Wishing you all a very happy & healthy Christmas, from all our staff and volunteers here at Murray's Initiative.

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄
We’re just 1 week away from Christmas, so here’s a heads-up on when we’ll be around over the festive period. If you need support during this time, our team is here for you. Call our helpline on 0808 802 9000 for support! We’re wishing everyone a happy Christmas!

Join our expanding team! We need passionate individuals for: 🔹 Lead Course Tutor 🔹 U-Turn Peer Education 🔹 Alcohol Counsellor. 👉 Apply here: https://www.murrays.scot/about/join-us

🎅 Only 12 days until Christmas! Santa's coming!

Drink wisely this season:
🚰 Hydrate between drinks.
🥘 Eat before drinking.
🧘‍♂️ Take breaks if stressed.

Check in, reset, and rethink what’s in your glass: rethinkyourdrink.org.uk

⭐ We were thrilled to host Martin Rhodes MP on 1 Dec! He presented a framed Early Day Motion celebrating our 60 years of service. Thanks to all who made this possible! 👉 Read more: https://www.murrays.scot/news/honouring-60-years-of-support-martin-rhodes-mp-presents-early-day-motion

We are now Murray’s Initiative! 🎉 Our commitment to supporting those in need remains unchanged. Same great service, new name! Read more: https://www.murrays.scot/news/glasgow-council-on-alcohol-becomes-murrays-initiative

🟧 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/

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

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

👨 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

👨 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

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

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!!

🌈 Kinder Stronger Better — a space for LGBTQI+ adults to connect, share & support around wellbeing, substance use, gender & sexuality.
Meets Tues eves + 1st Sat monthly.
📩 [email protected]
| ☎️ 0141 353 1800

🎂 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!

GCA is launching a Men’s Health and Wellbeing service, come along to find out more. Tea, coffee and soft drinks provided.

🗞️ 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.

“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.

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

🎉 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

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

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/.

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”

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

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