Scottish Charity Ref no. SC 014501
GCA - Empowering Lives Every Day
GCA (Glasgow Council on Alcohol) is a charity offering Alcohol Counselling, Group Work and deliver Alcohol Brief Interventions in Glasgow & surrounding areas. We offer Introductory to Advanced Level Training Courses.
My counsellor has literally saved my life. I
was in the depths of despair, my life was
spiralling out of control.”
Counselling Client 
“I feel I am learning so much more about alcohol harms and sharing that experience with people my own age.”
Young Peer Educator 
“I just wanted to say thank you
for all the support. It has truly
been life-changing. With your
help, I've been able to secure
stable employment in an area I'm
interested in.”
Employability Participant 
Alcohol Counselling
GCA offer individual, free and confidential counselling for people experiencing alcohol-related difficulties and those affected by someone else’s alcohol issue. The service is provided by trained staff and volunteers. This service is available 6 days per week and 4 evenings per week.
Training & Courses
We offer introductory to advanced level Training Courses.
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What people say about us
You guys keep doing a brilliant job
Brilliant and so friendly if there's a problem l 100% recommend it
Very efficient staff, you are well looked after and never feel looked down upon or patronised, been a godsend for me. You will get back ten fold what you put in
Thank you very much for everything. I believe the class will grow together in trust and friendship due to the discussion and empathy that has been created throughout the last few weeks. Sincere thanks!
The young person really understood the dangers and implications of risk taking behaviour and took on board the support given
