ADAPT - Drug & Alcohol support for young parents in Edinburgh

ADAPT provides drug & alcohol support within the Edinburgh area to young parents who have addiction issues.

The overall aim of the service is to ensure young parents are given the necessary support to reduce and ultimately cease their substance misuse.

This will result in and increased likelihood that their children will be able to remain within the parental home.

We will work alongside a number of locally based organisations to offer a package of support including drug and alcohol counselling, parenting advice, personal support and health advice.

Where appropriate, housing within the Edinburgh area may also be available.
 

Who can use this service?

The service is designed to help 16-25 year-olds with addiction issues who have children or are about to have children.
 

How can I access this service?

The service can be accessed by completing a referral form (by individual or agency worker)

More about this service

The service consists of:

• Flexible support that meets the needs of the young parent(s) and their families
• Support to facilitate child contact
• Practical help to access essential childcare items e.g. buggies, bedding, bottles etc...

There is also a wide range of other support available through accessing ADAPT such as:

• Support to deal with phone calls and correspondence
• Help with home-making and life-skills
• Help to access health services
• Advice on debts, budgeting and benefits advice
• Help in finding education, training and employment opportunities
   

ADAPT is a comprehensive service providing a complete package of support, help and advice for young parents with addiction issues.

This service is regulated by Social Work and Social Improvement Scotland. You can contact them at Care Commission, Compass House, 11 Riverside Drive, Dundee DD1 4NY. Tel: 01382 207100.