We would like to welcome you to our new website. We are
a local Drug and Alcohol service located in Muirhouse in
Edinburgh covering the North West Sector of Edinburgh.
We aim to provide an integrated, effective and efficient
service to those affected by substance use problems and
we want to ensure that all drug/alcohol users and those
affected by someone else’s use have proper access to
support and counselling when and where best suits them,
and, in direct response to their individual needs, above
all, we must be accessible to those who require help.
As part of our harm reduction policy we aim to provide
a holistic service that works with the whole person, assessing
their needs, encouraging them to regain control over their
behaviour and to work towards a more positive lifestyle.
Drug/alcohol problems do not occur in isolation and many
of our clients have dual diagnosis issues and complex needs
requiring the wide range of services we have developed,
with onward referral to other specialist services, where
appropriate.
Progression from chaotic, injecting street drug use, towards
stabilisation and recovery, which may include abstinance,
takes time and commitment from the client, their key worker
and partner agencies. We aim to develop a therapeutic relationship
in a safe environment with encouragement to address issues
masked or caused by their drug use and regain control of
their lives.
Active liaison and advocacy work with, child protection
services, criminal justice, medical, housing, education
and employment services, enhances the possibility for successful
rehabilitation and social inclusion.
Referral and Allocation
Individuals can access the service in a number of ways. One
of the common routes is through our Duty system where individuals
have instant access to a member of staff.
We accept referrals from other professionals, self referrals
or from family members. We gather general information covering
personal details, substance use and history, family details
and any goals that the individual may have.
We hold weekly team and allocation meetings, where every
referral from that week is allocated a worker. Following
the meeting individuals will be given an initial appointment
to meet with the worker and discuss what options are available
to them.
Our Funders
Action on Alcohol & Drugs Edinburgh
Action on Alcohol and Drugs in Edinburgh is a partnership
of the city’s key bodies that deal with the different
aspects of alcohol and drugs misuse.
The partners are:
* The City of Edinburgh Council
* NHS Lothian
* Lothian & Borders Police
* HMP Edinburgh
* Procurator Fiscals’ Office
* Capital City Partnership
* Voluntary body
Health services cannot be provided in isolation, however.
NHS Lothian is committed to forging closer links with their
partners in care, and work with local authorities and the
voluntary sector to support and inform their work to improve
health through better housing, social work and environmental
health services.
Tackling inequalities in access to health services is a
major priority for NHS Lothian, as is engaging with patients,
staff and local communities to ensure that their views are
the driving force behind the continuing improvement of our
services.
Awards for All aims to get lottery money into local
communities in Scotland.
Awards for All can fund projects that meet one or more
of the outcomes for Scotland:
* People have better chances in life
* Communities are safer, stronger and more able to work
together to tackle inequalities
* People have better and more sustainable services and environments
* People and communities are healthier
We would like to welcome you to our new website. We are
a local Drug and Alcohol service located in Muirhouse in
Edinburgh covering the North West Sector of Edinburgh.
