Big River Project

The Big River is a specialist service for people who live in the Borders and whose lives are affected by drugs.

The services we provide are:

Advice, information and support
This if our core work and continues to be our main activity across the Scottish Borders.  Service users can choose to come to drop-in centres in Galashiels, Kelso or Eyemouth.  Alternatively an appointment can be made in any Borders town or any other location which you find comfortable and convenient. 

Information and advice can be verbal or written and we can provide a wide range of practical leaflets and information. 

Counselling
Counselling sessions will involve one to one and or joint sessions with trained staff.  The Big River always respects your right to make your decision.

Practical help
This includes assistance with housing, finances and health issues. 

Needle exchange
Harm reduction for drug misusers and the wider community.

Complementary therapies
Ear acupuncture, reiki and reflexology can help with anxiety, stress, sleep and detoxification.

Leisure and employability
To combat boredom, develop new skills, increase confidence and find alternatives to drug misuse.  Big River's in-house groups, residential weeks and day trips can jump-start the process.  The Big River provides support to find local, more long-term options.  Staff will assist, where possible in arranging childcare to help you access these services. 

Hours of service:
The office is open Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700 hours for telephone enquiries.  The Big River has a 24 hours answer phone service. 

Contact us:
The Big River
79 High Street
Galashiels, TD1 1RZ
T: 01896 759 740
F: 01896 759 336
E : bigriver_admin@turningpointscotland.com