WATCH: Former addict says Edinburgh support centre facing closure saved her life

A former addict is telling Forth News how a closure-threatened Edinburgh support centre saved her life.

Mandy Rose, from the capital, went the charity Comas' Serenity Cafe just off the Royal Mile in 2013 when she hit rock bottom with her addiction.

She says: "When I came through the door I had nothing. I had no home, I had no family, and I had massive mental health and addiction issues that the staff were able to help me with.

"Two ladies saw me and could see I was in a crisis.

"They basically opened up their arms and took me in. They gave me a jacket to wear, they gave me food, hot drinks, and they instructed me on what to do and how to move forward.

"I didn't have a life before this. Without this I wouldn't have a life."

The cafe, based just off the Royal Mile near the Scottish Parliament, is now facing closure.

It has been informed that its tenancy agreement will run out in June.

Fiona Morrison, Chief Executive of Comas, says: “Losing our premises is a major blow.

"It’s vital for the continuity of our services that we find alternative suitable accommodation that is affordable and accessible".