Evenings for Family & Friends of Drug or Alcohol addicted loved ones
Support & Education Evening for Families and Friends Affected by Drug or Alcohol Addiction
The First Step Program is proud to announce a series of Information and Support evenings tailored towards families and friends of those affected by Drug and Alcohol Addiction.
These evenings will seek to provide a forum for families and friends to build support networks and to acquire insight and coping skills for dealing with those affected by Drugs and Alcohol. Evenings will include the opportunity for group discussion and problem solving.
Thursday April 20th, 5-7pm: What is addiction and what are the treatment options? Medical perspectives. Presented by Dr Peter Wright. Discussion facilitated by John Chellew, Social Worker
Thursday May 25th, 5-7pm: Coping strategies. Implementing boundaries, reducing conflict and improving communication. Facilitated by John Chellew, Social Worker
Thursday June 22nd, 5-7pm: Addiction and the Law. Presented by First Step Legal Service Principle Lawyer, Tania Wolff. Discussion facilitated by John Chellew, Social Worker
Where: First Step Medical Clinic
42 Carlisle Street,
St. Kilda VIC 3182
Cost: FREE OF CHARGE
*note places strictly limited, if you are unable to attend please provide 48 hours notice so that your place may be allocated to someone else in need.
Bookings: 03) 9537 3177 or info@firststep.org.au
Included: Light refreshments
Places are strictly limited and will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.
Run by The First Step Program.
Supported by the City of Port Phillip Community Grants Program.
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