Family Support Addictions offer regular support groups, SMART Recovery Family & Friends meetings, weekly Recovery Hub surgeries and addiction courses to parents, friends, partners and other family members living in Edinburgh who are affected by someone else’s drinking and drug use.
Contact the Family Support Addictions (Edinburgh) team:
SMART recovery family & friends
The SMART recovery goal for family and friends is for you to achieve a healthy, positive and balanced lifestyle while supporting loved your one in a meaningful and truly helpful way. Regular structured group meetings provide an opportunity for carers to explore topics such as change and motivation, self-care, positive communication, trust and forgiveness and healthy boundaries.
SMART Recovery meetings are held every Tuesday at the VOCAL Edinburgh Carers’ Hub, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh. Meetings are facilitated by Stuart Byrne & Heriot Philbrick-Smith. For information about the times of meetings, please contact the Family Support Addictions (Edinburgh) team:
To find out more about the SMART approach, please contact the Family Support Addictions (Edinburgh) team:
SMART Recovery is ultimately most successful as a “peer led” network of meetings. At VOCAL we encourage SMART Family & Friends participants to think about becoming facilitators themselves and set up their own meetings in the community. At VOCAL we will help anyone who is interested to develop the skills and confidence to become facilitators.
Recovery hub carer support
The weekly surgeries aim to provide increased access for carers of someone with an addiction to support and advice in their local area. Family members and carers can book an initial appointment at the Recovery Hub with a support worker who will then arrange ongoing support where required.
North East Edinburgh - Tel: 0131 554 7516
Leith
North East Recovery Hub, 5 Links Place, EH6 7EZ
Craigmillar
East Neighbourhood Centre, 101 Niddrie Mains Rd, EH16 4DS
North West Edinburgh - Tel: 0131 469 5044
Muirhouse
North West Recovery hub, North Neighbourhood office, 8 West Pilton Gardens, EH4 4DP
Clermistion
Rannoch Centre, 6 Rannoch Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 7ES
South Queensferry
South Queensferry Medical Practice, 41 The Loan, EH30 9HA
South West Edinburgh - Tel: 0131 453 9406
Westerhailes
Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, 30 Harvesters Way
Gorgie/ Dalry
ELS House, 555 Gorgie Road, EH11 3LE
South East Edinburgh - Tel: 0131 661 5294
Spittal Street
Spittal Street Centre, 22 – 24 Spittal Street, EH3 9DU
Liberton/ Gilmerton
South Neighbourhood office, 40, Captain’s Road, EH17 8QF
Evening drop-ins (for people from NW, SW, and SE areas) - Tel: 0131 557 5273
City Centre
Change, Grow, Live office, 62 Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA
Click below to download the recovery hub drop-in sessions leaflet with more information, times etc:
Recovery hubs information
Addictions courses
In partnership with the Alcohol Problems service and other relevant organisations we run a number of free courses each year for family and friends. Sessions run over two to three weeks and explore topics such as addiction, the impact on the family and coping strategies.
To discuss the courses further or book a place on the next course please contact the Family Support Addictions team on 0131 622 6666 or email fsa@vocal.org.uk
National helpline numbers:
- The National Drugs Helpline – 0800 587 5879
- Drinkline – 0800 917 8282
Families and friends can play a crucial role in the lives of people with alcohol or drug problems and be instrumental in their recovery. VOCAL Midlothian has a dedicated Family Support Addictions worker in place to support family members and friends affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug misuse.
The service provides free, confidential, one-to-one and group support as well as workshops and training. We are able to provide emotional support and information which can reduce your isolation, help you to get a better balance in your life and to help you think through the role you want to play.
For more information and support please contact us at Midlothian Carer Centre on 0131 663 6869.
