Alcohol, drugs and substance abuse
Substance misuse can have a devastating impact on an individual’s physical and mental health, their financial and social circumstances and their family and friends as well as the wider community as a whole. Anyone worried about substance misuse can also speak to their GP who will e able to refer onto more intensive support services.
Forth Valley Area Substance Co-ordination
Stirling Substance Misuse Forum - service users forum
For people living in the Stirling area, there are a number of services that can provide treatment for those with an addiction issue and services available to support the families, friends and carers affected by substance misuse. There are also direct access services that members of the public can contact for support without requiring a referral from a professional person. These are:
| Name | Contact | Type of organisation | Who is it for |
| Alcohol link |
Unit 2, Block 1, Cooperage Business Village, Cooperage Way, Alloa Tel: 01259 726632 |
Voluntary | Anyone with an alcohol or drug problem |
Counselling and Support Service for Alcohol and Drugs |
13 Pitt Terrace, Stirling, FK8 2EZ Tel: 01786 450721 |
Voluntary | People with alcohol and substance use problems, and their carers |
| Signpost Forth Valley |
Room 40, Alloa Business Centre, Whins Road, Alloa, FK10 3SA Tel: 01259 726602
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Voluntary | Problematic substance users and their families. |
If you are unsure which service is suitable for you, please contact Signpost Forth Valley and they will direct you. Note: some services are based out-with the area, but staff will travel to the area or arrange suitable a location to meet
Young People's Services
| Name | Contact | Type of organisation | Who is it for |
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Braehead House, 14 Calton Crescent, Braehead, Stirling, FK7 0BB Tel: 01786 450963 |
Voluntary | Young people affected by substance misuse. Usually referral is made by a professional (Teacher or Social Worker), but can be contacted directly. Barnardos also provide drop in clinics in schools |
Family Support Services
| Name | Contact | Type of organisation | Who is it for |
| Stirling Family Support Service |
36 St John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA Tel: 01786 470797 0800 027 0898 (helpline) |
Voluntary | Anyone concerned or affected by drug use, especially families and carers |
| Family Support and Community Childcare |
Stirling Council, 4 Woodside Road, Raploch, Stirling,FK8 1RF Tel: 01786 443348 |
Local authority | Anyone experiencing a range of difficulties including drug/alcohol problems who requires childcare support for under 5s |
Young Carers
| Name | Contact | Type of organisation | Who is it for |
| Stirling Carers Centre |
65-69 Barton Street, Stirling, FK8 1HH Tel: 01786 447003 |
Voluntary | Carers under the age of 18 - caring for someone with illness, disability or drug/alcohol problems |
Helplines
Drinkline Tel: 0800 917 8282
Smokeline Tel: 0800 84 84 84
Know the Score Tel: 0800 587 5879
Other services
| Name | Contact | Type of organisation | Who is it for |
| Alcoholics Anonymous |
Northern Service Office, 50 Wellington Street, Glasgow, G2 6HJ Tel: 0141 226 2214 (information) Tel: 0845 769 7555 (24 hour helpline) |
Voluntary | Anyone with an alcohol problem and seeking abstinence |
| Community Alcohol and Drug Service |
Bannockburn Hospital , Stirling Road, Bannockburn, FK7 8AH Tel: 01786 483131 (Alcohol service) Tel: 01786 483121 (Drug service) |
National Health Service (Forth Valley) | People with alcohol or drug problems. Referral through your General Practitioner or Signpost Forth Valley |
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