CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing advice
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
ba: Benefits advice
bs: Bathroom/showers
be: Bedding
ca: Careers advice
cl: Clothing store
c: Counselling
da: Debt advice
dt: Dentist
dw: Drugs workers
et: Education/training
ff: Food (free)
f: Food
fc: Foot care
it: Internet access
lf: Leisure facilities
ls: Luggage storage
ms: Medical/health
md: Music/drama
ne: Needle exchange
ol: Outreach worker links
ow: Outreach workers
sh: Sexual health
ts: Tenancy support
la: Legal advice
l: Laundry
ef: Ex-forces
eo: Ex-offenders
sf: Step-free
Bethany Christian Trust
65 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh
EH6 5JQ
0131 561 8930, http://bit.ly/1uK7cPt
Supports individuals and families to help them tackle long-term homelessness problems including addictions, debt, lack of furniture, unemployment and social isolation.
CODES: AH, A, CA, C, DW, FF, OW
Cocaine Anonymous (Scotland)
PO Box 26812, Glasgow
G1 9AB
0141 959 6363 (24/7), http://bit.ly/1rfbsXm
Helpline and website. Fellowship of people who help each other to stay off cocaine, crack and other drugs.
Cocaine Anonymous is a twelve-step program formed in 1982 for people who seek recovery from drug addiction. It is patterned very closely after Alcoholics Anonymous.
CODES: C
Crossreach (Rankeillor Initiative)
205 Cowgate, Edinburgh
EH1 1JH
0131 225 4901, http://bit.ly/2rpvN2E
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(phone only for referrals);
For those in the early stages of recovering from substance use, we can provide temporary accommodation in shared flats while you get back on your feet again.
CODES: AH, A, C, DW, BA, BS, CL, CA, ET
Crossreach (Simpson Hse)
52 Queen Street, Edinburgh
EH2 3NS
0131 225 6028, http://bit.ly/30IjGMr
Wednesday: 2:45pm-4:30pm
(SMART recovery group);
Thursday: 10:15am-12pm
(A Life Worth Living group);
Counselling for people affected by their own or another's drug use. Recovery support groups, recovery one-to-one appointments, and work with children and young people affected by parental substance use. Phone in to self-refer to services, or drop in on Wed/Thu to register. For counselling & recovery enquiries, email counselling@simpson-house.org or call 0131 225 6028.
CODES: C, DW, SF
Crossreach Move On (Whiteinch)
0/5, 13 Victoria Park Drive South, Whiteinch, Glasgow
G14 9RN
0141 959 5069, https://bit.ly/2MKuxzU
Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm
(phone for referral only);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm;
Temporary furnished accommodation and support to adults in recovery from substance misuse, who have achieved a period of stability through residential or community rehabilitation. Service is mainly for people living clean, but some methadone, etc, users who are stable will be considered.
CODES: MH, AH, A, C, DW, TS, SF
Drinkline
0300 123 1110, https://bit.ly/1koY12l
Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-4pm;
Free, confidential helpline for people worried about their alcohol intake or anyone concerned about them. Advice on services to help you cut down your drinking.
CODES: A, C, OL
Edinburgh City Youth Cafe
11-15 Vennel, Edinburgh
EH1 2HU
0131 229 1797, https://bit.ly/2UvUd5Z
Monday, Wednesday: 6pm-10pm
(13–21 year olds);
Friday: 6pm-9pm
(under 18s);
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6 – 9pm (Drop-in).
Crime victims - emotional support
C-Cards available for free condoms.
Call or email contact@6vt.info
CODES: MH, AH, A, C, DA, DW, ET, MS
Glasgow City Mission
20 Crimea Street, Glasgow
G2 8PW
0141 221 2630, http://bit.ly/2rlhWZm
Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm
Breakfast, lunch & dinner - see times for meals.;
Open Monday – Friday
Drop In: 10am – 4:30pm, 6 – 7:30pm
Lunch: 1 – 3pm, Dinner: 6 – 7:30pm.
Our Urban café is open for music lessons and college classes. We are also working with some guests to get them into employment. Our counselling service is operating in Crimea Street and some activities continue online. Nursery open.
CODES: MH, AH, A, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, FC, IT, LF, OL, OW, TS, SF, EF, EO, F, MS, AD
Glasgow Council on Alcohol
14 North Claremont St, Glasgow
G3 7LE
0141 353 1800, http://bit.ly/2LZJHTs
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm;
Friday: 9am-5pm;
Saturday: 9am-1pm;
GCA is an accredited counselling service and provides individual, free and confidential counselling for people experiencing alcohol-related difficulties and those affected by someone else's alcohol use. Drop in any time during opening hours. Freephone helpline: 0808 802 9000
CODES: A, C, OL, SF
Health in Mind
40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh
EH2 4RT
0131 225 8508, http://bit.ly/Ivct8
Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm;
All meetings currently online on Zoom. A range of mental health and wellbeing services for people with housing and mental health support needs. You can self-refer to most services directly or ask your GP to refer you. Counselling; support for people from minority ethnic communities; combatting isolation by connecting people; art therapy; suicide prevention; support with substance misuse; health information; training and more - please phone for more details.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, C, TS, AC, ET
Homeless Families Health Care Team
55 Hunter Street, Glasgow
G4 0UP
0141 553 2826, http://bit.ly/2O3WYgB
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
GPs, nurses and office staff also run clinics at some hostels. Appointments not necessary. Also support people who have hospital appointments and want someone to go with them. An addiction and mental health team is based here.
