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Murray's Initiative

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For 60 years, we have been providing support, education and training for alcohol. We have worked to prevent harm and promote recovery through trauma informed services, such as our counselling, wellbeing, employability and harm reduction services.

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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📣 Last spots on our COSCA Counselling Skills course! Develop communication, self-awareness & active listening. Secure your place: www.murrays.scot/training-courses/c…
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A farewell to Amanda, our Social Work Student, as she finishes her placement with our Women’s Service. Amanda has been a wonderful addition to the team and will be missed by us all. Thank you for all your hard work, kindness and commitment. Wishing you every success for the future. 💜
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Our Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy is now accepting applications for our September 2026 intake! Don't miss this opportunity, apply today! ⬇️ ow.ly/rRaJ50ZwFeU
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
A huge thank you to Sandyford for donating books to help us create our new Staff and Volunteer Wellbeing Library! 📚💙 Filled with books on wellbeing, self-care and recovery, it's a free resource to browse and borrow. Got a book to donate? We'd love to add it to the collection! #Wellbeing #SelfCare
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Today we said goodbye to our brilliant colleague Martin after almost four years with our Elevate team. Martin's journey with us started a long time ago as a participant completing an SVQ, right through to joining our team. Thank you for everything you've done, Martin. 💙
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
✨ We're hiring! Join Murray's Initiative as an Employment Advisor or In Work Support Advisor and help people in recovery build sustainable futures through employment. This is meaningful work with real impact. Watch our video and apply via our website. www.murrays.scot/about/join-us
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Congrats to our new Peer Educators who completed their 2-day training led by Peer Educators Amy & Alona! 🫂🌟 Learn more: murrays.scot/uturn
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
👨‍🎓💬 Love hearing student feedback! Interested in counselling? Our COSCA-accredited Diploma offers training, placement & clinical experience. 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/murraysdiploma
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
⚽🏆 Heading to the World Cup Final? #RethinkYourDrink: alternate drinks 💧, choose low alcohol 🍺, eat 🍕, plan safe rides 🚶, watch mates ❤️. RethinkYourDrink.org.uk #WorldCupFinal #RethinkYourDrink
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
🌈 Happy Glasgow Pride! Our team are set up in Merchant City today and having lots of fun chatting to partners & community members about our services! bit.ly/murrayslgbtq
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚀 We're Hiring! Join Murray's Initiative to make a real difference. Explore roles & apply now: www.murrays.scot/about/join-us 💙
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Fantastic news! 🎉 Thanks to funding from The National Lottery and the incredible support of our community, our Women's Service is now secured until the end of March 2027. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. Referrals will open in the coming weeks—watch our socials for updates.
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🍷 It's Alcohol Awareness Week! Reflect on how alcohol affects your sleep, mood, and wellbeing. Try the free check at rethinkyourdrink.org.uk #AlcoholAndMe #RethinkYourDrink
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We're launching our five-year strategy focused that strengthens support for those affected by alcohol, drugs, and trauma. 🔗 Read more: murrays.scot/news/murrays-initiativ…
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This Pride Month, we're celebrating the power of connection, learning and community. 🌈 Our LGBTQ+ groupwork ranges from Coffee Shop Catch-Ups and peer support, to psychoeducation sessions like the Cycle of Change, and even self-care activities such as our recent Lush workshop. 💜 #PrideMonth
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
🌈 Lived experience drives change. We're proud that Whitney, our Wellbeing Services Support Worker, has been working with SDF to review training materials and has shared her experiences for an upcoming Buzz Magazine article. Representation and lived experience matter. 💜 #PrideMonth
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Our Men’s Wellbeing Service is going from strength to strength. Recently, participants came together for a BBQ in the park, building connections, sharing experiences, and supporting one another. Peer support and community really do make a difference. 💙 #MensWellbeing
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🌈 Earlier this year, our LGBTQ+ group visited the Burrell Collection for a guided tour exploring LGBTQ+ history and culture. A day filled with learning, connection, community and some wonderful intergenerational conversations. 💜 #PrideMonth #LGBTQ
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
💜 A huge thank you to Sharon, who recently completed her Social Work placement within our Women’s Service! 🌟 Sharon brought valuable knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to the team, and the women particularly enjoyed her session on culture and identity 🌍🤝. We wish her every success! 🎉
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
📢 Recruiting Self-Employed COSCA Trainer! Deliver our online condensed COSCA Skills course, £850/module, home-based. Apply by 22 June 2026. Details: www.murrays.scot/about/join-us
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
It's Volunteers Week! 🤩🌟 Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers supporting us daily. Join us: www.murrays.scot/support-us/volunte…
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who supported our bake sale yesterday in aid of our Women’s Service! 🧁💜 Thanks to all staff and placement students who contributed baking, and everyone who bought treats. It was also a chance to wish John all the best as he moves on to an exciting new opportunity. 🌟
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Fantastic to attend the Glasgow City ADP networking event yesterday! Great to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new colleagues across the sector, share ideas, strengthen partnerships and continue working together to support our communities. 💜 #Recovery #PartnershipWorking
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Alcohol and mental health are linked. Reflect on your habits and visit rethinkyourdrink.org.uk for confidential screening. 👉 Learn more this Mental Health Awareness Week: www.murrays.scot/news/take-action-t…
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Today starts Mental Health Awareness Week 💚 Take action: alcohol screening, counselling support, or explore our Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy. 👉 Learn more: www.murrays.scot/news/take-action-t… | rethinkyourdrink.org.uk
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Congrats to 12 participants in our employability services who completed the COSCA Counselling Skills course last month 👏 Here are nine with tutor Neil on their final day. A great intro to counselling skills—ideal for support roles or starting a counselling career. Learn more: visit our website
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Men’s Friday Reset starts 22 May — a welcoming space to connect, share food, and get support. 🗓 Fridays from 22 May ⏰ 12–2pm Get involved: www.murrays.scot/services/mens-serv…
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Our Women's Service risks closing without urgent funding, leaving women without vital support. Help keep it alive: 🔗 www.murrays.scot/news/save-the-wome…
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We're hiring at Murray's Initiative! Looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference? Join our team as a tutor and help support positive change in communities across Scotland. murrays.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/d… #Jobs #CharityJobs
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
🎉 Best of luck to Self Love Club Tattoo & Beauty today with their fundraiser in support of us, and to all the amazing people taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk!
