Substances Support Scotland

08/06/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 We’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join the team at Substances Support Scotland and help make a real difference in communities across Scotland.

We currently have exciting opportunities available for:

🔹 Hospital Navigator
🔹 Dedicated Addiction Worker
🔹 Outreach Navigator

If you’re committed to supporting people with compassion, dignity, and a person-centred approach, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Full details and application information can be found in the Goodmoves link below.

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03/06/2026

Kicking off

We’re delighted to introduce and welcome Hannah, our new Volunteer Coordinator at Substances Support Scotland 💙

In our latest blog, Hannah shares her passion for the power of volunteering:
“Volunteering… can offer individuals a space to grow in confidence, develop skills, and feel a sense of purpose and belonging.”

This is exactly what we’re striving to create through our Positive Pathways – safe, supportive spaces where people can connect, grow, and move forward in their own way.

✨ Find out more about Hannah and her role by reading the full blog below 👇

I am Hannah and I am the Volunteer Coordinator here at Substances Support Scotland. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead the development of our positive pathway.

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
📧 [email protected]

🌐 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 [email protected] for an informal conversation.

Supporting people, one step at a time 💬💚

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