Family, Carer and Friends Support

Directions’ Family, Carer and Friends Support Program offers free, non-judgemental, confidential support for anyone over 18 years of age who is affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use.

If someone close to you is using alcohol or drugs, it can affect every part of your life. It may affect your health, your living situation, cause money troubles or stress in your relationships.

We know reaching out can be hard. No matter where you’re at, whether this is new or something you’ve carried for years, we’re here to help.

Counselling and support

One-on-ones with a Family AOD Practitioner; support to explore your experiences, feelings, boundaries and needs; self-care and stress management strategies.

Info and education

Learn more about alcohol and other drug use; understand the impacts on families and friends; learn tools for communication and coping.

Connection and community

Support groups for people in similar situations; opportunities to share stories, ideas and support; safe spaces to feel heard and understood.