Murray's Initiative

Murray’s Initiative, previously known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol, is an independent Scottish charity established in 1965. We have evolved from a specialist alcohol service into a leading organisation tackling alcohol, drugs, trauma and related harms. We deliver frontline services, accredited training and strategic advocacy to build healthier, more resilient communities nationwide. Our work includes free and confidential counselling, groupwork, employability support, women’s and youth services, LGBTQ+ support and wellbeing programmes. We also deliver accredited professional qualifications including the COSCA Counselling Skills course and the Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.