Problematic Substance Use Advocacy Service (Advocard)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • People aged 16 years old and over and who identify as having problematic substance use

Description

Advocard’s team of trained advocacy workers can support you by listening, discussing and exploring your options, and communicating your views to those that need to hear them. Advocard can help if you are finding it difficult to access services or gain access to treatment.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party
  • Service is appointment only

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

  • Wheelchair access
  • Translation service available

Opening times

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED

Types of support on offer:

Support in person
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Housing, benefits, debt
Isolation
Learning, employability, volunteering
Loneliness
Long term conditions/disabilities
Substance use

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