Family Drug Support

About Family Drug Support (FDS)

Family Drug Support (FDS) is a caring, non-religious organisation which provides non-judgemental support and information to families and friends of people who use alcohol and/or drugs across Australia.

FDS believes that families have the experience, knowledge and strength to continue to support their family. Their services are there to assist families in a way that strengthens relationships and encourage positive outcomes. FDS’ goals are to help families become more resilient, gain coping skills and survive their journey intact.

Programs

• 24/7 Telephone support line 1300 368 186: Family Drug Support provides a national twenty-four-hour, seven-day-a-week telephone helpline for family members, carers & friends affected by alcohol and/or other drug issues.
• Support meetings: FREE open, non- religious meetings for family members and friends impacted by someone’s substance use. These meetings provide an opportunity to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental and safe environment.
• Stepping Forward Information Sessions: FREE interactive education sessions providing information and support relating to alcohol and other drug use.
• Stepping Stones to Success: Stepping Stones is a structured, interactive and experiential course that brings people together with similar challenges. The collective wisdom and experience of the group is used to work on finding new ways of achieving positive outcomes.
• FDS 1 on 1 Sessions: One on one support for families with an FDS Support Worker.

Additional resources including videos and information available on the Family Drug Support website: www.fds.org.au

Intake, assessment and referral

Anyone can call the 24/7 telephone line 1300 368 186 for support.

• Self-referral
• Family, friends, community
• GP and other health professional
• External health & community service
• Court services