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
URGENT APPEAL: Help keep our Women's Service open! Donate & share to save lives in Glasgow 👉 ow.ly/eTgZ50YOSIo #UrgentAppeal #SupportWomen #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #DonateNow #Glasgow #SaveMurraysWomensService #EndGBV
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
What’s it really like inside a counselling room? 🧠 Honest conversations 💬 A space to be heard 🤝 Support without judgement 👉 Read more: www.murrays.scot/news/inside-the-co… #CounsellingTraining #MentalHealth #NewCareer
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
📻 Support Worker Yvonne and Michelle were on This is Go Radio news about urgent funding for Women's Service donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/s… #UrgentAppeal #SupportWomen #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #DonateNow #Glasgow #SaveMurraysWomensService #EndGBV
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
This is the impact of our Women's Service 💜 Life-changing support for women, but urgent funding is needed before 2027. Please donate: donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/s…
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
April is Stress Awareness Month & we're wanting to look after your wellbeing! Read more on our website at: murrays.scot/news/looking-after-you… #StressAwarenessMonth
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Our U-Turn Peer Educators completed training, building leadership and facilitation skills to support harm reduction! 🙌🌱 Learn more: murrays.scot/u-turn
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
URGENT APPEAL: We need £60,000 to keep Murray's Women's Service open in Glasgow. Violence is rising—your donation saves lives! 👉 Donate: donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/s… #UrgentAppeal #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #DonateNow #Glasgow #SaveMurraysWomensService #EndGBV
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Exciting opportunity to join Murray’s Initiative as a Counsellor! Make a real difference supporting people affected by alcohol across Glasgow & surrounding areas. Vacancies: 14 hrs (East Dunbartonshire) & 21 hrs (Glasgow) Apply: www.murrays.scot/about/join-us
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week 💙 Neurodiversity is a positive way to describe people with neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD, autism & dyslexia. People with neurodivergence may struggle with alcohol and other drugs. Take a free screening at: rethinkyourdrink.org.uk
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Looking for a new role? Join us as a Community Engagement Worker! Help raise alcohol awareness in Greater Glasgow. Part-time, £22,932 pro rata. Apply now! 🔍💼 📌 www.murrays.scot/about/join-us
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Delighted to attend Corra Foundation's National Drugs Mission 🙌 Insightful talks, amazing In Cahootz performance & inspiring connections today! 📸
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Great to be at today’s ROSC event 🙌 Brilliant connecting with organisations united in supporting others, with updates from North West Recovery Communities, Street Connect, Wise Women & Citizens Advice Bureau North West. Thanks to Brian and the team for bringing us together and hosting!
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
SVQ Trainee Placements (2026/27) info session for people on the Elevate programme 📅 Thu 5 Mar at 10:30am 📍 Murray’s Initiative (1st Floor) Health & Social Care (L3) Community Development (L3) Business Admin (L2/3) Eligibility applies – speak to your Elevate worker. #Employability #SVQ #Glasgow
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Alcohol can cause a temporary increase in #heart rate and #blood pressure. In the long-term, drinking above the guidelines can lead to on-going increased heart rate, high blood pressure, weakened heart muscle. Is your alcohol use impacting your heart health? visit www.rethinkyourdrink.org.uk
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🌟 Our Head of Community Services, Lisa, is inspiring at The Gathering 2026—connecting, learning, and supporting communities! 💬 Say hi if you see her!
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Our LGBTI+ Health & Wellbeing Service has been developed to support individuals’ who are affected by alcohol and other drugs from the LGBTI+ community. Find out more information about the LGBTI+ Health and Wellbeing Service: www.murrays.scot/services/lgbtq-hea…
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We’re hiring: Employment Advisor 35 hrs/week (flexible options considered) £26,002–£28,891 Fixed term until 31 July 2026 👉 Apply here: www.murrays.scot/about/join-us
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Looking for your next step into training or work? SVQ Trainee Placement Info Session (2026/27) Thurs 5 March | ⏰ 10:30am 1st Floor, Murray’s Initiative SVQs available in Health & Social Care, Community Development & Business Admin. 👉 Eligibility applies – speak to your Elevate worker for details.
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
It’s #TimeToTalk Day: a chance for us all to be more open about mental health. Alcohol is often used to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression, but it can make symptoms worse over time. Start a Conversation: Ask someone how they’re really feeling. Listen Without Judgment.
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Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Alcohol is known as a carcinogen which increases the risk for at least seven types of cancer, with risk rising event with moderate drinking as the body breaks down the alcohol. Find out how risky your drinking is? Visit rethinkyourdrink.org.uk for more information.
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