About Family Support Groups

How Family Support Helps

Family Support can help in lots of ways. It gives you the chance to be a positive role model, using a positive way to cope & to demonstrate a willingness to get help and deal with problem

It gives you a chance to address the impact that addiction has had in your home and to interrupt its dynamic
Gives you a chance to tend to your own needs, taking care of yourself is also a positive thing to model to the rest of your family.
You’ll get to address your own emotions and the other ways addiction has impacted you
You get a clearer perspective, and a chance to rethink your approach
You’ve a chance to tell your story to people who will understand, this can help you realize and accept where you’re at.
You’ll get a better understanding of how you’ve handled things and possibly find the best ways you can to cope or manage
You’ll feel connected, less isolated and lonely after connecting with people who have shared similar experiences
You’ll have the chance to build trust with people
You’ll get to learn about addiction and all that comes with it. You’ll learn about your options
You’ll have the chance to consider how you support the person who’s using

How we can help

If you are in need of help or advice, call 042 9355251 to be put in touch with one of our Family Support Specialists.

All calls are completely confidential.

WHAT IS FAMILY SUPPORT?

Family Support can be offered on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting. The model of family support that the Network advocates is peer family support. This is where a number of people with a common problem in our case living with drug use, come together to share their experiences.

What does a Family Support Group do?

A Family Support Group is a safe, confidential, non-judgemental place for family members to discuss issues emerging from the problem of drug or alcohol use within the family. From the shared experiences of the group, members may find useful strategies for coping with their particular problem. More importantly the support group is more than just having a group of friends. It is about respecting each other’s right to speak and to let go of the worries and stresses they have as a result of drug or alcohol use in the family.

OUR FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ALL THOSE LIVING WITH SUBSTANCE MISUSE

We offer an open, friendly, accessible and non-judgmental family support service so that no family has to live with the isolation that drug use can bring. Come along to one of our weekly meetings that take place in Dundalk, Cavan, Drogheda or Navan. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you feel, for the moment, you need 1 to 1 support. We are are here to help & support you.

Call: 042 93 55251 / 087 9046405 /

Emall: info.fasn@gmail.com