North Edinburgh Drug and Alcohol Centre (NEDAC) – Complex and Multiple Needs Team
North Edinburgh Drug and Alcohol Centre (NEDAC) complex and multiple needs services is aimed at those affected by substance use issues, mental health conditions, physical health problems and who find it difficult to access treatment services.
Service Description
NEDAC support these clients, through assertive outreach, to engage with substance use services, psychiatry, psychological therapies, hospital treatment, GP services and the range of additional services they may require. For many complex needs clients, NEDAC has found that they need ongoing support to stay engaged with these treatment services and to keep attending various appointments at different services so they can benefit from these specialisms.
Additional Information
Please download the NEDAC referral flowchart here.
Service Categories
Eligibility
Intended Client Groups:
- Drug and Alcohol Users
Residency:
This service is open to residents of these areas:
- North East
- North West
Applicants for this service should also meet this condition:
Anyone affected by drug/alcohol misuse, including family and friends.
Referral
Agency Referral
GPs, Social Work, Recovery Hub Services, Psychiatry. Psychological services, Housing and other support services working with this client group.
Contact Info. & Service Address
North Edinburgh Arts Centre
15a Pennywell Court
Edinburgh
EH4 4TZ
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Service Contact
Tel: 0131 629 4581
Email: mail@nedac.co.uk
Website: www.nedac.co.uk
Facilities & Access
This service has the following facilities:
- Public Parking
Car park at back of project, also parking in front of shopping centre. - Wheelchair Access
- Limited Wheelchair Access
- Creche facilities are not available at this location.
Transport
Public Transport Information
Lothian Regional Transport bus numbers - 37, 16, 8, 14, 27, 32, 42