Cranstoun’s WiSE Project removes barriers that stop women seeking help with their alcohol and drug use. It offers women-only spaces, tailored 1:1 and group recovery sessions, and social activities to reduce isolation, build confidence and empower the sharing of experiences in a supportive community.
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Many women feel excluded from alcohol and drug support because it doesn't meet their needs. 25% of people accessing substance use services are women, but most services are designed for men. These can be intimidating or inaccessible for some women, e.g. those with caring responsibilities or experience of male abuse. This leaves women less likely to seek help and more likely to be harmed by drugs. WiSE removes these barriers, providing a service where every woman can get the support she deserves.
The WiSE Project will continue to remove the barriers that stop women accessing alcohol and drug support. We offer women-only treatment spaces with no entry forms or assessments. Women can access treatment and harm reduction, take part in social activities, and connect with partner services. WiSE turns stigma and isolation into connection and community. In the project’s first six months, there were 687 visits to WiSE, and 45% of attendees had never accessed help with substance use before.
