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Wondering how you can access Crew’s Support Services over the festive period? We’ve written up some information below and included some key emergency phone numbers if you or someone you know are in need of urgent support.
Crew Counselling Service
Our Counselling service will be closed over the festive season after Friday 20th December, and will reopen on Monday 6th January. Our Drop-in is open for support during the times listed in the table below.
Crew Drop-in
Our Drop-in at 32 Cockburn Street will be open for support over the festive period:
| Day | DROP IN OPENING HOURS |
| Monday 23rd Dec | 1pm – 5pm |
| Tuesday 24th Dec (Christmas Eve) | 1pm – 5pm |
| Wednesday 25th Dec (Christmas Day) | CLOSED |
| Thursday 26th Dec | CLOSED |
| Friday 27th Dec | TBC |
| Saturday 28th Dec | 1pm – 4:30pm |
| Sunday 29th Dec | CLOSED |
| Monday 30th Dec | 1pm – 5pm |
| Tuesday 31st Dec (New Year’s Eve) | 1pm – 5pm |
| Wednesday 1st Jan (New Year’s Day) | CLOSED |
| Thursday 2nd Jan | CLOSED |
| Friday 3rd Jan | 1pm – 5pm |
| Saturday 4th Jan | 1pm – 5pm (as normal) |
| Monday 5th Jan | 1pm – 5pm (as normal) |
Need Help Now?
Drug Emergencies
Always call 999. This could be for a physical or mental health emergency. The emergency services, including police, have a priority for preserving life. In an emergency situation:
- Call 999 (or 112 internationally)
- Be honest about what you think the person has taken, how much and when
- Stay with the casualty until help arrives
- Find out more about drug emergencies here.
General Support
Here are some services that offer immediate support and may be open when we are not.
Free, confidential, online support for alcohol, other drugs and mental health:
Monday to Friday – 9am to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 4pm
Visit: www.wearewithyou.org.uk
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:
Free phone all day, every day on: 0808 801 0414
Text: 07974429075
Space to talk when you are feeling down.
Visit: www.breathingspace.scot
Free phone: 0800 83 85 84
Weekdays: Monday – Thursday, 6pm – 2am
Weekend: Friday 6pm – Monday 6am
Visit: www.samaritans.org
Call:116 123
For people affected by someone else’s drug use:
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs: www.sfad.org.uk
VOCAL: www.vocal.org.uk
To find a drug service near you:
In Scotland, visit Scottish Drug Services Directory – www.scottishdrugservices.com
In Europe, download TripApp – tripapp.org
