Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs

Charity that supports any resident of Scotland (age 16 and over ) who has a concern about somebody else's alcohol and/or drug use whether that be known use or suspected use.

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Aims:

We aim to provide support for the whole family regardless of whether their loved one is engaged with treatment providers. We use a broad definition of ‘family’, including family members, carers, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, and the list goes on.

We look to identify and support all of the potential strengths around individuals, whether or not they are in treatment or recovery.  We can provide support through a variety of methods.

Services provided:

  • Helpline open Mon – Fri  9am to 11pm, with a callback facility on Saturday and Sunday
  • Webchat support available via our website
  • Family Support – information on local support services that will support the identified needs of all the family
  • Telehealth Family Support – support from our dedicated family support team via phone or video link for anybody who cant attend a local group or where there is no local support provision
  • Bereavement Support – funded counselling for any individual age 16 who has lost a loved one where substances featured in that loved ones life
  • Training – Tailored workforce development to meet the needs of organisational requirements

Address

Edward House
199 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow
G2 3EX

Phone: 0141 465 7523
Website: http://www.sfad.org.uk
Email: helpline@sfad.org.uk
Helpline number: 08080 10 10 11

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