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Edinburgh, Scotland | Charity est 1992 (SC021500) | Reduces harm and stigma associated with drugs (including alcohol)| Neither condemn/condone; we give info, advice, support to reduce risks and harms.

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Crew will be open during the next few weeks, but not always so please check our ⛄❄️Winter Opening Times ❄️⛄ If you need support, then we have lots of resources and information on crew.scot

18.12.2025 13:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Counsellor 23 hours to the end of September 2026, with the possibility of further finding £26,741 pro rata (£17,572.98 per annum) Crew’s Counselling Team provide counselling supporting people wishing to address their use of psycho-stimulant and other drugs. Counselling services https://www.crew.scot/get-involved/work-with-us/ Return email: applications@crew2000.org.uk NB we won’t monitor this address until after the closing date, please call 0131 220 3404 or email admin@crew2000.org.uk if you want to ask about the post. Closing Date: 12.00 Noon Monday 26th January 2026 Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026

Counsellor 23 hours to the end of September 2026, with the possibility of further finding £26,741 pro rata (£17,572.98 per annum) Crew’s Counselling Team provide counselling supporting people wishing to address their use of psycho-stimulant and other drugs. Counselling services https://www.crew.scot/get-involved/work-with-us/ Return email: applications@crew2000.org.uk NB we won’t monitor this address until after the closing date, please call 0131 220 3404 or email admin@crew2000.org.uk if you want to ask about the post. Closing Date: 12.00 Noon Monday 26th January 2026 Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026

Want to Work for Crew? We're looking for a Counsellor. To find out more, including how to apply, check out: www.crew.scot/get-involved...
Closing Date: 12.00 Noon Monday 26th January 2026
Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026

17.12.2025 14:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Share Your Story Get involved in BRP's new research project aiming to understand how we keep each other safe.

We're excited to announce the launch of our new research project in collaboration with @drkarenzamoore.bsky.social from Newcastle University & @crew2000.bsky.social! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We're looking for Scotland-based young people aged 16–30 who take #benzos to share your stories with us: brp.org.uk/ShareYourStory

14.12.2025 18:02 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
Crew is walking Kiltwalk this year on Sunday the 14th of September. If you’d like to help Crew reduce more harm, you don’t have to walk to take part! You could: Keep up to date on our Team on Instagram @Crew_2000 and help cheer us on! Share Crew2000’s Kiltwalk Donate link (https://www.justgiving.com/team/crew2000)to help raise money with us Support Team members through donating: Morgan, Grayson, Emma, Rowen or if you can, give a donation to the Crew2000 Kiltwalkers team (https://www.justgiving.com/team/crew2000)

Crew is walking Kiltwalk this year on Sunday the 14th of September. If you’d like to help Crew reduce more harm, you don’t have to walk to take part! You could: Keep up to date on our Team on Instagram @Crew_2000 and help cheer us on! Share Crew2000’s Kiltwalk Donate link (https://www.justgiving.com/team/crew2000)to help raise money with us Support Team members through donating: Morgan, Grayson, Emma, Rowen or if you can, give a donation to the Crew2000 Kiltwalkers team (https://www.justgiving.com/team/crew2000)

Crew are getting ready for Kiltwalk; taking place this Sunday 14th September 2025! If you’d like to help Crew reduce more harm, you can follow our journey on Instagram (@Crew_2000), Share, or if you can, give a donation to the Crew2000 Kiltwalkers team: www.justgiving.com/team/crew2000

11.09.2025 12:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

@reachadvocacy.bsky.social

28.08.2025 13:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Jed Brady from REACH Advocacy.

Jed Brady from REACH Advocacy.

Hearing about the Scottish context and the importance of intersectionality when talking about advocacy and harm reduction to #StopTheDeaths @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social

28.08.2025 13:49 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Release presentation slide on ‘think local and think practically’ showing examples from Scotland and the UK.

Release presentation slide on ‘think local and think practically’ showing examples from Scotland and the UK.

Listening to an insightful talk by Niamh Eastwood @releasedrugs.bsky.social at the #StopTheDeaths conference by @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social on rights, advocacy, harm reduction and how to support others.

28.08.2025 13:36 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Photo of Senator Lynn Ruane at SDF conference in front of presentation slide.

Photo of Senator Lynn Ruane at SDF conference in front of presentation slide.

@scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social Currently, at the #StopTheDeathsConference listening to an incredible talk about harm reduction, trauma, social class and drugs policy and the law, and how to have impact.

28.08.2025 11:08 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Drop-in Services Project Worker with Crew – Goodmoves Crew seeks to reduce harm from stimulant drug taking and improve public health, working with people who take drugs and a wide range of local, national and international partners.Role PurposeYou...

Drop-in Services Project Worker with @crew2000.bsky.social providing low-threshold, non-judgemental advice, information and support about stimulant drugs and sexual health in a busy, public Drop-in environment in #Edinburgh tinyurl.com/2sh8nynn £26,700 pro-rata, 24hpw

21.08.2025 09:21 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Really great points, in the post, highlighting the importance of harm reduction. So important that people research before taking any drug, even if it's one they've taken before, get it tested to confirm what it is (if possible), start with a smaller amount to see how it feels, and avoid mixing.

13.08.2025 09:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Why reclassification won’t solve the ketamine crisis A voice from the frontline. Ketamine, harm reduction and the increasing impact of prohibition.

1. In January the government asked the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to look into the reclassification of Ketamine, potentially moving from it from Class B to Class A
Here are some reasons why reclassification can cause more harm than good:
anyoneschild.org/2025/05/why-...

