Support for adults
with minds in distress
Modern life can be hectic and difficult for everyone, but if struggles relating to your drug or alcohol use continue for a long period of time or become a permanent part of your life, you can develop significant mental and physical health problems. A lot of the time people use substances to cope with underlying issues; these issues can be from negative experiences in their childhood, recent past or in the present. if you are affected by your own substance use DAPL's adult and recovery services are ready and willing to listen; we can help you work through these challenges.
If you are facing difficult challenges and distress related to your own alcohol or drug use, you can contact us directly to begin the referral process by filling out the form on this website.
If you are worried about a loved one and don't know where to turn, you can refer them to DAPL to start the process of recovery, however, they must consent to this prior to doing so.
If you are concerned about a friend or colleagues relationship with substances but don't know how to approach it, we can help direct you to the correct services who can assist.
Stress is a physical and emotional response to demands placed on you, often leading to feelings of anxiety, frustration, or overwhelming pressure. If prolonged, it can lead to physical problems.
We all experience feelings of unease or worry that can be triggered by specific situations or events, but if it becomes constant or your reaction to everyday situations, it can become debilitating.
Depression is a persistent feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities that typically bring pleasure. It can be a gradual decline that makes life very difficult, and at times, unbearable.
Addiction is a compulsive and uncontrollable behaviour that involves seeking and using a substance or engaging in negative activity despite consequences. DAPL are experts in addiction recovery.
Low mood is a general feeling of sadness or disinterest that is less severe than depression but can still significantly impact daily life. Talking with a DAPL counsellor can lift people out of it.
Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility, often accompanied by physical and emotional reactions like aggression or irritability. DAPL can help you manage triggers.
Abuse is the intentional and harmful treatment of another person, often involving physical, emotional, or psychological harm. Please reach out to DAPL as soon as you feel safe to.
Physical violence towards another is never OK and sadly many people suffer at the hands of those responsible for caring for them. It is a very difficult situation to deal with, but support is available from DAPL.
All relationships have ups and downs but can have bad consequences when they breakdown, like homelessness and many other of the distresses listed here. DAPL can help people with relationship issues.
Sexuality is a complex issue and not everyone is fully aware of their own preferences, from early teenage years right into adulthood. DAPL have expert counsellors that can help you navigate it.
Fife has many rural communities that can feel cut-off, but people can also feel isolated whilst surrounded by people. DAPL can help you tackle this and gain confidence to connect with people.
Losing someone close to you can be a very traumatic and difficult experience. DAPL can help you through the grieving process by offering guidance on how to alleviate the distress of losing a loved one.
A persons identity may develop and change over time. Not being who you were meant to be can be a significant struggle. DAPL offers counselling to those who need support to find their true selves.
Our adult and recovery service is free to access and confidential and offered by experienced counsellors who work with clients affected by their own drug or alcohol use. We do this across the whole of Fife on a one-to-one basis through a range of disciplines including: Humanistic, Integrative, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Person Centred counselling models. We understand that many experiences can influence someone in their using substances to cope, which can become overwhelming if left unsupported.
We provide one to one counselling with people in a safe environment that is confidential and accredited by BACP. Our team truly understand the impact of trauma on our life choices and are committed to assist.
DAPL deliver therapeutic group work that are facilitated by a qualified practitioners. these groups can support informed decision making and promote positive change.
DAPL's dedicated Recovery Worker team offer support and help for individuals as they begin their route to recovery, in addition to preparing for life after therapy.
These therapies are person centered goal focused sessions delivered by a trained motivational coach to empower clients to imagine and develop the life they want to lead.
Similar to confidence talks, awareness talks help people to better understand various behavioural issues or habits.
Pillars is a self-management and recovery coaching programme designed and delivered by DAPL staff.
DAPL has been such a brilliant support to me. I have improved more than I could ever have imagined when I was in some really dark places mentally. I am pleased to say that I no longer take any drugs and this has been the case for a while now.
Since I started using DAPL they couldn’t have been more helpful. I have never been turned away from DAPL and have always been helped by the staff there. The work they do for me and the community is above and beyond. Please continue the exceptional work you do. You make a huge difference. If you weren’t here it would leave a very big problem for so many people in so many ways. Thank you.
I didn’t think I would ever get over my problem with drugs. I kept trying loads of different things but nothing helped that much. I then got an appointment with DAPL and my counsellor was top class. My life has changed loads and I am holding down a job which is good as I hadn’t worked for a long while.
