Alcohol and Drugs

If you would like support with you drug or alcohol use please contact DDARS or drop in.  Information explaining your treatment options is available on the website.

Drop-In Clinics
Constitution House, 55 Constitution House, 55 Constitution Road, Dundee DD1 1LB
Tel: 01382 632 542
Monday and Tuesday 9:30am - 12 and 1pm-3pm

Wallacetown Health Centre, Lyon Street, Dundee DD4 6RB
Thursday 9:30am - 12 and 1pm-3pm

Website: www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk

At AA, alcoholics help each other.  It is free to attend meetings, it is up to you if you want to share or just listen.  When you attend a meeting you will be told about a starter pack that you take away with you offering support and guidance.

Click here to find your closest meeting
Helpline: 0800 917 7650
Email: help@aamail.org
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Al-Anon is to support the people who are being affected by someone else's drinking.  When family life with a problem drinker is chaotic, an Al-Anon meeting provide a much needed safe haven in which to share experience, strength and hope.

Click here to find your local meeting
Tel: 0800 0086 811 open 10am to 10pm, 365 days
Email: helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk
Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Alateen meetings are for 12-17 year olds.  Young people are able to gain an understanding of the illness and the benefits of realising they are not alone.  They learn that they did not cause this problem and that they are not responsible for the person's drinking or behaviour.  Online meetings are available in Scotland using Zoom, see website for details and how to access.

Tel: 0207 7593 2070 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Email: helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk
Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk

The ADP is made up of a range of partners who come together to collaborate and provide strategic oversight and improvement to services in the city.  You will find more information about the partnership and support services available on their website.

Website: www.dundeeadp.co.uk

Independent advocacy offers people the opportunity to take control over their own lives by enabling them to exercise choice based on their own needs and wishes and to have their views heard and responded.

Address: Technology Park, Gemini Crescent, Dundee DD2 1TY
Tel: 01382 205515
Email: admin@diasdundee.org
Website: www.diasdundee.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DundeeDIAS
Age: 21+

Dundee Recovery Road Map is a social platform that brings the Dundee community together. It provides signposting to useful local services for mental health support, food provision, addiction and recovery support, harm reduction, health and wellbeing, rehabilitation, peer support, as well as family and carer support.

Click here to access the android app
Click here to access the Apple app

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women come together to share their experience, strength and hope with each other to recover from a gambling problem.  There are no fees to attend the meetings.  The website has more information about the meetings as well as online and audio resources.

Click here to find your local meeting
Helpline: 0370 050 8881 available 24 hours
Website: www.ga-scotland.org

Gam-Anon is for families of problem gamblers to come together to provide support and understanding and help you to understand the Gamblers Anonymous program.

Click here to find your local meeting
Tel: 0370 050 8881 24 hours
Website: www.gamanonscotland.org

This team offers community based holistic health and wellbeing checks and health consultations to those at higher risk of health inequalities e.g: those affected by substance use, homelessness, mental health and wellbeing issues, carers, offenders and prison leavers. The nurses offer person centred information, advice and support, as well as referral and/or signposting to other services and supports. They can also deliver stress management courses to support self-management of mental wellbeing. For those who need support to engage independently with other services or positive community-based activities, this can be offered by a Keep Well Associate Practitioner.

Tel: 01382 443523 or 01382 424 052
Email: tay.keepwelldundee@nhs.scot
Website: www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk

People experience drug and alcohol dependencies for many reasons, Hillcrest Futures provide a community based drug and alcohol, recovery and harm reduction support across Tayside.  Anyone can access these services, including family members.

Address: 4 South Ward Road, Dundee
Tel: 0300 123 2640
Email: customerservice@hillcrest.org.uk
Website: www.hillcrest.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HillcrestScotland

We support and advocate for those directly and indirectly impacted by addiction including families, children and those who personally struggle with substance misuse.

Address: 118 Nethergate, Meadowside St Paul's Church (side entrance), Dundee DD1 4EH
Tel: 07743 816540
Email: info@justbeeproductions.co.uk
Website: www.justbeeproductions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justbeeproductions

Online and face to face meetings available.  Meetings are where you can  find support from others who have been where you are now.  No appointment necessary, just find a meeting and go along.

Website: www.ukna.org

The Parish Nursing initiative has been set up to provide whole-person health care for people who are experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of becoming homeless, life and health inequalities, substance use, and loneliness. The project operates a twice a week Drop-In, open to all, where people can access support for health concerns, support into recovery, Spiritual care, harm reduction advice and a listening ear. They also offer 1-1 support outwith the drop in, and support groups for anyone in recovery.

Address: The Steeple Church, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DG
Email: parishnursing@outlook.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/parishnursingdundee

Positive Steps operates the following outreach and support projects and services:
Housing Support
Positive Pathways
Crisis Response Outreach Service
Non Fatal Overdose Pathway
Cuckooing Outreach Service
Chance to Thrive
Custody Assess Referral Service

Address: Swan House, Upper East Wing, 2 Explorer Road, Dundee, DD2 1DX
Tel: 01382 561 822
Email: info@positivesteps.org.uk
Website: www.positivesteps.org.uk

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol/drug use in Scotland. We give information and support family members with confidence, communication, and general well-being, and we link them to our services and local support services. We also help people recognise and understand the importance of looking after themselves.

Tel: 08080 10 10 11
Email: helpline@sfad.org.uk
Website: www.sfad.org.uk

SMART Recovery promotes choice in recovery through a national network of mutual-aid meetings and online training programmes with comprehensive teaching materials and manuals. The Programme teaches rational, easy to learn and self-empowering skills to help participants abstain from any addictive behaviour and to develop a lifestyle that supports sustained recovery.

Website: www.smartrecovery.org.uk/online-meetings

They work with people, families and communities to mitigate the impact of substance use, gambling, offending and other risky or harmful behaviours.  If you are looking for support for yourself or someone else the following services are available in Dundee:

• One to one counselling for anyone who is considering behaviour change with regards to alcohol, substances, gambling and anyone who is affected by another's use.  Counsellors will support you to set goals and make changes.
• SMART Recovery Groups - read more on the website www.smartrecovery.org.uk
• Women Only Zone peer support group
• Creative Therapies for those up to 26 years
• Young People's counselling for those aged 10-18 years
• Young People's support groups for those aged 10-17 years
• Mentoring for men, women and young people

Address: The Wishart, 50 Constable Street, Dundee DD4 6AD
Tel: 01382 456 012
Email: enquiries@alcoholtayside.com
Website: www.alcoholtayside.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/alcoholtayside

They provide free and confidential support to adults facing challenges with drugs and alcohol.  Support is offered one-to-one, in support groups and to family and friends.  

Address: Community Hub in Boots, 94 Albert Street, Dundee DD4 6QH
Tel: 01382 206888
Email: dda@wearewithyou.org.uk
Website: www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WeAreWithYouDundee

Drugs can impact your relationships, and your health. They can get you into trouble with the law, with work, money and your studies. It’s worth knowing the facts. This website contains information to help and support you.

Tel: 0800 587 5879
Telephone and webchat available Mon-Fri 9am-9pm & Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Website: www.knowthescore.info