VOCAL

What is VOCAL?

Having a family member or friend who is using drugs or alcohol can be:

• confusing
• frustrating
• lonely
• expensive
• hard to cope with
• can take a toll on your own health.

VOCAL's family Support Addictions (FSA) service provides a wide variety of free and confidential support including information about:

• substances
• addiction
• your rights
• legal matters
• support and specialist services.

The FSA team run a monthly SMART Family & Friends group and can support you with:

• stress management
• healthy eating
• access to gym and fitness sessions
• activities to help you unwind.

The wider VOCAL team can also provide information on practical support with:

• welfare benefits
• grants for breaks and household items
• how to reduce you household bills.

Download VOCAL's Family Support Addictions leaflet (PDF)

Visit VOCAL Midlothian's web page