For alcohol and drug addiction problems you can either self refer directly to the local specialist teams or contact your GP. Crisis services are also available at the Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service.
There are also various voluntary organisations operating in local areas to offer support for those who are having problems with alcohol or drug misuse.
Further Information
Which services are offered?
This service offers open access to all. They receive referrals from a wide range of services but also welcome self-referrals, either through drop in or by telephone. They provide a range of care and treatment options for people living in Glasgow affected by drugs and/or alcohol. These services include:
- Alcohol support and treatment, including community detoxification and protective medications
- Drug support and treatment, including opiate replacement therapy
- Support with a range of social issues
- Support to young people affected by alcohol and/or drug issues
- Support and treatment services to parents affected by alcohol and/or drug problems
- Support and treatment services to those involved in offending and affected by alcohol and/or drug problems
- Harm reduction advice and interventions
- Needle replacement
- Blood Borne Virus testing and treatment
- Access to alcohol and drug Tier 4 services – psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy and hospital services (specialist in-patient, outpatient and day services)
- Access to residential rehabilitation services
- Access to Drug Crisis Centre and Link up
- Access to community Recovery Hubs
- Signposting to a range of support services and recovery communities.
24-hour helplines (Greater Glasgow and Clyde)
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650
- Narcotics Anonymous: 0300 999 1212
Central and local services
Find services in your local area below:
Turning Point Scotland – Glasgow
Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service
Service for people with drug use issues.
Within the centre there is 24-hour support and advice, needle exchange and support service.
Residential beds are also available for people who are assessed as not managing in the community.
Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service provide free condoms, advice available 24/7.
Call: 0141 420 6969
Address: 123 West St, Glasgow G5 8BA
Glasgow Homelessness Service
Service for rough sleepers or homeless people in Glasgow.
Link Up provides a 24-hour support and advice service. A residential unit is also available for those in immediate crisis needing social and health care support. No referral is necessary.
Call: 0141 420 1929
Address: 112 Commerce St, Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8DW
East Dunbartonshire – Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services
East Dunbartonshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service
Call: 0141 232 8211
Address: Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre, 10 Saramago Street, Kirkintilloch G66 3BF
ADRS aims to improve the lives of people with problematic alcohol and drugs use in East Dunbartonshire.
You can contact ADRS on 0141 232 8211 (within office hours).
We offer assessment, support and treatment for alcohol and drugs issues by offering person-centred, recovery-focused care
and treatment. We may refer you to other local recovery services when appropriate.
Once we receive a referral, we will offer you an appointment within three weeks to assess your needs and agree a recovery
plan. We can assess you by telephone, online or in person. You are welcome to bring a friend or family member to your
assessment appointment.
East Renfrewshire – Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services
East Renfrewshire Community Addiction Team
Call: 0141 577 3368 or 0141 577 4027
Other Number: 0141 577 4685
Address: St Andrews House, 113 Cross Arthurlie Street, Barrhead G77 1EE
(Encompasses both the Community Addiction Team and Community Recovery Team)
There is also support available for families affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use.
Inverclyde – Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services
Inverclyde Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services
Call: 01475 715 353
Address: The Wellpark Centre, 30 Regent Street, Greenock PA15 4PB
Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Recover Service provides confidential support and advice to anyone affected by drug and/or alcohol addiction within the Inverclyde Community.
Anyone can refer, including:
Self-referral, a family member, carer or friend who is referring on your behalf, your doctor or another health and social care professional
An initial assessment may be done over the phone, with face to face appointments available when required. We work in partnership with other community recovery partners to ensure that the right care, treatment and support is offered at the right time based on assessed need.
Inverclyde ADRS will support individuals to best treat their addiction and ensure that their physical and mental health needs are .
The service offers Naloxone, Injecting Equipment Provision, blood borne virus testing and access to treatment, a range of psychological therapies, community and in-patient alcohol detox and residential recovery based on assessment of needs.
