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Drop-in Services
The Drop-in space at 32 Cockburn Street, in the centre of Edinburgh, is run by staff and trained peer volunteers. We aim to create a friendly informal and safe space for:
- free information and support about drugs (including alcohol) and sexual health
- free condoms and lube via the NHS Lothian C:Card service
- free pregnancy testing
- free period products
- free Take Home Naloxone kits and training (for people aged 14+, see information below)
- free sexual health testing (see below for more information)
- information about volunteering with Crew
- information about Crew Counselling and Support Services
- confidential chat around any concerns around your or someone else’s drug taking, signposting to our drug counselling or other services.
The Digital Drop-in
The Digital Drop-in can be accessed via:
- Email: dropin@crew2000.org.uk
- Free text: 07860047501
- Direct message (DM) on Instagram: @crew_2000
Opening times
Both our Drop-in at 32 Cockburn St, and our Digital Drop-in service are available:
- Mondays 1–5pm
- Tuesdays 1–5pm
- Wednesdays 1–5pm
- Thursdays 3–7pm
- Fridays 1–5pm
- Saturdays 1–5pm (we are closed on Sundays).
Take Home Naloxone
We can offer anyone aged 14+ free access to naloxone -the opioid overdose reversal medicine- and we can train you how to use it! Find out more about accessing naloxone at Crew.
Accessing testing
Pregnancy testing for people under 26 is free, in partnership with Healthy Respect. Testing can be done at the Drop-in or taken away and uses a standard ‘pee’ test which can be done from three weeks after unprotected sex or from the first day of a missed period. No appointment is needed; just come to the drop-in during opening times.
Blood-borne virus and STI options currently are:
- Waverley Care Rapid Testing @ Crew ( HIV & syphilis) – provided in partnership with Waverley Care and available to anyone who feels they should get tested, you can get results in 15mins! This service is fortnightly at Crew on Thursdays 5–7pm. To book a free slot simply click here or visit Crew Drop-in.
- Postal Testing Kits (PTKs) – urine or swab tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea which must be done onsite by yourself using our private facilities (we do not attend or carry out any physical testing), and can be posted for results by you or Crew, are available to young people in Edinburgh 13 to 18 years old, or under 26 years if facing any barriers to accessing other testing options e.g. due to neurodivergence, difficulty of access, mental health. Results take approx. 14 days.
Information for professionals
Crew Drop-in Services are part of the Edinburgh City-wide network of organisations known as the Young Person’s Substance Use Services (YPSUS). We work with young people who are taking drugs including alcohol and can offer ongoing one-to-one support.
We also offer bespoke drug and sexual health workshops for young people which aim to challenge opinions around risky behaviours, build confidence and resilience, and promote positive wellbeing. Training is also available for staff working with young people. To find out more please contact dropin@crew2000.org.uk.
