The Lighthouse Foundation

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Registered Charity No: SC031992

Company No: 272208

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We strongly believe families affected by someone else's addiction need support in their own right and for this reason families are the focus of our organisation.  All of our services have evolved to meet the needs of the families we work with .  The services we offer are available free to families who live in Ayrshire.  Click on the links below for information and help available to you and your family. 

You may have just discovered that a family member has a drug problem or you may have a family member that has been using drugs for a long time.  You may have feelings of loss, anger, shame and disappointment, having a family member misusing drugs can have a devastating affect on you and your family.   Click on the links below for information and help available to you and your family.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Counselling Directory

Free confidential service providing a facility for those in distress to find a councillor near to them and some useful information on dealing with emotional disorders.

www.counselling-directory.org.uk

Families Outside

Working for the well-being of families affected by imprisonment in Scotland.

www.familiesoutside.org.uk 

Family Mediation Centre

Mediation service for separated and divorced parents.  Support/counselling for children & young people is offered as part of this service.

Age group: 7-17years      Catchment Area: Ayrshire       Telephone: 01563 572429

South Ayrshire Befriending Project

SABP provides supportive friendships for socially isolated and excluded young people aged between 8 - 18 years in South Ayrshire. For more info click here

Age group: 8-18years      Catchment Area: South Ayrshire       Telephone: 01292 264000

Barnardoes

Support for families, children and young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. 

Age group: N/A     Catchment Area: South Ayrshire       Telephone: 01292 610479

East Ayrshire Advocacy Services

Independent advocacy for people aged 14-65 years who have a learning disability, a mental health problem or acquired brain injury. Services are also provided to all East Ayrshire residents age 65 years +

Age group: 14years plus     Catchment Area: East Ayrshire       Telephone: 01563 574442

DRUG AND ALCOHOL MISUSE

Turnaround Project (Kilmarnock)

Turnaround focuses on young men aged 18-30 years whose offending is persistent, high volume, low tariff and who are failing in other community-based alternatives, or who have had multiple remand or short-term prison sentences. Individuals who may be vulnerable due to substance misuse, mental health issues, homelessness, lack of coping/social skills etc. are given priority. Referrals can come from the courts, criminal justice social work and the Scottish Prison Service

Age group: Men 18-30      Catchment Area: East Ayrshire        Telephone: 01563 535 510

HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS

The Simon Community

The Glasgow Simon Community South Ayrshire Supported Living and Social Network Service, based in Ayr.  The service works with people requiring support as a result of severe and enduring mental health issues. The service works with individual Service Users and other significant people in the Service User’s life to identify activities which the Service User wishes to take part in. The service then provides support as identified to enable the service user to engage in their chosen activities. Support ranges from working to build social skills to practical support with arrangements.

Glasgow Simon Community
472 Ballater Street
Glasgow G5 0QW

Tel: 0141 418 6980      Fax:  0141 418 6981     Email: mail@glasgowsimon.com

Having a loved one addicted to drugs/alcohol can be like living on an emotional roller coaster.  Choosing to support someone with an addiction is not easy but it can result in positive changes.  Supporting your family member can be a long, chaotic journey, we can help support you through it.

You might suspect that a family member is using drugs or alcohol. Perhaps you have found an odd-looking pipe, your teaspoons are disappearing, there is burnt tin foil or rolling papers in the laundry. Maybe you have overheard a conversation not meant for you. Maybe you know for certain and don't know what to do now.

 While it may be difficult to get past the feelings of embarrassment and failure, the truth is asking for help is the best thing you can do for your child, your partner, yourself and your family.  That's what we are here for. 

The links below will give basic information on different drugs. More information can be found at Talk to Frank. Some symptoms can be attributed to other things but there is no harm in looking for additional information.  If you would like more information or just a listening ear please call us on 01563 521343 and we will do our best to help you.

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Registered Charity No: SC031992

Company No: 272208

40a Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2DJ

Tel: 01563 521 343