Scotland’s alcohol-specific deaths remain high, with approx 50 lives lost weekly. We welcome the fall but urgent need remains. GCA has supported people for 60 years & calls for investment in alcohol-specific services. Here's what we do: glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org

New Drugs Counselling Service in Glasgow 💬 Support for anyone affected by cocaine or cannabis—your own use or a loved one’s. Sessions with counsellor Rachel | Mon, Wed & Thu evenings | Affordable rates. 🔗 www.gcadrugscounselling.co.uk #Glasgow #Counselling #MentalHealth

We’re hiring at GCA in Glasgow! Available roles: • U-Turn Group Worker – £22.9–23.6k (pro-rata), pt, • Training & Development Officer – £26.0–28.9k (pro-rata), hybrid, • Women’s Wellbeing Support Worker – £22.9–24.9k (pro-rata), women only, Sep glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk#/

We won! 🎉 During this years Inspiring City Awards we won the 850 Legacy Award! We are absolutely over the moon to receive this prestigious award, and on our 60th year - we are delighted to be recognised for the support over to thousands of people. @newsquestevents.bsky.social

GCA Job Opportunities! We are currently looking for a Training & Development Officer and a U-Turn Group Worker. To find out more and apply go to our Hireful page >>>https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the Inspiring City Awards 2025 in two categories: 850 Legacy Award & Community Impact Award✨ As we celebrate 60 years of GCA, it’s an honour to be recognized for our continued impact in Glasgow City!

Now hiring: Wellbeing Support Worker Men's Service in Head Office. For more information, please view the full job details which can be seen here: glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk#/job/details...

Tuesday marked Results Day in Scotland! 📰🎓 Our career journeys rarely follow a straight line, and that’s absolutely okay! A lot of our fantastic team members are evidence that there is #NoWrongPath!

Now hiring: COSCA Trainer in Head Office. For more information, please view the full job details which can be seen here glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk#/

🎓 From Student to Professional! "Completing the diploma with GCA enabled me to pursue a career in the addiction field. It also led to employment within GCA! I highly recommend this course." Train with expert tutors, gain hands-on experience & build your counselling career. 📍 bit.ly/gcadiploma

🎓 From Student to Professional! "Completing the diploma with GCA enabled me to pursue a career in the addiction field. It also led to employment within GCA! I highly recommend this course." Train with expert tutors, gain hands-on experience & build your counselling career. 📍 bit.ly/gcadiploma

@thegca.bsky.social is recruiting for the posts below ➡️COSCA Trainer ➡️Lead Course Tutor More info is available on our website tinyurl.com/cdcs68c6

GCA Job Opportuniities!, We are looking for a COSCA Trainer and Lead Course Tutor. Please find details of these vacancies on Hireful. glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk

👀 Curious about our upcoming counselling course? Come along to our Information Day: 🗓️ Wed 23rd July 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 GCA, 14 North Claremont St, Glasgow (G3 7LE) Get your questions answered and see if this is the right course for you! #GlasgowEvents #InfoDay #AlcoholCounselling #GCA

👩🎓 Thinking about studying our Diploma? Fiona, who graduated in June 2023, calls it “one of the most precious and valuable experiences” of her life. 💬 “I gained more than I could have imagined.” 👉 Register your interest: bit.ly/gcadiploma

Thanks to everyone supporting and attending our summer of self-care! Today was nail treatments, massage, facials and gift bags with lovely products from Lush. Big thanks to @lushbraehead @lushglasgowfort @Nailsby_Edie @vitalitatherapies

The Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy at GCA is expertly taught and designed to empower you to be a fantastic counsellor. 🗣️ “GCA Diploma covered a wide variety of topics and modalities, the tutors were knowledgeable in these areas” Apply for the course here: bit.ly/gcadiploma

@thegca.bsky.social are recruiting for Administration Assistants. 💵£22,932 – £23,551 pro-rata 🕑16hrs & 26hrs per week 📍Glasgow Find our more at: tinyurl.com/pk4y7wef #admin #parttime

🏳️‍🌈🌈 On Saturday, our team took part in Glasgow Pride where thousands marched from Kelvingrove Park all the way to the beautiful Barrowland Park where our KSB stall was there to chat about Alcohol and the LGBTQI+ Community. Find out more information on: kinderstrongerbetter.org

Pride is more than a celebration. It’s a powerful statement of solidarity, visibility, and hope—and we’re honoured to stand alongside Glasgow’s LGBTQIA+ community today. 🌈

✨ Already completed a COSCA Counselling Skills course? Take the next step with our specialist alcohol counselling training. 💬 Learn how to support behaviour change 📅 September–October 2025 📍 In-person in Glasgow Register your interest now or come along to our Info Day on July 23rd! #GCA #SACC

GCA Job Opportunities! We are looking for an Alcohol Counsellor and a Wellbeing Support Worker. Full details and applications are on Hireful>>>https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/

Thinking about a career in counselling & psychotherapy? GCA’s Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy is now accepting applications for our September 2025 intake! Don't miss this opportunity—register your interest today! ⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/gcadiploma

GCA Job Opportunities! We are looking for an Alcohol Counsellor and a Wellbeing Support Worker. Full details and applications are on Hireful>>>https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/

👀 Curious about our upcoming counselling course? Come along to our Information Day: 🗓️ Wed 23rd July 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 GCA, 14 North Claremont St, Glasgow (G3 7LE) Get your questions answered and see if this is the right course for you! #GlasgowEvents #InfoDay #AlcoholCounselling #GCA

Although #AlcoholAwarenessWeek has ended, we are still promoting alcohol awareness in local communities. Check below to see where our Team will be this month. If you're nearby, stop by for a chat. Can't attend? Visit rethinkyourdrink.org.uk for a free screening to evaluate your drinking habits.

