FREE education session for families and friends, delivering useful information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence in managing alcohol and other drug issues.

√ Clear & practical information sessions

√ A safe place to share & to feel supported

Please join us for a THREE Hour session covering -

1. Families Stages of Change -

- The stages of change for those engaged in using

- The stages of change for families

- How to cope through self-care

- Letting go and still remain supportive and caring

2. Effective Communication -

- Essentials of communication

- What works and what doesn't

Each session is designed so that you will have something of value to take away to help you on your journey. Everyone is welcome to attend one or more sessions.

Family Drug Support aims to assist families throughout Australia to deal with drug issues in a way that strengthens relationships and achieves positive outcomes

About

Please phone 1300 368 186 if you need support - Supporting families affected by alcohol and other drugs.

Service Overview

Family Drug Support is a caring, non-religious and non-judgemental organisation. FDS is primarily made up of volunteers who have often experienced first hand the trauma and chaos of having family members with drug dependency. They have travelled the same road.

Founding date: 1997

Services

24/7 Telephone Support Line for family members and friends affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use - 1300 368 186

Peer support groups for families

Stepping Stones to Success group program for families