Access to Industry

Who is this for?

  • Adults (16+) in recovery from problematic substance use or with experience of the justice system who are looking to progress into positive destinations.

Who provides this?

  • Access to Industry

Description

This service supports adults of working age living in Midlothian and East Lothian, in recovery from problematic substance use or with experience of being in conflict with the law, looking to progress into education, training and employment.

Initial contact is made in accessible venues such as local libraries, community centres or recovery cafés. Participants are given support and training and encouraged to engage in local groups and activities to support them in their recovery journey.

Classes and group work are held in Dalkeith and Musselburgh, providing a choice of positive activities. Personal Learning and Development Action Plans are created for each participant to ensure they achieve their goals.

How do I access this?

  • By phone or email

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

No

Opening times

Monday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Tuesday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Wednesday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Thursday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Friday9.00 am – 3.45 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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Contact Details

Clair Dickson
Unit 40/16, Hardengreen Business Park 1, Dalhousie Road, Eskbank, EH22 3NU

Types of support on offer:

Creative
Support from someone with similar experience
Support in person
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

General wellbeing
Learning, employability, volunteering
Loneliness/isolated groups
Substance use

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