13.08.2025 09:01 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
On crew.scot/drug-alert-update-nitazenes/ there is a Drug Alert Update on a type of Synthetic Opioids called nitazenes. There is information on harm reduction, how to support in an overdose situation including how to book naloxone training and get a naloxone kit, as well as resources from SDF, RADAR and Crew.

On crew.scot/drug-alert-update-nitazenes/ there is a Drug Alert Update on a type of Synthetic Opioids called nitazenes. There is information on harm reduction, how to support in an overdose situation including how to book naloxone training and get a naloxone kit, as well as resources from SDF, RADAR and Crew.

Synthetic opioids including nitazenes have been found in Scotland, and in the UK. We’ve created this update on Crew.Scot with information on what you can do!
Harm reduction, naloxone training and resources from Crew, SDF @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social and RADAR @publichealthscot.bsky.social

12.08.2025 14:27 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Crew resources on table at DRNS event.

Crew resources on table at DRNS event.

Great conversations and amazing questions over the networking opportunities and lunch break today @drnscot.bsky.social

05.06.2025 13:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

@drnscot.bsky.social @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social Attending the DRNS Annual Conference today in Dundee! Looking forward to the parallel sessions on many interesting topics. We’re in the foyer with resources all day.

05.06.2025 10:49 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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@scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social @drnscot.bsky.social Attending the EAPCCT event today with so many great organisations and people. Such a great and positive place for discussion.

28.05.2025 14:05 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

@theloopuk.bsky.social Attending this amazing training today on Drugs at Music festivals and events. Such a great and positive place for discussion.

22.04.2025 11:14 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
There are 3 key sections of the report overviewing trends, the drug-related deaths and a call to action.

There are 3 key sections of the report overviewing trends, the drug-related deaths and a call to action.

The drug trend sections highlights work at Crew, in Scotland, UK and across Europe.

The drug trend sections highlights work at Crew, in Scotland, UK and across Europe.

Section 2 overviews the latest available information on drug-relayted deaths in Scotland.

Section 2 overviews the latest available information on drug-relayted deaths in Scotland.

Section 3 highlights work being done by other services and organisations, as well as recommendations going forward.

Section 3 highlights work being done by other services and organisations, as well as recommendations going forward.

Here's a preview for those of you not yet convinced to go and have a look at the full report available on our website.

13.03.2025 14:59 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
The drugs at Crew trend report is availble now at crew.scot!

The drugs at Crew trend report is availble now at crew.scot!

@drnscot.bsky.social @brp.org.uk @publichealthscot.bsky.social @theloopuk.bsky.social We've launched the Drugs at Crew Trend report 2023-24!

13.03.2025 14:52 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 1

Attending the Drug Education Forum (DEF)
@drugeducationforum.bsky.social right now! Listening to Emma discussing the amazing work going on at Crew at the moment and spotlighting our Nightlife Harm Reduction team!

05.03.2025 15:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Image of crew staff at information stall, with a range of harm reduction leaflets, available from crew.scot

Image of crew staff at information stall, with a range of harm reduction leaflets, available from crew.scot

‪Thank you to Edinburgh Napier University‬ ‪@edinburghnapier.bsky.social‬ and the Students Association @napierstudents.bsky.social for having us for their #ENUWellbeingDay yesterday at Craiglockhart campus. We had a great time speaking with so many people.

06.02.2025 12:47 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Image of presentation slide showing title of SDF presentation from DRNS event.

Image of presentation slide showing title of SDF presentation from DRNS event.

Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social we saw Scottish Drugs Forum @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social give an insightful talk about how to engage people in research!

29.01.2025 16:24 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Agenda for Meaningful engagement with Community Stakeholders in Research event.

Agenda for Meaningful engagement with Community Stakeholders in Research event.

Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social See you later on at the Meaningful Engagement with Community Stakeholders in Research event. The agenda is looking great!
📅 29 January 2025
🕑 12:00-15:00
📍Grassmarket Community Project, Edinburgh

29.01.2025 10:17 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Picture shows that we are closed and running a digital only Dorp-in service 1-5pm due to the sever weather warning.

Picture shows that we are closed and running a digital only Dorp-in service 1-5pm due to the sever weather warning.

Our digital service is available 1-5pm. We can be contacted via email at Dopin@crew2000.org.uk, via InstagramDM, via bluesky, via our website contact form or by text on 07860 047 501.

Our digital service is available 1-5pm. We can be contacted via email at Dopin@crew2000.org.uk, via InstagramDM, via bluesky, via our website contact form or by text on 07860 047 501.

We will be back digitally and in-peron at 32 Cockburn Street 1-5pm on Monday 27th January. If you need help now, we have linked services available: https://www.crew.scot/need-help-now/

We will be back digitally and in-peron at 32 Cockburn Street 1-5pm on Monday 27th January. If you need help now, we have linked services available: https://www.crew.scot/need-help-now/

Just to let you know, we are running a digital only Drop-in Friday (24th) and Saturday (25th) this week due to the weather warning.

24.01.2025 10:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Map of how to get to Crew's location at 32 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh. There is a list of opening times for the Drop-in (and digital Drop-in) service.

Map of how to get to Crew's location at 32 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh. There is a list of opening times for the Drop-in (and digital Drop-in) service.

Hey, we’re finally here!
Now, if you want to see more of Crew and access our service.
We’re on Instagram at Crew_2000, online at crew.scot or Drop by to visit us.

20.01.2025 16:51 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

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