Weekly Peer Support Group

Secular meetings for family members, friends and supporters of people affected by drugs and alcohol providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgmental, safe environment

Online

0448 177 083

www.fds.org.au/meetings-events/support-meetings/supp-meetings-act

chloes@fds.org.au

Operating hours

Wednesday

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wait time

Contact the service for more information

After hours support

Yes

Intake Phone Number

0448 177 083

Description

FREE secular online support group in the ACT for families, carers and supporters affected by a persons drug and alcohol use.

An opportunity to connect and learn.

Open to anyone. Provides opportunities to talk and listen to others. A safe space free of judgment promoting understanding, support and coping skills.

Online every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm. Register online:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucu6qpz0qHNPpSyJmx7PDeW3cpAqdtatY

Support groups run throughout the school holidays, except on public holidays:

For more information, please reach out to Chloe on 0448 177 083 / chloes@fds.org.au

Target group

Families and friends

Age range eligibility

18-25 year old
26 +

Documentation

N/A

Medication/Intoxication exclusions

Details on accessing when intoxicated:

Other exclusions

N/A

Use of drug testing

Drug testing not used or not applicable

Treatment 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/A

Treatment goal

Behaviour change
Harm reduction
Self Care

Delivery mode

Drop in, no appointment required
Phone 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 residents
Accepts NSW residents

Disability access

Accessible toilets
Accessible 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 provided
Contact with family members and/or carers/children while in program

Phones permitted

Contact the service for more information

Smoking permitted

N/A

Fees

No fees

Additional program services or support

Organisation website provides details and more information