Help with alcohol or drug use
If you think that you or someone else might need support with their drug and alcohol use, there is a wide range of help available. There are professional services run by the NHS, social services and charities. More information on recovery from alcohol and drug problems.
Some services can support families with issues around alcohol and drug use.
Circle - The Harbour Project
Offering support to children and families affected by parental substance use across Edinburgh. The service can support a range of issues including advice around parenting, family relationships, practical support, and linking in with other services through one to one and groups.
For more information contact
0131 552 0305 or 07984 022 908
Circle - The Harbour Project's father's worker
Offering individual and family support for fathers, affected by substance use, in their role as a parent. For more information contact
07743 929 497
Maker's group
Free family-friendly activity sessions for families to meet with others who have experiences substance use. Enjoy arts and crafts, Lego building, cooking and board games. Snacks and drinks are included, operates during term time. No referral required, just drop-in.
Sessions run on Tuesday from 3.30pm until 5pm at
Valley Park Community Centre
37 Southhouse Road
EH17 8EU
Sessions run on Thursday from 3.30pm until 5pm at
Stenhouse Baptist Church
30 Stenhouse Grove
EH11 3EE
Sessions run on Fridays from 12.45pm to 2.15pm at
The Thistle Foundation
13 Queens Walk
EH16 4EA
For more information and to join contact
07564 054 512
Crossreach - Simpson House Counselling and Recovery
A free confidential counselling service for those over the age of 18 years affected by past or present opioid drug use or someone else’s past or present drug use.
For more information visit the or contact
simpsonhouse@crossreach.org.uk
0131 225 6028
Bridge to Freedom
This Christian recovery programme is for adults who are willing to get well and be honest with the challenges faced in life. Individuals can join at any time and follow-up support is available. The groups are run by Bethany Christian Church and run on Mondays from 2pm to 4pm in Leith
and Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm in the West End.
For more information and venue details contact
joemccormack@bethanychristiantrust.com
07458 016 976
Vocal Family support addictions
This service offers support for parents, friends, partners and other family members who are affected by someone else’s drinking and drug use.
For more information visit the or contact
0131 622 6666
Rainbow Recovery - Family and friends service
This supportive group runs to support people affected by a family member or friend's drug or alcohol use. It offers a confidential space to offload without judgement, a safe space to talk things through and the chance to help others by sharing your own experience and having a cup of tea too. Participants are welcome to bring babies and young children if they don't have childcare. The group meets on Wednesdays from 12pm to 1.30pm and on the first Thursday of the month from 7pm to 8.30pm at
Gorgie Memorial Hall
338 Gorgie Road
EH11 2QU
For more information contact
07732 418 597
PrePare
This intensive parental substance use service offers support before, during and after the baby's birth and works with women who are pregnant or have just given birth and are affected by drugs or alcohol.
For more information visit the City of 麻豆映画's PrePare webpage contact
0131 453 9208
Young People Substance Use Service (YPSUS)
A partnership of Edinburgh agencies offering help and support for young people (up to the age of 21 years) who use substances including alcohol.
For more information visit the or contact
0131 529 6700