Eden Gate Competitors

Alcohol Focus Scotland is the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm. We aim to reduce the impact of alcohol on individuals, families, communities and Scotland as a whole, through the implementation of effective alcohol control policies and legislation. We want to see fewer people have their health damaged or lives cut short due to alcohol, fewer children and families suffering as a result of other people's drinking, and communities free from alcohol-related crime and violence. Our work involves: • Communicating news, information, research findings and briefings • Gathering evidence of the harm caused by alcohol and influencing key decision makers by advocating for effective policy • Developing learning opportunities and resources to support best practice

Sleeping on the streets is debilitating, cold and dangerous. It shatters lives and robs people of their dignity, their self-esteem and their health. Last year over 10,000 people slept rough on the streets of London. This figure has been rising, but still doesn’t include people who are ‘hidden homeless’ e.g. sleeping in squats or sofa surfing. The shocking reality is that this figure is likely to be greater by the thousands. At Providence Row we tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets. Working with people to build skills and confidence is the key to success and last year more than 1,600 people used our services. We will work with people, whatever their background, to help them to an independent and fulfilled life away from homelessness and exclusion, in which they are contributing members of the community. This means that we will address not only their immediate needs, but also the underlying issues and causes of their homelessness and exclusion.

A church based detox programme to help people escape from alcohol and drug addiction through integrated medical, spiritual and community support. THE THREE KEYS There are three principle elements or ‘KEYS’ to this programme: MEDICAL Teams are trained and equipped to support clients before, during and after detox using medical protocols which generally involve the clients own GP. It is the GP (or drug clinic staff) who will organise tests and prescribe the necessary medication. SPIRITUAL KEYS Community Detox is primarily aimed at helping those who are already on, or who are open to a spiritual route to recovery. Clients are supported through a Christian recovery programme that uses the 12-steps adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to address issues that are very often at the root of addiction. See below for more on the 12-steps. COMMUNITY Community Support is the vital third ‘KEY’ to the programme. Having the support of a loving community is a massive boost to anyone seriously wanting to make the lifestyle changes necessary for long-term freedom from drugs and alcohol.