This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek, our Training Officer hosted webinars on mental health, sleep, nutrition, older & young people. Thanks to all who joined! 👏 Think your workplace could benefit from alcohol training? 📩 [email protected]

🍷 Alcohol affects your mental health, sleep & nutrition — impacting how you feel at work 💼 and in daily life 🕘. Even “one or two” after work can add up. Struggling? Call our free, confidential helpline: 📞 080 802 9000 #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

GCA Job Opportunities! We are looking for an Alcohol Counsellor and a Wellbeing Support Worker. Full details and applications are on Hireful>>>https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/

📢 Scotland is drinking 50% above safe limits. The average adult is drinking 21.6 units per week, above the recommended 14 units! 💬 Scotland’s relationship with alcohol is harmful; but with the right support, it can change 🔗 Check your drinking at rethinkyourdrink.org.uk 📲 Freephone 0808 802 9000

This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek we are talking Alcohol at Work. Alcohol is more connected to the workplace than we often realise, from long hours, stress or pressure to drink at team socials! 🎯 Visit www.rethinkyourdrink.org.uk to see if you can make small changes to boost your overall happiness.

The 28th June marks 56 years since The Stonewall Uprising. A monumental day for the progression of LGBTQIA+ rights. And the basis of why we celebrate a month of pride in June.

With a massive thanks to ‪@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk‬ Young Start funding, we have been awarded funding to deliver our U-Turn Peer Education Service! With aims to support 1,000+ young people by 2027. A great step in harm reduction & youth empowerment. ‬ 🔗 glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org/uturn/

To continue celebrating pride month, we are highlighting some of the experiences of LGBTQIA+ public figures who are in recovery. We are inspired by their stories and their bravery in not only raising awareness of active recovery but in being a queer figure in the public eye.

📣 Reception/Admin Volunteer Opportunities at GCA! Do you enjoy chatting with people, working as part of a team, and staying organised? Are you non-judgemental, friendly, and confident with basic admin and IT tasks? www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org/volunteer-op...

GCA Opportunities>>> Employability Support Worker and an Employment Advisor in our Head Office. For more information, please view the full job details which can be seen here: glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk#/

Drinking alcohol is a risk factor for several cancers. In 2015, approx. 6.5% of deaths in Scotland were attributable to alcohol consumption and 28% of these alcohol-attributable deaths were due to cancer. This guide summarises the links between alcohol and cancer👇 www.shaap.org.uk/publication/...

We’re at Tesco in Maryhill today sharing advice & information about alcohol, harm reduction and our services! The team are here until 3pm - stop by and say hello if you’re about!

🌟 It's #EmployabilityDay! This year’s theme: Inactivity to Opportunity into Good Work. We’re proud of our Elevate Employability Service which supporting people in recovery to build skills, confidence, and careers. 👂Hear more about our Elevate team: www.elevate-glasgow.org/what-we-do/

The sun is out! Are you planning to head out with friends this weekend? Here are some of our 5 Top Tips for Safer Drinking when the sun is out! 🥵🍦 😎☀️ Do you know if your alcohol adds up? Take our free screening at rethinkyourdrink.org.uk

GCA Opportunities>>> Employability Support Worker and an Employment Advisor in our Head Office. For more information, please view the full job details which can be seen here: glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk#/

GCA Opportunities>>> Employability Support Worker and an Employment Advisor in our Head Office. For more information, please view the full job details which can be seen here: glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk#/

To continue celebrating pride month, we are highlighting some of the experiences of LGBTQIA+ public figures who are in recovery. We are inspired by their stories and their bravery in not only raising awareness of active recovery but in being a queer figure in the public eye.

Happy pride month from GCA! We are using this month to raise awareness of consistent issues facing the queer community and working further to make our workplace more inclusive to everyone, with care and support for all.

We are delighted to be featured in today's @glasgowtimes.bsky.social, talking about our 60th Anniversary later this year 📰 👉 Read the article: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2523530... 💡 Got a memory for our box? Visit www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org/memory-box/ to submit it!

Happy pride month from GCA! We are using this month to raise awareness of consistent issues facing the queer community and working further to make our workplace more inclusive to everyone, with care and support for all.

🎉 Thank You, Volunteers! With the end of Volunteer Week 2025, we want to express our deepest gratitude to every single volunteer who gives their time, energy, and heart to make a meaningful difference. 💙 Thanks for everything you do. We truly couldn’t do it without you. 🙌🫂

This week we’ve been celebrating the incredible impact of volunteers across our organisation and shining a light on opportunities that really make a difference! We are currently recruiting for new volunteers buff.ly/6kUFl94

This #VolunteersWeek2025 and we want to highlight our fantastic Volunteer Administrators & Receptionists! Our Administration & Reception volunteers keep things running and ensure that our clients always feel supported. We appreciate everything that Volunteers do, and we cannot do it without you.

Providing strategic leadership and governance, our board members are dedicated volunteers to guide the direction of our organisation. Our Board Members are vital to ensuring we stay true to our mission. Do you have what it takes? buff.ly/8V09Dpp