Stepping Forward Information Sessions

A short course that provides clear and practical information and a safe place to share and feel supported for family members and friends of people with alcohol and/or other drug issues.

TBA , ACT Australia

0490 801 609

www.fds.org.au/meetings-events/courses-workshops/stepping-forward/meetings-events/stepping-forward/stepping-forward-act

general@fds.org.au

Operating hours

No main hours, please contact the service for more information

N/A

Wait time

Contact the service for more information

After hours support

Yes

Intake Phone Number

1300 368 186

Description

A short course that provides clear and practical information and a safe place to share and feel supported for family members and friends of people with alcohol and/or other drug issues.

A series of educational and information sessions relating to drug and alcohol related topics:

* Families Stages of change
* Effective Communication
* Alcohol & Other Drug Information
* Drug and Alcohol Treatment Options
* Dealing with Conflict
* Setting Workable Boundaries
* Families and Methamphetamine (Ice)

For session dates and times please visit: https://www.fds.org.au/meetings-events/courses-workshops/stepping-forward/meetings-events/stepping-forward/stepping-forward-act

Target group

Families and friends

Age range eligibility

18-25 year old
26 +

Documentation

Referral other: https://www.fds.org.au/meetings-events/stepping-forward/stepping-forward-act

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 Naloxone and/or overdose prevention education
Provide peer interventions

Treatment duration

N/A

Treatment goal

Behaviour change
Harm reduction
Self-Care

Delivery mode

Drop in, no appointment required
Outreach services available

ACT and NSW residents

Accepts ACT residents
Accepts NSW residents

Disability access

Accessible toilets
Accessible lifts
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

Phones permitted

N/A

Smoking permitted

N/A

Fees

No fees

Additional program services or support

Additional supports available, contact service for more information
Organisation website provides details and more information