About WLDAS

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service is an innovative voluntary organisation.  Formed in 1985, we now have an established reputation for our preventive and caring services in drug, alcohol, tobacco, HIV/AIDS and sexual health.

We have a professional multi-skilled staff team to deliver our services which include:

Rehabilitation
"Getting into Gear" is a project supporting ex or stabilised drug users back into education, training or employment.  Our staff team offer a range of services including:

	8 week structured programme which covers confidence building, job-seeking skills
	Counselling & Support
	Social Activities
	Complementary Therapies
	Work tasters & Work placements

Training

    Health Care Professionals

    Commercial Sector

    Social Work Staff

    Teachers

    Youth and Community Workers

on a wide variety of topics.  Workers will be happy to discuss your training needs and to tailor training to meet your requirements.

Education & Support

For young people in:

   Schools

   Youth Clubs

   Young People’s Centres

   Employment

   Voluntary Organisations

Community Groups

We will be happy to come and talk to your group

    Over 50s

    Mothers and Toddlers

    User Groups

Counselling

Our qualified Counselling Staff offer a range of caring services including:

	Confidential support and counselling to individuals who are affected by the misuse of drugs and/or alcohol
	A dedicated counselling service for young people under 16
	A dedicated counselling service for people who want to address their smoking
	A choice of venues in West Lothian offering easier access for clients
	Assessment appointment within 3 weeks
	Support for statutory or non-statutory agencies who wish to refer or who would like advice on how to work with a client themselves
	Support and counselling to partners/family members and carers
	Access to West Lothian Family Support Group

Consultation and Advice

During normal office hours, our workers will be happy to answer any queries or give advice on drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sexual health, HIV or related issues.  If we cannot help, we will point you in the right direction.  We aim to deal with any enquiry within 5 working days

Information

An information service is available to professional workers, students and members of the public.  We hold a comprehensive library of books, training materials, periodicals and videos.

Student Services

We have a good reputation for working with students  from different courses.  Some of the services we offer include:

Monthly information days

Assistance with student projects/assignments

A range of community field placement

Pre and post qualifying training

We work closely with the University of Edinburgh, Telford, Stevenson and West Lothian Colleges of Further Education.  

Workplace

Read our Leaflets online
A wide range of leaflets are available.  Should you require information on alcohol, stopping smoking or help with a family member’s drug use, we can help you. Leaflets available online at the moment are:

1)    Why Not Join the West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service Team of Sessional Workers?    CLICK HERE

2)    The Young Person's Referral Scheme    Information for clients    CLICK HERE

3)    Information for you on our Counselling Services
CLICK HERE

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