For Family Members and Friends
Support for Family & Friends
We facilitate meetings for those affected by someone else’s substance use. This could be a family member or a friend.
Rather than focusing on the loved one, the family and friend’s programme invites participants to spend time concentrating on themselves and their goals, an area they may have been neglecting for some time.
The family and friend’s programme explores ways participants can look after themselves better even in stressful and difficult circumstances and establish healthier relationships with their Loved One.
Taking steps to make changes in life requires considerable courage. Participating in a supportive environment, comprised of people sharing similar experiences, will hopefully lessen feelings of isolation and instil hope.
Bud Club
Bud Club is a resource for families who have a child / children with emotional / behavioural / neuro developmental issues. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and offer a range of activities for families to try including art, sport, yoga and cooking.
We have been running for nearly 6 years and are exceptionally proud that whole families attend and often say that it’s the only place that they come where they can completely relax.
The aim of the club has always been to be inclusive and non-judgemental allowing children (and adults) to try new activities without worrying about success or failure. Families often repost that they see positive changes in terms of self-confidence and reduction of anxiety after attending for a while. We’re also aware that friendship and support networks are formed which extend well beyond BUD club.