Tayside Council on Alcohol

24/05/2026

Reminders for this week's groups at TCA! 💐💜

22/05/2026

🎓 Last week, we attended the University of Dundee’s Community Education Annual Research & Scholarship Symposium!

The event showcased inspiring research projects from 4th year students, while also bringing together CLD practitioners from across the country and current Community Education students to share ideas, learning, and experiences.

Our Youth Mentoring Resource Worker, Georgia, attended the event as part of her studies, now coming to the end of 2nd year in Community Development & Youth Work. Georgia has really enjoyed the first year at university and is looking forward to a well-earned summer break before heading into 3rd year in September! ☀️

👏 A brilliant day highlighting the impact and importance of community education and collaborative practice.

📸 Georgia is pictured here with some classmates, along with a few snapshots from different sessions throughout the day.

22/05/2026

🐝 Just Bee Productions are a frontline charity in the heart of Dundee!

Check out a couple of their services below ⬇️ or visit their website for more information: https://www.justbeeproductions.co.uk/ 🔗

18/05/2026

💬 Looking for confidential support and advice?

TCA works alongside people, families and communities to mitigate the impact of substance use, gambling, offending and other risky or harmful behaviours 💜

For more information: https://alcoholtayside.com/ 🔗

18/05/2026

📣 Reminder about our Angus Family Support Group running this Wednesday 20th May from our Arbroath office! ⬇️

17/05/2026

What's on this week? 💡

16/05/2026

Strong relationships are at the heart of good mental health 💬

✨ 92% of young people improved their confidence to build and maintain positive relationships ✨

This is the impact of mentoring.

Our volunteer mentors help young people:

✔ Build Trust
✔ Practice communication skills
✔ Feel safe to open up

As one mentor shared:

💬 “Mentoring allows the young person to feel seen, heard and valued… it builds their confidence.”

Every connection built through mentoring is a step towards a more confident future.

NHS Tayside Leisure and Culture Dundee Advocating Together Dundee SCIO Dundee Museum of Transport Dundee International Women's Centre BeFriends Dundee Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action Transition Dundee Sistema Scotland The MAXwell Centre Cake or Dice Feeling Strong

15/05/2026

Mentoring doesn’t just transform young people’s lives, it’s powerful for volunteers too 💛

Here’s what our mentors say:

💬 “I’ve gained so many new valuable skills and experiences.”
💬 “It’s so fulfilling watching a young person build trust and confidence.”
💬 “I’ve developed stronger communication skills, especially around harder topics.”
💬 “Volunteering always brightens my week.”

Our mentors:
✨ Build meaningful connections
✨ Develop lifelong skills
✨ Make a real difference

And in return:

they grow, learn, and feel part of something special.

👉 Interested in becoming a volunteer mentor?

Apply here: https://alcoholtayside.com/volunteer-with-us/

Or get in touch with us if you’d like to find out more, we’d love to hear from you 💬

NHS Tayside Leisure and Culture Dundee Advocating Together Dundee SCIO Dundee Museum of Transport Dundee International Women's Centre BeFriends Dundee Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action Transition Dundee Sistema Scotland The MAXwell Centre Cake or Dice Feeling Strong

15/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the power of connection 💚

✨ 92% of young people our we supported reported improved wellbeing ✨

This progress doesn’t happen by chance, it’s made possible by our incredible volunteer mentors.

By showing up each week, listening without judgement, and creating a safe space to talk, mentors help young people feel:

💬 Heard
💬 Valued
💬 Supported

Sometimes having one trusted person can make all the difference.

NHS Tayside Leisure and Culture Dundee Advocating Together Dundee SCIO Dundee Museum of Transport Dundee International Women's Centre BeFriends Dundee Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action Transition Dundee Sistema Scotland The MAXwell Centre Cake or Dice Feeling Strong

12/05/2026