The ‘Families and Friends Project’ provides relatives, and anyone else who may be affected by someone’s substance misuse, with a number of free and confidential options:

• Information about drugs and alcohol
• Advice and information about what you can do and where you can go if you are affected by someone else’s substance use
• Contact with other people who are going through a similar experience through local support groups and /or drop in services
• Individual 1-1 support
• Freephone telephone helpline open 7 days a week, 10am to 10pm. Contact PATCHED on 0800 085 4450
• Training and workshops to families AND to services working with families affected by drugs and alcohol
• Annual conference – “Emotional Rollercoaster” with various workshops and presentations.

Project Co-ordinator, Jane Brown, said: “Living with a drug or alcohol user can create a lot of stress and tension. The project is there to offer help and advice on ways to cope with someone’s drinking or drug taking.

“Family and friends can also play an important role in helping someone to recover from their addiction. We want to tackle the discrimination and stigma families and friends have to face and ensure there is support available when they need it.”

For more information please contact the Families and Friends project on 01243 382940

NEWSLETTER - 2008 - September

Coping with family life | Drop in leaflet - times and places | A process of Change: developing resilience through parenting

Worthing

The drop in services aims to provide a safe place, where people can receive free information and support from a team of friendly advisors.   There is also a support group that meets monthly in Southwick.  Refreshments are provided and our friendly volunteer advisors are well trained and non judgemental. 

There is also a confidential policy so people can speak in confidence.  The drop in’s take place at:

24 Marine Place, Worthing (next to the Yoga Centre) BN11 3DN.
Anytime between 5.30 and 7pm every Tuesday.

Park Barn drop in - Horsham

North Street, Horsham (opposite The Capitol, behind New Park House) RH12 1RL. Anytime between 5.30 and 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month.

The Hub drop in - Bognor

The Hub Community Centre, on the corner of Queensway and Canada Grove, Bognor. PO21 1QL 
Anytime between 1pm and 2.30pm on Thursday lunchtimes.

The Orchard drop in - Crawley

Gleneagles Court, Brighton Road, Southgate, Crawley RH10 6AD.
Anytime between 12.30pm and 2pm on Monday lunchtimes.

Friends and Family Support – Southwick

The Corner House, 45 Southwick Street (opposite Southwick Community Centre and Barn Theatre), Southwick  BN42 4TH.
Meet on the 1st Thursday of every month, from 7.30pm til 9pm.

Friends and Family Support – Littlehampton

1. Clarence Room, The Diary, Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5PU. Meet on the 1st Friday of every month, from 1pm to 2.30pm.
2. Community Room 2, Wickbourne Centre, Clun Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7DZ.  Anytime between 1pm and 3pm on the 3rd Friday in every month.

title ' Every Day a New Beginning - Part 1'
and ' Every Day a New Beginning - Part 2'

The direct link to part 1 is  -  http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0-kvsG4Dv_U
The direct link to part 2 is  -  http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3p9FKGsOAtk