Recovery services
“Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential”.
MELDAP with its partners have developed a Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC). The ROSC could be thought of as a network of community based services and supports that is person centred and builds on the strengths of individuals, families and communities.
If you are just setting out on your recovery journey then remember to take it slowly and one step at a time. It is important to connect with the recovery community and there are many ways to do that.
SMART Recovery Meetings
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
Monday 5.15pm to 6.30pm
Volunteer Centre East Lothian, 56 High Street, Tranent, EH33 1HA
Tel: 07843339963
Loretto Community Hall, Musselburgh
Wednesday 9.30am to 10.30am
Our Lady of Loretto Community Hall, Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AJ
Tel: 07843339963
The Esk Centre
Friday 11.30am to 12.30pm
The Esk Centre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, EH21 6AB
Tel: 07843339963
Social Groups
Starfish Recovery Cafe, Musselburgh
The café is run by people in recovery, carers and volunteers, they offer a safe place that is drug and alcohol free where people can socialise and share their aspirations – but also a centre for the whole community to enjoy. The café opens at 9.00am offering a host of tasty food for you to enjoy.
Wednesday 9.00am to 2.00pm
Our Lady of Loretto Community Hall, Newbigging, Musselburgh, EH21 7AJ
Tel: 07843339963
Web: www.facebook.com/starfishrecovery
Fa'side Cafe
Held at the Volunteer Centre, this is a drop in space for people to have a chat with Peer Support workers while enjoying a tea / coffee.
Friday 2pm - 4pm
Volunteer Centre, High Street, Tranent
Tel: 07843339963
Starfish at the Lighthouse Cafe, Prestonpans
Starfish @ The Light House Cafe in Prestonpans provides a safe space for people to have a chat with our Peer Support Workers over a cuppa and a bite to eat.
Thursday 1pm-3pm
The Light House Cafe, West Loan, Prestonpans EH32 9NT
Tel: 07843339963
Tuesday Chums, Haddington
Tuesday Chums is an outreach programme for those in the community who are experiencing some degree of exclusion associated with alcohol and/or drug use issues and/or related mental health issues. It is a drop-in service at lunch time where you will meet like-minded people, group sessions and 1:1 counselling is available.
Tuesday 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Nungate and Haddington Community Centre, Haddington
Email: info@fridayfriends.org.uk
The Ridge, Dunbar
The cafe provides a warm safe space for people in recovery. The Ridge runs regular support sessions, befriending, wellbeing workshops and volunteering opportunities, please contact the Ridge for further information.
Friday 12:00pm to 2:00pm
The Ridge, 40A High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1JH
Tel: 07849743066
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings
Fisherrow Community Centre
Tuesday 6.30pm to 7.45pm
Fisherrow Community Centre, South Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6AT
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings
AA Meeting days and venues are subject to change, however the East Lothian meeting points are detailed within this link: Find a Meeting | Alcoholics Anonymous | East Lothian
Cocaine Anonymous (CA) Meetings
St Nicolas Buccleuch Church
Sunday 7.00pm
St Nicolas Buccleuch Church, 119 High Street, Dalkeith
Education / Employability
Recovery College
Transitions in partnership with MELDAP have developed a recovery college that operates within Midlothian and East Lothian to provide people of working age, who are in recovery or are carers of people with addiction, the opportunity to participate in a free educational programme which will enable you to learn new skills, gain qualifications and further your training. You will be able to participate in accredited learning through our classes which are taught by tutors of Edinburgh College. For more information or to refer either speak to your worker or contact Transitions direct.
Tel: Claire on 0131 260 9721 / 07741293496
East Lothian Works
East Lothian Works can help with advice on jobs, training and skills development. The office is located in Haddington and is open 5 days a week.
9am to 5pm Monday – Thursday and until 12noon on a Friday.
Tel: 01620 827 262
Web: www.facebook.com/eastlothianworks