Family focus service

Support when someone you love uses alcohol or drugs

At a glance

  • All ages

    Available to people of all ages

  • VIC

    Available to people in VIC

  • No or low fee

    Cost depends on your situation

  • Flexible support options

    Online, Face-to-face at an Each centre and In the community

How we help

When someone you love is affected by alcohol or drugs, it impacts the whole family. We're here to help you cope, set boundaries and take care of yourself. What we offer

  • Someone who understands
  • Ways to support your loved one
  • Skills for difficult conversations
  • Help looking after yourself
  • Support for the whole family

Our counsellors create a safe space to talk through your concerns and find ways forward. You don't have to face this alone.

Who is it for?

For Families living in select areas, VIC

This service is for:

  • All ages
  • People in select areas, VIC
  • Online, Face-to-face at an Each centre and In the community

How it works

Where to find us

Choose what works for you

We believe you should be able to access support in ways that work best for you. This service is delivered:

  • In person at our local centres
  • Community-based services in your local area
  • Video or phone appointments

Whatever option suits you best, we're here to make it easy for you to access the support you need.

Our locations

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Questions about this service?

We're here to help.

Either call or message us anytime through our secure online form

If this service is not right there could be other support that works better for you