WESDARC Links

Sites for family and friends of people who use drugs:

Al-Anon: www.al-anon.org/australia

Al-Anon is for people who have a relative or friend with the problem of alcoholism. The program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Service.

Family Drug Support: www.fds.org.au

FDS aims to assist families throughout Australia to deal with drug issues in a way that strengthens relationships and achieves positive outcomes. Offers Counselling and family therapy; Family support groups; Bereavement contact and follow up; Parent education kits; Public community drug awareness forums; Referral to drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation services; Monthly newsletter; Promotion of community support networks; up-to-date information; and a memorial page.

Nar-Anon: www.naranon.com.au

Nar-Anon Family Groups are self-help support groups for families and friends of compulsive drug users. Members meet anonymously to gain an understanding of the user's behaviour and how to cope with it. Sharing in the experiences of others can provide guidance in coping with day to day crises.

Counselling Online: www.counsellingonline.org.au

Professional drug & alcohol counselling via webchat
FREE 24hour/7day confidential, anonymous counselling, referral and support service for people using drugs, their family members and friends.

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC): www.ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au

Fact sheets available on a range of drugs and statistical data for the general public.

ARAFMI Queensland Inc.: www.arafmiqld.org

Providing support services for families and friends of people with mental illness and/or psychiatric disability.

• Provide emotional support for family carers and friends of people who have a mental health problem
   
• Provide accurate information for carers to cope with the demands and pressures of caregiving.
   
• Increase community awareness and understanding of mental disorders.
   
• Decrease the stigma attached to mental disorders.
   
• Convey the needs of carers and families to health care, professionals, government and community.

What should you do if you think your child is using illegal drugs?: www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au