Voluntary Organisations in Fife

Organisation Details

Activities

Fife Alcohol Support Service (FASS) aims to help individuals and families affected by alcohol related problems improve the quality of their lives. The agency provides a free confidential 1 to 1 counselling service for anyone aged 16 and over conerned about their own drinking or that of a relative or friend.
 
FASS counselling can help people find personal solutions to alcohol-realted problems that may include stopping or reducing drinking, coping with a drinker, making healthier lifestyle choices and improiving quality of life.
 
Counselling is available daytime and evening in 30 centres throughout Fife which includes health centres, hospitals and outreach locations. For people who would prefer to attend support groups, FASS provides groups in Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline. Clients / Service Users can refer themselves by telephone, letter or by visiting the office in Kirkcaldy. Referrals may also be made by GP's, Employers, social work and other relevant agencies. Further information and referral forms are available on the website.

Meeting Place

Service is available in 26 Health Centres, Clinics and Hospitals throughout Fife.

Categories

Alcohol Issues, Counselling, Health

Client Group

Alcohol abuse

Operational Area

Fife Wide

Service Restrictions

Service is available to anyone aged 16 and over.

Year Established

1977

Constituted

Yes

AGM

 -

Legal/Charitable Status

Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee

National Affiliations

Alcohol Focus Scotland

Community Planning

Health and well-being, Safer Communities