Substances Support Scotland

01/04/2026

We’re proud to share our latest blog announcing our new psychosocial support service across Midlothian and East Lothian, strengthening access to compassionate, person-centred support for individuals, families and communities affected by problematic alcohol and drug use; we are committed to working in collaboration with partners and warmly welcome opportunities to connect with other organisations please get in touch via our website using the contact us

Substances Support Scotland (SSS) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract to deliver psychosocial support services across Midlothian and East Lothian.

15/03/2026

05/03/2026

Walk-In Triage Support Available today at

Dunfermline Community Support Hub – Kingsgate Shopping Centre
9.15am – 4.45pm


YMCA – Gallatown Community Hub
Oswald Road
Kirkcaldy
KY1 3EZ
11:00am - 1pm

If you’re looking for support with alcohol or substance use, our team at Substances Support Scotland (SSS) offers walk-in triage appointments where you can speak with someone and explore the support that may be right for you.

You don’t need a referral, just come along.

We also run outreach triage sessions in locations across Fife, making it easier to access support closer to home.

📍 Visit our website to find our outreach locations, dates and times. www.substancessupportscotland.org

Support starts with a conversation. We’re here when you’re ready.

Triage is the first point of contact for support and for access to drug and alcohol services across Fife.

20/02/2026

If you’re affected by problematic alcohol or substance use, or supporting someone who is, we are here.

We offer
✔ Same day triage support
✔ Hospital navigators (ASIST)
✔ Near Fatal Overdose outreach
✔ Retention support to stay connected
✔ KY Clubs, informal and practical help
✔ Mobile outreach Vehicle through Communities Connect

You can self refer, contact us as a family member, or be referred by a professional.

📞 01592 321 321
📧 enquiries@ss-scot.org

🌐 substancessupportscotland.org

You don’t have to face this alone.

Send a message to learn more

05/01/2026

🌱 Trainee Volunteer Counsellors Wanted 🌱

Are you currently studying an HND in Counselling and looking to gain meaningful, experience in a supportive environment?

We are seeking Trainee Volunteer Counsellors who are completing an HND in Counselling and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives.

As a trainee volunteer counsellor, you will:
💚 Gain supervised, hands-on counselling experience
💚 Receive professional supervision and ongoing support
💚 Work within a trauma-informed, values-led service
💚 Build skills and confidence to support your future career
💚 Support individuals affected by substance use and related challenges

To apply, you must:
✔️ Be currently studying an HND in Counselling
✔️ Be empathetic, reflective, and non-judgmental
✔️ Be able to commit time to training, supervision, and volunteering

📩 Interested in finding out more?
Send us a message, comment below, or email enquiries@ss-scot.org for an informal conversation.

Supporting people, one step at a time 💬💚

Send a message to learn more

24/06/2025

🙌 P E T E ‘ S M A N C H A T

Great support is available from Pete's Man Chat Movement on Wednesday night at Linton Lane Centre.

Please share!

We are here.

☎️ 01592 206200

23/06/2025

❤️ K E E P B E L I E V I N G

You can find out more about relapse prevention here:https://www.fassaction.org.uk/downloads/relapsprevention-ver1.0.pdf

We are here.

☎️ 01592 206200

20/06/2025

👋 W E L C O M E

Hello welcome to our all our new followers!

Please like, share our posts and invite your friends to like our page.

1. Visit ‘Fife Alcohol Support Service’
2. Got to ‘Community’
3. Click on ‘Invite Friends’

Thank you!

We are here.

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19/06/2025

🍳 L E A V I N G H O M E S K I L L S

Greener Kirkcaldy are running a free course on ‘Taste of Freedom – cook smart, spend smart’.

You can find out more here: https://www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/event/taste-of-freedom-cook-smart-spend-smart/2025-07-10/

Please share!

Essential cooking and budgeting skills for independent living. Learn how to make healthy and affordable meals and how to manage energy use and bills.

18/06/2025

❤️ W E A R E H E R E

Since 1977, we has provided a free and confidential service throughout Fife for anyone who is suffering from the problems of alcohol.

Here’s some tips from us on how to cut down your drinking: sensibledrinking-ver1.0.pdf

We are here.

☎️ 01592 206200

16/06/2025

☎️ C O N F I D E N T I A L

Sometimes it’s hard to pick up the phone.

At Fife Alcohol Support Service (FASS) we understand. So when you pick up the phone and ask for help, we get it. It’s not easy to ask for help but that’s why we are here. And why we’ve been here for 48 years.

Sometimes, we reach a point where all gets a bit too much. When life events happen and you seek comfort from a drink. Now, don’t get us wrong, we’re not saying there is anything wrong with having a drink. Here, at FASS, we support clients choice to reduce their alcohol to a healthy level or abstinence. However, if it’s affecting your relationships, your health or your life in general, we’re here to help.

So, what can you expect when you pick up the phone?

Well, we’ll take your details and keep them confidential. We’ll tell you about counsellor availability. How soon an appointment is available and when you’ll receive your appointment confirmation.

You don’t have to tell us about your drinking but if you want to, we’ll listen. We’ll be accepting and non-judgemental and if you need to speak to a counsellor we can arrange this for you. We can tell you what to expect at your first appointment and what you are committing to.

We also offer a service to significant others; family members and friends who are concerned about someone in their lives who is affected by alcohol. We’ll listen and offer support and if you would like an appointment we can arrange this too.

Sometimes it’s hard to pick up the phone. When you’re ready we are here.

☎️ 01592 206200

13/06/2025

❤️ L O V E D O N E S

Are you worried about a family member of friend and their alcohol use?

Find out more here:https://www.fassaction.org.uk/downloads/lookingafter-ver1.0.pdf

We are here.

☎️ 01592 206200