Face to Face Support Group – Braddon
FREE non-religious, face to face support group in the ACT for families and carers affected by another person’s substance use.
Every first Wednesday of the month. 6-8pm.
Operating hours
Wait time
Contact the service for more informationAfter hours support
YesIntake Phone Number
0490 801 609Description
An opportunity to realise you are not alone.
Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others.
A safe space free of judgment and misunderstanding.
Find new ways to cope with the situation.
Meet like-minded people.
Canberra ACT – Every first and third Wednesday evening from 6pm – 8pm.
Support groups run throughout the school holidays, except on public holidays:
Upcoming dates:
4th September
2nd October
6th November
4th December
Target group
Families and friendsAge range eligibility
18-25 year old26 +
Documentation
No referral required (i.e., can self-refer)Medication/Intoxication exclusions
Details on accessing when intoxicated:Other exclusions
N/AUse of drug testing
Drug testing not used or not applicableTreatment type
Information and education (only)Harm reduction initiatives
Provides alcohol tobacco or other drug education sessions (e.g., harm reduction strategies, safer injecting information)Provide peer interventions
Treatment duration
N/ATreatment goal
Behaviour changeHarm reduction
Self Care
Delivery mode
Drop in, no appointment requiredPhone support available
Face to face support available
Public transport support available
Route 31 will stop off directly out the front of the location: Fawkner St, before Elouera St (see below)
Follow link and select Route 31: https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/timetables/routes-by-number
ACT and NSW residents
Accepts ACT residentsAccepts NSW residents
Disability access
Accessible toiletsAccessible doorways
Accessible parking
Contact the service for accessibility details
Family/children support and access
Information and/or education and support for families and/or carers is providedContact with family members and/or carers/children while in program
Phones permitted
Contact the service for more informationSmoking permitted
N/AFees
No feesAdditional program services or support
Organisation website provides details and more information
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