Addictions Counselling Inverness

Are you struggling with addiction?

We provide specialist counselling for individuals and families impacted by addictive behaviours and dependencies.

Addictions Counselling Inverness (ACI) is a Third Sector organisation and is funded by NHS Highland to provide free and confidential one-to-one counselling for adults with addiction or substance misuse issues.

The ACI volunteer counsellor team support clients with a range of addiction issues including alcohol, drugs and gambling. Advice and information is also available.

ACI covers Inverness, Nairn and Badenoch & Strathspey and counselling sessions take place in their Inverness office. Outreach sessions may also be available in other locations in Nairn and Badenoch & Strathspey, depending on service capacity. The service is person-centred and holistic in approach, supporting people to explore and address their issues.

Referrals are accepted from:

• individuals - just contact us direct to arrange an appointment
• other services & agencies, such as Osprey House or Social Work
• Criminal Justice agencies
• business and organisations whose staff are experiencing problems with addiction

Tags

• addiction
• advice
• alcohol
• counselling
• drugs
• gambling
• family support

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