Support for family and friends
We understand the stress and emotional strain someone’s alcohol misuse can have on their family and friends. We’re here to offer any help and support they might need.
We can:
- offer information and advice
- explain the health risk
- explain what the person misusing alcohol is experiencing
- talk about the options available to help them
We’re also here to help family and friends manage the stress, anxiety and problems which someone else’s alcohol misuse is causing them.
The help available includes:
- advice
- counselling
- group work
- holistic and complementary therapies
- information
- relaxation techniques
- support
Contact details:
- call: 0161 474 3141
- email: START@stockport.gov.uk
Support for children
Children, whose parents or carers are using drugs or alcohol, may also need some support and someone to talk to. It’s important that children have access to a safe, confidential environment where they can discuss their feelings and emotions.
Mosaic
Offer children the support they need to understand the impact of alcohol misuse
and help them deal with it .
Children can access this support even if their parent or carer is not accessing treatment.
To contact a member of the team email mosaic@stockport.gov.uk.
Support for families
UK SMART Recovery
SMART stands for self-management and recovery training.
SMART Family and Friends are a support group for the loved ones of people who misuse substances.
Meetings
SMART Family and Friends meetings are for anyone aged 18 and over.
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of every month, from 6:15pm to 7:15pm at:
Central House
SK1 3TA
No referral needed, you can just show up. When you arrive, call or text the number on the door and the group facilitator will come and let you in.
Programme
The SMART Family and Friends Programme is for those affected by their loved ones' substance misuse. It explores ways participants can look after themselves better, even in difficult and stressful circumstances, and establish healthier relationships with their loved one.
Taking steps to make changes in life requires considerable courage. Participating in a supportive environment with people sharing similar experiences will hopefully lessen feelings of isolation and instil a sense of hope.
Mosaic
If you're worried about a young substance user, you can request support from Mosaic using our online form.
AL-ANON
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.
Call the helpline on 0207 403 0888 Sunday to Monday from 10am to 10pm.
ALATEEN
For teenage relatives from the age of 12 to 17. Also for friends of alcoholics.
Call the helpline on 020 7593 2070 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Adfam
Adfam help for families provides information to help you cope with your loved one’s drug or alcohol use as well as links to other sources of support and advice.