Substance Use Recovery Cafes

On Tuesday 20 August, the National Records of Scotland released their annual statistics report on drug-related deaths for 2023.  For East Lothian 20 deaths were recorded.  Each of these deaths represents a tragic loss of life, and our condolences go out to the families and friends involved.

Recovery Cafes

Knowing that vulnerable individuals are often hesitant to contact ‘official’ services, peer support workers meet individuals through peer group meetings and recovery cafes.  There are a number of these that take place every week across East Lothian: 

SMART Meetings are held:

• Monday 5:15pm-6:30pm at the Volunteer Centre, Tranent
• Wednesday 9:30am-10:30am at Loretto Community Hall
• Friday 11.30am-12.30pm at the Esk Centre, Musselburgh

Recovery Cafes / Peer Support Groups are held:

• Starfish Café in Musselburgh – Wednesday 9.30am-11am at Lady of Loretto Community Hall
• Fa’side Café in Tranent – Friday 2pm-4pm at the Volunteer Centre
• Starfish at the Lighthouse Café in Prestonpans – Thursday 1pm-3pm
• Tuesday Chums at the Nungate Community Centre, Haddington, on Tuesday 1pm-3pm
• The Ridge Café – Friday 12pm-2pm at the The Ridge, Dunbar

Substance Use Contact Service

The Contact Service provides a direct point of contact for all substance use related services.

By calling or texting 07843 339 958, individuals, concerned family members or friends can engage in a confidential, trauma informed, person centred conversation focused on addressing their concerns and needs. From there the individual or caller will be directed to the most appropriate service or combination of services to gain appropriate support.

The Contact Service is available:

• Monday to Friday 9am-9pm
• plus there is a 24/hr messaging service

Further information

More information can be found at www.meldap-recovery.co.uk or www.facebook.com/meldap.