North East Glasgow – Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services
ADRS Easterhouse
Call: 0141 276 3420
Address: Westwood House, 1250 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow G34 9AE
ADRS Parkhead
Call: 0141 565 0200
Address: The Newlands Centre, 871 Springfield Road, Glasgow G31 4HZ
North West Glasgow – Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services
ADRS Possilpark
Call: 0141 800 0670
Address: Possilpark Health & Care Centre, 99 Saracen Street, Glasgow G21 5AS
ADRS Drumchapel
Call: 0141 276 4330
Address: Mercat 2, 35 Hecla Avenue, Glasgow, G15 8NA
ADRS Woodside
Call: 0141 800 0670
Address: Woodside Health & Care Centre, 891 Garscube Road, Glasgow G20 7ER
Renfrewshire – Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services
Renfrewshire Alcohol & Drug Recovery Service
Call: 0141 618 2585
Address: Back Sneddon Centre, 20 Back Sneddon Street, Paisley PA3 2DJ
Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service provides a range of treatment and care options for individuals who are affected by their own or someone else’s alcohol and/or drug use. These services include:
- Alcohol, support and treatment including detoxification and protective medications;
- Drug, support and treatment including opiate substitute therapy;
- Support for a range of social issues;
- Support for family members affected by alcohol and/or drugs;
- Harm reduction advice and interventions;
- Outreach provision;
- Needle replacement;
- Blood born virus testing and treatment;
- Provision of Naloxone;
- Access to residential rehabilitation services;
- Access to CIRCLE (Recovery Hub);
- Signposting to a range of support services and recovery communities.
The Service offers open access to all and can receive referrals from a wide range of services but also welcome self-referrals.
Please telephone 0300 300 1199 (option two) or email addictions.sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk
24-hour helplines (Greater Glasgow and Clyde)
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 9177 650
- Narcotics Anonymous: 0300 999 1212
South Glasgow – Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services
ADRS Govan
Call: 0141 276 8740
Address: Pavillion 1, Rowan Business Park, Ardlaw Street, Glasgow G31 3RR
ADRS Castlemilk
Call: 0141 276 5040
Address: 10 Ardencraig Place, Glasgow G45 9US
ADRS Gorbals
Call: 0141 420 8100
Address: Gorbals Health & Care Centre, 2 Sandiefield Road, Glasgow G5 9AB
ADRS Pollok
Call: 0141 276 3010
Address: 130 Langton Road, Glasgow G53 5DP
West Dunbartonshire – Alcohol & Drug Recovery Services
West Dunbartonshire Addiction Services (Clydebank)
Call: 0141 562 2311
Address: 120 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank G81 1UG
West Dunbartonshire Addiction Services (Dumbarton)
Call: 01389 812 018
Address: Joint Hospital, Cardross Road, Dumbarton G82 8JA
North East Recovery Community – NERC
Mondays – JARC – (Jim’s Addiction Recovery Café) Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands (GESH)
1 Redcastle Square, G33 5EG – 12.00pm until 4.00pm. ·
Monday – ARTY FARTY GROUP – (Art Group) – We Are With You (Glasgow North East)
24 Broad Street G40 2QL – 1.00pm until 3.00pm. ·
Tuesday – SPARC – Springburn Addiction Recovery Café
Springburn Parish Church, 180 Springburn Way G21 1TU – 12.00pm until 3.00pm ·
Wednesday – PARC – (Parkhead Addiction Recovery Café)
The Nazarene Church, 12-14 Burgher Street, G31 4TB – 12.00pm until 4.00pm ·
Thursday – NERC RUNNING CLUB
Meet at the Arch Glasgow Green – 5.00pm
Thursdays every second week until June – Medics and Recovery nights at SRC
30 Bell Street buzzer 2/1, G1 1LG, 6.30pm until 8.00pm ·
Friday – RENEW – (Recovery Empowers North East Women) – Woman’s Café
Calton Heritage & Learning Centre, 423 London Road, Glasgow, G40 1AG – 11.00am until 2.00pm ·
Saturday – NERD – (North East Recovery Day) – We Are With You (Glasgow North East)
24 Broad St, Bridgeton, G40 2QL – 11.00am until 2.00pm. ·
Sunday – SUNDAY SOCIAL – Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands (GESH)
1 Redcastle Square, G33 5EG – 11.00am until 3.00pm
For further information please refer to:
North East Recovery Community – 20 Broad Street G40 2QL
Call: 0141 554 5235
Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Service Information Booklets
