Useful contacts

If you, a family member or a close friend have (or you think either you or they may have) an addiction problem then you might find some of the links below of use:

Alcohol:

For the person with a drink problem:
Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline: 0845 769 7555 (24 hours, 365 days a year)

For the partner of a person with a drink problem:
Al-Anon Glasgow Helpline: 0141 339 8884 (10am - 10pm, 365 days a year)

For younger family members affected by someone else's drinking:
Alateen Helpline: 0141 339 8884 (10am - 10pm, 365 days a year)
Please note that there are no Alateen meetings in Scotland.

Narcotic Drugs:

Narcotics Anonymous Helpline: 0845 373 3366 (24 hours, 365 days a year)

East Dunbartonshire Community Addiction Team (C.A.T.): 0141 588 5143 (9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday)

Cocaine:

Cocaine Anonymous Helpline: 0800 612 0225 (10am - 10pm, 365 days a year)

Gambling:

For the person with a gambling problem:
Gamblers Anonymous Glasgow Helpline: 0870 050 8881 (24 hours, 365 days a year)

For the partner of a person with a gambling problem:
Gam-Anon Glasgow Helpline: 0870 050 8881 (24 hours, 365 days a year)

General:

Feeling down?
Breathing Space Scotland Helpline: 0800 838 587 (6pm - 2am)

Suicidal?
Samaritans Helpline: 08457 909 090 (24 hours, 365 days a year)

For kids who need someone to talk to:
Childline Helpline: 0800 11 11 (24 hours, 365 days a year, freephone number)