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
The Harbour project offers support to children and families affected by parental substance use including parenting, family relationships and practical support. Children can be referred for individual support through a partnership with the Sunflower Garden project.
- North East - Sam Black - 07703 714 761 - sam.black@circle.scot
- North West - Amie Tait - 07903 248 740 - amie.tait@circle.scot
- South East - Paige Reid - 07930 807 953 - paige.reid@circle.scot
- South West - Sylvia Sword - 07903 822 059 - sylvia.sword@circle.scot
Circle - the harbour project's father's worker
This Father Support Worker service offers 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 lived experiences of substance use. Enjoy arts and crafts, Lego building, cooking and board games. Snacks and drinks included.
Sessions run on Fridays from 12.30pm to 2pm at
Sessions run on Tuesday from 3.30pm until 5pm at
Sessions run on Wednesday from 3.30pm until 5pm at
For more info and to join contact
07564 054 512
Bridge to freedom
This Christian recovery programme is for adults who are willing to get well and break free from substances. 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 016976
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 cuppa 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
hello.rainbowrecovery@gmail.com
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 Edinburgh Council's PrePare webpage contact
0131 453 9208
Young People Substance Use Service (YPSUS)
YPSUS is 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
SPACE youth befriending for children
SPACE Youth Befriending offers support to children and young people aged five to 16 years affected by parental drug or alcohol use. For more information email