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GCA - Glasgow Council on Alcohol
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For almost 60 years, we have been providing support, education and training for alcohol. GCA has worked to prevent harm and promote recovery through trauma informed services, such as our counselling, wellbeing, employability and harm reduction services.
🟧 This week launched the 16 Days of Activism (Nov 25 - Dec 10)! Digital spaces should be safe for women & girls. #NoExcuse
Learn more about our Women's Service at: https://www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org/womens-service/
November 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We’re Hiring: Employment Advisor!
Help people in recovery move into training, education & work with GCA’s Recovery Employability Service.
💼 £26k–£28k
📍 Glasgow
🕒 Full-time, flexible options available
🔗 Link in bio / #/job/details/29etails/29" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/29
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We’re Hiring: Employment Advisor!
Help people in recovery move into training, education & work with GCA’s Recovery Employability Service.
💼 £26k–£28k
📍 Glasgow
🕒 Full-time, flexible options available
🔗 Link in bio / #/job/details/29etails/29" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/29

November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
👨 Happy International Men's Day! Today, we launch our Men's Health & Wellbeing Service for men facing trauma & addiction. Meet our friendly Support Workers! 💪
Learn more or refer: https://www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org/mens-service/

The National Lottery Community Fund
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
👨 It's International Men's Day! 40% of men haven’t shared their struggles. Check out our new Men's Health & Wellbeing Service! 🙏 1–2–1 sessions, 🫂 group activities, and 📸 trauma-informed Workers. Learn more: https://www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org/mens-service/
The National Lottery Community Fund
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We are 60 !!!
GCA invites clients past and present to come along and celebrate our 60 years. Come along to find out more about our future plans.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks provided
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
GCA invites clients past and present to come along and celebrate our 60 years. Come along to find out more about our future plans.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks provided!!
November 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🌈 Kinder Stronger Better — a space for LGBTQI+ adults to connect, share & support around wellbeing, substance use, gender & sexuality.
Meets Tues eves + 1st Sat monthly.
📩 ksb@glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org
| ☎️ 0141 353 1800
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🎂 Celebrating our 60th Birthday at Glasgow City Chambers! Huge thanks to Bailie Anne McTaggart for the Civic Reception! Excited to unveil our new name, Murray's Initiative, in December! 📸 Check out event moments!
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
GCA is launching a Men’s Health and Wellbeing service, come along to find out more. Tea, coffee and soft drinks provided.
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🗞️ Big News… We’re evolving after 60 years.

As of early December, we will become Murray’s Initiative. This is a name that honours our founder and reflects who we are today.

New name, same trusted team.
November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“60 Years of Helping Lives Change”

Over the years GCA has developed a wide range of services: education, group work, outreach, and support for marginalized communities.
Every person we’ve supported, every training we’ve delivered, every community we’ve reached — that’s something to celebrate.
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Celebrating 60 Years of Impact!
This year we mark 60 years of GCA — since our establishment in 1965.
Thank you to everyone — staff (past & present), volunteers, partners, and service users — for being part of our journey.

#GCA60 #60YearsStrong #CommunitySupport #AlcoholAwareness
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎉 One week to go!
Next week marks 60 years of Glasgow Council on Alcohol — six decades of compassion, care, and community. 💙
Thanks to everyone who’s been part of the journey. ✨

#GCA60 #Glasgow #Community #Wellbeing
October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Two weeks until we celebrate 60 years of Glasgow Council on Alcohol! 💙
Proud of six decades supporting Glasgow’s communities through compassion, connection, and care.
Watch this space for stories and reflections from our journey. ✨

#GCA60 #Community #Wellbeing #Glasgow
October 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
It’s Menopause Awareness Day! 💜🌸 Alcohol can worsen hot flushes and mood. Cutting back or trying alcohol-free days can help! Take our free screening: http://rethinkyourdrink.org.uk. Support for women affected by Gender Based Violence: https://www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org/womens-service/.
October 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We’re Hiring an Employment Advisor ✨Meet Mikael from the Elevate team

Salary: £26,002 – £28,891
Full time or part time hours available
Fixed-term until 31st March 2026
Based in Glasgow with travel across Glasgow
https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/26”

October 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
GCA is looking for an Alcohol Counsellor, Self-Employed Trainer, Employment Advisor and a Men’s Wellbeing Support Worker to deliver powerful, practical training sessions across Glasgow.

🔗 Apply now: https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/
#TrainerJobs #WellbeingAtWork #Glasgow
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We love hearing feedback from participants, and this one made our day from one of the students who recently completed one of our COSCA Skills courses.

If you’re interested, find out more information on our website: https://www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org/cosca-counselling-skills
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's World Mental Health Day and we know that Alcohol plays a big part on our wellbeing. Alcohol affects the chemistry of our brain and increases the risk of mental health conditions. Our friendly non-judgemental team are here to support. Visit: glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org for more info.
October 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We’re growing our team at GCA!
Roles available: Alcohol Counsellor, Self-Employed Trainer, Employment Advisor & Men’s Wellbeing Support Worker.

Make a difference — apply today 👇
https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/

#GlasgowJobs #Wellbeing #SupportWork

October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re Hiring an Employment Advisor ✨Meet Mikael from Elevate
Salary: £26,002 – £28,891
Full time or part time hours
Fixed-term until 31st March 2026
Based in Glasgow with travel across Glasgow City.
https://glasgowcouncilonalcohol.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/26”

October 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It's ADHD Awareness Month & ADHD can lead to higher alcohol use. Some may drink to cope. Feeling overwhelmed? Visit https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/ for daily tips! Worried about your drinking? Complete a free confidential screening at http://rethinkyourdrink.org.uk.
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It’s #ChallengePoverty week. In Scotland, people experiencing poverty at 18 times more likely to face challenges related to substance use. Find out more information on Challenge Poverty Week by heading to @povertyalliance.org.
October 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀 Cutting back on alcohol can lower your risk! Find screening info across Scotland here: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/screening/breast-screening/breast-screening-centres-in-scotland/. Learn more about risks: http://rethinkyourdrink.org.uk.
October 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM