Crew: mind altering

Crew: mind altering "National charity: we neither condemn or condone drug use: we exist to reduce drug-related harm"

Crew was formed in 1992 with the aim of providing viable, evidence-based information on drugs, to reduce the stigma of talking about drugs and drug use, and support people to make better, more informed choices around substance use. We also provide information and support to promote positive approaches to sexual health. Crew neither condemns or condones drug use: our focus is harm reduction - seeki

ng to inform people of potential harms & risks associated with drugs and, if people choose to use any of them, suggest ways to use that reduce those harms. Drugs information, harm reduction tips, a risk assessor tool and dedicated app to assist anyone wishing to stabilise, reduce or stop use of any particular substance can be found on our website - www.crew.scot. Head there for reports, training, agency visits, events and Crew's Expert Witness. You can also call the office 9.30-5pm weekdays on 0131 220 3404. If you need information &/or support about drugs &/or sexual health but cannot come to Crew, there are other fantastic organisations to check out:

Know The Score Scotland - http://knowthescore.info/
Find Local Drug Services in Scotland - www.scottishdrugservices.com
Scottish Families Affected by Drugs - www.sfad.org.uk
Addiction Recovery Companion Edinburgh - www.arcapp.co.uk
Healthy Respect - www.healthyrespect.co.uk
LGBT Youth Scotland - www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
Lothian Sexual Health - www.lothiansexualhealth.scot.nhs.uk
SX Scotland - http://s-x.scot/
Scottish Trans Alliance - www.scottishtrans.org

We love working with  and are excited that fortnightly rapid HIV & syphilis testing will continue, at the NEW TIME of 4....
02/04/2026

We love working with and are excited that fortnightly rapid HIV & syphilis testing will continue, at the NEW TIME of 4.30-6.30pm from Thurs 9 April.
Still free, still quick, and still supporting you to take control!

Sorry!Crew will be closed on Monday the 30th of March.We will open again on Tuesday the 31st as usual.💚
27/03/2026

Sorry!

Crew will be closed on Monday the 30th of March.

We will open again on Tuesday the 31st as usual.

💚

There are continued reports of increased drug harms in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including near fatal and some fatal o...
18/02/2026

There are continued reports of increased drug harms in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including near fatal and some fatal overdoses.

This includes benzos and he**in, sometimes with he**in reported as looking unusual, potentially contaminated with synthetic opioids.

Naloxone is a life-saving medicine that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

Signs of an opioid overdose include:
Unconsciousness – won't wake with a shout or a shake
Severe nausea and vomiting
Seizures/fitting
Difficulty breathing/snoring/raspy breathing
Blue/pale tingeing of knees, hands and lips
Slow or erratic pulse (heartbeat)
Pale, cold and clammy skin
Pin-point pupils

In an emergency call 999 for an ambulance

When to give naloxone:
Naloxone should be given to anyone who is non-responsive and displaying signs of an overdose.

If you are unsure if the person has taken opioids, always use naloxone as this will not cause any harm. If they do have opioids in their system amongst other drugs, reversing the effects may be enough to bring that person round.

Get naloxone:
In Scotland, you can get FREE training in how to give someone who has overdosed nasal naloxone (if you’re aged 14+) or injectable naloxone (if you’re aged 16+) and get a FREE kit from:

Your local drug service, including the Crew Drop-in (in person)
https://www.crew.scot/get-naloxone-at-crew/

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (by post)
https://www.sfad.org.uk/naloxone

What to do if you witness overdose:
📱Call 999, say you suspect an overdose
✨Follow the call handler’s instructions
💗Administer naloxone
💓Stay with the person

Info on getting help in Edinburgh with Drugs:
https://www.edinburghadp.co.uk/
ARC-Edinburgh App: https://arcapp.co.uk/

Bereavement support from SFAD:
Call 0808 010 1011
https://www.sfad.org.uk/support-services/bereavement

Support for people who have provided CPR - Chest Heart + Stroke Scotland Freephone:
0808 801 0899

Report harms related to drugs anonymously:
https://publichealthscotland.scot/population-health/improving-scotlands-health/drugs/surveillance/rapid-action-drug-alerts-and-response-radar/what-is-radar/

Not only did young people from the magnificent Leith Academy recently secure £3,000 for Crew in the  Youth Philanthropy ...
26/01/2026

Not only did young people from the magnificent Leith Academy recently secure £3,000 for Crew in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative hosted by the ; but Leith Academy are also hosting a 'battle of the bards' night of poetry and song this Wednesday 28th January EH6 6BJ!

