 1998. The centre based in Nicolson Square first opened its doors to the public in May 2000.
Amica is affiliated to a national charity, CareConfidential, which supports a growing network of over 160 centres across the United Kingdom and abroad.
You can find out more information about CareConfidential, their support services and affiliated centres on their website www.careconfidential.com.
What's in a name?
amica n. from the Latin amicus meaning friend.
The name Amica represents the caring guidance and friendship found in the Pregnancy Crisis Centre.
Many people find themselves in a dilemma when faced with an unplanned pregnancy or pregnancy problems, and are often left in the lonely situation of wondering what the way forward is. Friendship, help and guidance are needed. These are the very things that the Amica Pregnancy Crisis Centre aims to offer, and are the inspiration for the Amica identity.
The Maze
- The Maze illustrates how people can often become stuck in difficult and puzzling situations.
- They feel lost, cannot see the way out and sometimes need a friend to show them the way forward.
- Amica, the Latin for friend, and where the word amicable comes from, represents the caring guidance and friendship found in the Pregnancy Crisis Centre.
- People who find themselves in a crisis situation, who feel like they are lost in a maze with no obvious way out, can turn to Amica for the support and friendship they so desperately need.
Latest News
- Booksale fundraiser at Dalkeith Baptist Church - Thursday 24th May 2012
Please bring your spare books to sell in aid of Amica and come prepared to buy replacements! Coffee, teas and home baking available. 2 Alexander McCall Smith signed books to be auctioned. Book reading by local author Fran Brady.
Let's make this evening a relaxing time when we can meet for a chat and to hear a bit about the work of Amica. More details on Facebook
If you can't come but are able to donate books or home baking please arrange to drop donations off at Amica: Tel 0131 667 7800.
- Amica Refurbishment
Amica will be closed on Thursday 31st May-Saturday 2nd May as teams from Royal Bank of Scotland and Dalkeith Baptist Church come to redecorate our centre in Nicolson Square.
To find out more about Amica fundraising events check out our support page.
Support Amica
You can support Amica in a number of different ways: donate online to Amica through our JustGiving page, support Amica when you shop with EasyFundraising or every time you search on the web with EasySearch.
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