Resources
These organisations offer support and information alongside Solid Ground. The list includes help with alcohol and drug use, the effects of growing up around addiction or family instability, emotional distress and urgent medical concerns.
Using any of these services is entirely separate from attending Solid Ground. Our meetings are walk-in, with no referral required.
Alcohol and Drugs Support
AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
Local and online meetings.
Website: www.aa.org.uk
Helpline (UK): 0800 9177 650
Al-Anon Family Groups
Support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking — past or present.
Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Helpline (UK): 0800 0086 811
(Available 10am–10pm, 365 days a year)
ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
Support for people raised in chaotic or unpredictable homes.
Website: www.adultchildren.org
UK & Europe info: www.acawsoec.org
NA – Narcotics Anonymous
Support for drug recovery.
Website: www.ukna.org
Helpline (UK): 0300 999 1212
Nacoa
Support for adults affected by parental drinking.
Website: www.nacoa.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 358 3456
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol/drug use in Scotland.
Website: https://www.sfad.org.uk/
Helpline: 08080 10 10 11
E-mail Helpline: helpline@sfad.org.uk
Local and National Support
Breathing Space
Emotional support for anyone feeling overwhelmed (Scotland).
Website: www.breathingspace.scot
Helpline: 0800 83 85 87
(Weekdays 6pm–2am, weekends 24 hours)
Samaritans
24/7 listening support.
Website: www.samaritans.org
Helpline: 116 123 (free)
Minds Change
Trauma informed training and resources
Website: www.mindschange.co.uk/
NHS Inform
Trusted health and mental health information.
Website: www.nhsinform.scot
East Ayrshire Recovery Hub
Local support for recovery and community connection.
Website: www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk (search “Recovery Hub”)
Phone (general): 01563 576000
NHS 24
If you need urgent help
If you or someone else is at immediate risk, phone 999.
For non-emergency medical advice, phone 111.
Solid Ground Programme
Our Programme Meetings are still being developed. Information and resources will be added here before they begin.