CODES: MH, AD, A, C, DW, MS, OL, OW
Lodging House Mission
35 East Campbell St, Glasgow
G1 5DT
0141 552 0285, http://bit.ly/2gCohLQ
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-10am
(Free breakfast);
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2pm
(Free lunch);
Friday: 12pm-1:30pm
(Free Lunch);
We are a day centre for the homeless, socially isolated, and vulnerable, based in the East End of Glasgow. We have an Intervention Worker who provides a range of services including emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. In addition to that we also provide a suite of activities which is constantly reviewed to ensure they are the most appropriate/enjoyable for our client group.
CODES: AH, AD, B, BA, BS, CA, CL, C, DT, ET, FF, F, FC, IT, LS, MD, SH, TS, EO
Phoenix Futures Scotland
0141 336 4272, http://bit.ly/2UnqlYQ
Organisation helping people recover from alcohol and drugs. 'Recovery through Nature' connects service users with nature to work on conservation projects in settings across Scotland. Info: john.deeney@phoenix-futures.org.uk 'Building Futures N Lanarkshire' (self- or agency-referral - lanarkshire.communities@phoenix-futures.org.uk) and 'Scottish Residential Service' (scottish.residential@phoenix-futures.org.uk) provide peer support, group work, counselling, and leisure activities.
CODES: C, A, DW, ET, LF
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs
08080 10 10 11, http://bit.ly/2GeF0Sc
Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
(helpline);
Bereavement support & free counselling. If you have lost someone to a drug-related death, call for guidance & information, free counselling sessions, telephone support and peer support. email: helpline@sfad.org.uk
CODES: C
Second Chance Project Scotland
Ashfield House, 402 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow
G2 3JD
0141 336 7272, http://bit.ly/2IGlaB4
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Three-stage day treatment programme for people with drug and/or alcohol problems. Training, counselling and self-help. Lots of support to develop alternatives to misuse and prevent relapse. Self-referral.
CODES: ET, DW, A, C
Steps to Hope
07949 838666, https://www.stepstohope.co.uk/
Monday: 6pm-7pm
Monday Munchies - St Columbus, 14 Johnston Terrace, E14 EH1;
Tuesday & Friday: 5pm-5:30pm
Catering van - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH;
Sunday: 5pm-7pm
Sunday Supper - St Cuthberts, 5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP;
Saturday: 10am-1pm
Souper Saturday - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH;
Steps to Hope SCIO is a non-profit charity dedicated to caring for the homeless
and those suffering with addiction. Phone-line open all time.
CODES: SF, FF, C, A, OW
Streetwork Crisis Centre
22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
EH8 8AF
0131 557 6055, https://www.streetwork.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 7am-8pm
(drop-in);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm
(drop-in);
Helpline 24/7: 0808 178 2323. Open 365 days a year to support anyone in Edinburgh who does not have a safe place to sleep. Though their Holyrood Hub and helpline, they advise, refer and support people to access the services they need to resolve their situation.
CODES: AH, BA, BS, CA, DA, IT, L, LS, MS, OL, OW, SF, AD, C, FF, TS
Substance Misuse Centre (Spittal Street)
22-24 Spittal Street, Edinburgh
EH3 9DU
0131 537 8300, https://bit.ly/2MdcORU
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm
(drop-in);
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 12:30pm-4:30pm
(clinic & needle exchange);
Thursday: 10:30am-4:30pm
(clinic & needle exchange);
Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm
(dentist);
Tuesday: 1pm-4pm
(drop-in / methadone info);
Wednesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm
(clinic);
Thursday: 10:30am-1:30pm
(wounds clinic);
Thursday: 2pm-4pm
(womens drop-in);
Friday: 1pm-3pm
(dentist);
Drug and alcohol misuse centre with a range of services, from Dental care to wound clinic. Please call for more information
CODES: A, C, DW, FC, MH, MS, NE
Sunday Social (SS)
GlasgowKelvin College, Easterhouse Campus, 1200 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow
G34 9HZ
Sunday: 11am-3pm;
Sandwiches and soup. Limitless free tea and coffee. Recovery meeting, massage, leisure activities, counselling, meditation. Children's play area.
CODES: A, DW, LF, F, FF, IT, C
Turning Point (Overdose Response)
80 Tradeston Street, Glasgow
G5 8BG
0800 652 3757 (9am-5pm), http://bit.ly/1SVE0A0
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(open 24 hours);
Drop-in, needle exchange, advice and assessment. Accommodation and support for people with addiction issues. 24-hour advice, support and assessment. Detox, GP clinics, residential unit, post- residential methadone clinic, abcess and ulcer clinic, well-woman clinic and much more. Also family support centre.
CODES: A, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SH, SF
Turning Point Scotland (Alcohol & Drug recovery)
112 Commerce Street, Tradeston, Glasgow
G5 9NT
0141 948 0092, https://bit.ly/3xer4AX
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24 hour needle exchange & accommodation);
Needle exchange & temp accommodation. 24 hour service for homeless people in crisis because of mental health, drugs or alcohol.
A 12-bed residential unit provides a safe environment to withdraw from a chaotic lifestyle. Average stay is 28–36 days.
CODES: A, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SF, AD, AH, FC
Turning Point Scotland (North East Recovery Hub Edinburgh)
5 Links Place, Leith, Edinburgh
EH6 7EZ
0800 652 3757, http://bit.ly/2qKeiWM
Monday & Friday: 9:15am-4:45pm;
Wednesday: 11am-4:45pm;
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:15am-7:45pm;
Drop in open, but with limited service. Drop in to arrange further 1-to-1 support.
Needle Exchange Mon – Fri at the times stated above.
Range of addiction and recovery services open to men and women aged 16 and over who are aware they have a substance misuse problem and would like to start their recovery journey. Other services across Edinburgh available: call freephone number for information.
CODES: A, AC, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SH, SF
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