This event commemeorates the 'Queen's Wake', a competition organised by Mary Queen of Scots on her arrival in Leith in 1561, which drew bards from across Scotland to perform for the prize of her very own harp.

On Wednesday, local poets and musicians will compete for a cash prize of £1,000, kindly donated by local businesses.

All proceeds from ticket sales will go to local charities including Crew, and you can book tickets while donating directly here https://leith-academy.sumupstore.com/product/27-the-queen-s-wake-ticket

Please join the event or share to support Crew's harm reduction work!

When will Crew be open over the next three weeks? 🎅🌲Our Drop-in will be open throughout the festive period for anybody w...
17/12/2025

When will Crew be open over the next three weeks? 🎅🌲

Our Drop-in will be open throughout the festive period for anybody who is looking to access C-card services or a chat about drugs or sexual health with our talented team of Drop-in workers and peer support volunteers. 💚🌱

FESTIVE OPENING TIMES:

Mon 22nd Dec 1-5pm
Tues 23rd Dec 1-5pm
Wed 24th Dec 1-5pm
Thurs 25th Dec CLOSED
Fri 26th Dec CLOSED
Sat 27th Dec 1-5pm
Mon 29th Dec 1-5pm
Tues 30th Dec 1-5pm
Wed 31st Dec 1-5pm
Thurs 1st Jan 2026 CLOSED
Fri 2nd Jan CLOSED
Sat 3rd Jan 1-5pm

We're looking for a Counsellor, working 23 hours weekly with our dedicated team offering trauma-informed counselling for...
17/12/2025

We're looking for a Counsellor, working 23 hours weekly with our dedicated team offering trauma-informed counselling for people affected by psychostimulant drugs.

"Counselling has made me more confident, and helped me reach over 6 months of sobriety, whilst also helping me with my overall mental health and making me realise how important my physical and mental well-being actually is"

Applications are open until 12 Noon, Monday 26th January 2026, interviews for shortlisted candidates Monday 2nd February,

Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eDC8yNfg or on our website

Last Crew x Waverley Care date of the year this Thursday, 5-7pm 11th Dec (though we will be back from Thurs Jan 15th 202...
08/12/2025

Last Crew x Waverley Care date of the year this Thursday, 5-7pm 11th Dec (though we will be back from Thurs Jan 15th 2026)! Check our bio for free booking!

A massive thank you to our Crew 2000 Kiltwalkers for braving wind 🌬️, rain 🌧️ and seals 🦭 to raise money for Crew! Ever ...
27/09/2025

A massive thank you to our Crew 2000 Kiltwalkers for braving wind 🌬️, rain 🌧️ and seals 🦭 to raise money for Crew!

Ever penny helps us reduce drug-related harm without judgement. 🌱

It's not too late to donate, share or find out how you can support us in future! Head to the link detailed in this post or visit our website to see more. 💚

Crew is doing Kiltwalk 2025! 🎉Take a look at our team who will be tackling the Mighty Stride; a 20 mile walk around Edin...
01/09/2025

Crew is doing Kiltwalk 2025! 🎉

Take a look at our team who will be tackling the Mighty Stride; a 20 mile walk around Edinburgh. 👉

Want to cheer us on? 💪 Head to our JustGiving page to donate at: www.justgiving.com/team/crew2000

With Gift Aid, 100% of your donation + 25% goes to supporting Crew and the work we do. 💚

Address

32A Cockburn Street
Edinburgh
EH11PB

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441312203404

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