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Find out our support group times, online meetings, community events, training and exciting fundraising events to get involved in.
Events in December 2023
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27th November 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: Facilitating a Support Group9:30 am: Facilitating a Support Group – Next Session: Monday 27th November 9:30am – 1pm (3.5 Hours) Price: £55 per participant Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/48801 Are you interested in running a support group? Our Facilitating a Support Group training is perfectly suited to helping you explore the skills and knowledge you will need to effectively lead a support group. We touch on some of the core things involved in running a group, including how to structure and manage a group. This course is for anyone looking to run any type of support group – families, members of the workforce, running peed-led recovery groups, and more. |
28th November 2023
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29th November 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Falkirk Drop-In - Forth Valley Family Support Service10:00 am: Falkirk Drop-In - Forth Valley Family Support Service – This is an open drop-in, for anyone 16+ affected by someone else’s substance use If you want to talk to someone before attending contact fvfamilies@sfad.org.uk or 01786 583299 Falkirk CGL (Change Grow Live) 27-29 Vicar Street, Falkirk, FK1 1LL 10am - 12.30pm |
30th November 2023
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1st December 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Inverclyde Family & Friends Support Group10:00 am: Inverclyde Family & Friends Support Group – Open to anyone 16+ affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use, past or present. Contact Inverclyde Family Support Service for more information: inverclydefss@sfad.org.uk or 01475 302816 10.00am - 12.00pm Your Voice, Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1NB |
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4th December 2023(1 event)
6:30 pm: Kirkcaldy Family Support Group6:30 pm: Kirkcaldy Family Support Group – Scottish Families in Fife are hosting an in-person support group in Kirkcaldy. The group will be our safe space to chat and do activities that will improve our wellbeing. Drop-in from 6.30pm – 8.30pm at – Templehall Community Centre Beauly Place Kirkcaldy KY2 6EX You can contact us at fifefamilies@sfad.org.uk or 01592 382330 |
5th December 2023(2 events)
9:00 am: CRAFT Training9:00 am: CRAFT Training – CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) is an evidence-based, non-judgemental programme for practitioners to use with family members and carers affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use. 6:00 pm: Grangemouth Family Support Service6:00 pm: Grangemouth Family Support Service – This is an open group for anyone 16+ affected by someone else’s substance use If you want to talk to someone before attending contact fvfamilies@sfad.org.uk or 01786 583299 Grangemouth Community Education Unit |
6th December 2023(3 events)
9:00 am: CRAFT Training9:00 am: CRAFT Training – CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) is an evidence-based, non-judgemental programme for practitioners to use with family members and carers affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use. 9:30 am: Family Inclusive Practice9:30 am: Family Inclusive Practice – Next Session: Wednesday 6th December 9:30am – 1pm (3.5 Hours) Price: £55 per participant Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/48802 Are you interested in an in-depth look at how best to include families in your work? Family Inclusive Practice is about how professionals in the workforce actively involve a person’s family and social networks in their care, are proactive in asking about the needs of the whole family, and make sure all family members are supported. This course is designed to be an in-depth look at all aspects of families support needs, what we are aiming for within Scotland, and how practitioners can adapt innovative approaches to best include families. This course is designed for members of the workforce. This includes: practitioners working in the drug and alcohol support sector; healthcare professionals; social workers; service managers; volunteers; and students. 6:00 pm: Scottish Families Men’s Group6:00 pm: Scottish Families Men’s Group – Our Men’s Group is a virtual space for men to socialise, explore difficulties and find solutions together. We wanted to create a space for men, who appear to be least likely to come forward for support, to experience peer support from others who will understand their thoughts and feelings. Our Men’s Group is here: To reach men, who have traditionally not used family support services as often as women At the group, you have an opportunity to talk about your personal circumstances and develop a plan with the support of our practitioners and the other members of the group. If you would like to join our men’s support group, you can get in touch with our team at groups@sfad.org.uk and they will let you know how to join the group and answer any questions you may have. The meetings are held 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. |
7th December 2023(2 events)
10:00 am: CGL Recovery Hubs - Alloa10:00 am: CGL Recovery Hubs - Alloa – This is an open drop-in, for anyone 16+ affected by someone else’s substance use If you want to talk to someone before attending contact fvfamilies@sfad.org.uk or 01786 583299 10.00am - 1.00pm Alloa CGL, Lime Tree House, North Castle Street, Alloa FK10 1EX 7:00 pm: National Bereavement Group7:00 pm: National Bereavement Group – If you have lost someone who used alcohol or drugs, our online National Bereavement Group meets every month to share listening support and information with each other. The group is online via Zoom from 7.00pm - 8.30pm If you are interested in attending please contact bereavement@sfad.org.uk |
8th December 2023(2 events)
9:00 am: CRAFT Training9:00 am: CRAFT Training – CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) is an evidence-based, non-judgemental programme for practitioners to use with family members and carers affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use. 10:00 am: Inverclyde Family & Friends Support Group10:00 am: Inverclyde Family & Friends Support Group – Open to anyone 16+ affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use, past or present. Contact Inverclyde Family Support Service for more information: inverclydefss@sfad.org.uk or 01475 302816 10.00am - 12.00pm Your Voice, Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1NB |
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11th December 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: CGL Recovery Hubs - Stirling10:00 am: CGL Recovery Hubs - Stirling – This is an open drop-in, for anyone 16+ affected by someone else’s substance use If you want to talk to someone before attending contact fvfamilies@sfad.org.uk or 01786 583299 10.00am - 1.00pm Stirling CGL, Unit 2A, 30 Goosecroft Road, Stirling FK8 1JX |
12th December 2023
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13th December 2023(1 event)
12:00 pm: Creative Coping - Fife12:00 pm: Creative Coping - Fife – For more info on how to join email fifefamilies@sfad.org.uk or call 01592 382330. 12.00pm - 2.00pm BRAG Enterprise, |
14th December 2023(2 events)
6:00 pm: Breaking the Cycle Group - Stirling6:00 pm: Breaking the Cycle Group - Stirling – Breaking the Cycle has been formed by family members trying to cope with the effects of parental talent substance use. The group provides a space for people to come together and support one another with the lasting impact parental drug or alcohol use has on them. It also helps to lighten that load and provide much-needed connection when things feel difficult. Our WhatsApp group and monthly group meetings offer fantastic peer support. If you want to talk to someone before attending contact fvfamilies@sfad.org.uk or 01786 583299 6.00pm - 8.00pm The Haven, Stirling, FK7 7LB 6:30 pm: Scottish Families Book Group6:30 pm: Scottish Families Book Group – The Scottish Families Book Group is for anyone who is currently being supported by one of our services in Scotland. We meet on the second Thursday of every month, from 6.30pm – 8.00pm. |
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20th December 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: Scottish Families Men’s Group6:00 pm: Scottish Families Men’s Group – Our Men’s Group is a virtual space for men to socialise, explore difficulties and find solutions together. We wanted to create a space for men, who appear to be least likely to come forward for support, to experience peer support from others who will understand their thoughts and feelings. Our Men’s Group is here: To reach men, who have traditionally not used family support services as often as women At the group, you have an opportunity to talk about your personal circumstances and develop a plan with the support of our practitioners and the other members of the group. If you would like to join our men’s support group, you can get in touch with our team at groups@sfad.org.uk and they will let you know how to join the group and answer any questions you may have. The meetings are held 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. |
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