News — 2020
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It’s Everywhere – Family Stories about Alcohol Harm
For the Commission on Alcohol Harm, 2020 In September 2020, the Commission on Alcohol Harm launched their report ‘It’s everywhere’ – alcohol’s public face and private harm: The report of the Commission on Alcohol Harm (2020). This independent Commission was established to examine the current evidence on alcohol harm, recent trends in alcohol harm and […]
Get your ticket for ‘Change Will Come’, our online celebration webinar and AGM!
Please join us for our ‘Change Will Come’ Online Celebration Webinar and AGM on Saturday 14 November 2020, from 11am – 12 noon. This will be a chance to hear more about Scottish Families’ work over the past year, including our response to the COVID pandemic, new developments and upcoming plans. We will hear from […]
An update on our support services
As we move further into phase three of lockdown, things have changed slightly in some of our support services. Our helpline, bereavement support and telehealth support all continue to be available by phone and online. Our Routes young person’s group have had some socially distanced meetings that are mainly one-to-ones, and our support groups are […]
Practical steps for coping with grief
Coping with the loss of a loved one is one of life’s greatest challenges. If you have lost someone who used alcohol or drugs, our bereavement service is here to support you. We can chat and offer some advice and information. We also can put you in touch with an accredited counsellor who is local […]
Overdose Awareness Day 2020: Scottish Families Take-Home Naloxone
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. This global event is held on 31 August each year. Its aim is to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges that grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of a […]
Benefits of Mindfulness
Reduced Stress: Improved ability to manage stress Increased Focus: Improved ability to pay attention, focus and concentrate Increased Emotional Intelligence: Improved conflict resolution skills Increased Empathy and Respect: Increased empathy and understanding of others Increased Resilience: Increased capacity to overcome challenges Improved Physical Well-being: Increased engagement in physical activity Improved Creativity & Collaboration: Improved expression of creative arts. Useful websites: […]
New Support Service – All In The Family
The Beacons in South Lanarkshire welcomes a new service, All In The Family! A partnership between Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and My Support Day. The service will empower family members (age 16+) across South Lanarkshire to access one-to-one support, group support, learning and development including Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), and […]
Our New Strategy 2020-2023 – ‘Change Will Come’
“My message for other families would be never give up, keep going. Don’t be feart to voice your opinion. Contact Scottish Families who are a great support. Join a group, a family group that’s experiencing the same stuff as yourself, join in with them because we’re all in the same boat. And families, if we […]
Second Video for #VoicesTogether Virtual Choir!
Back in May, we launched our first video for our virtual choir, now we’re back a couple of months later with the next one! This time our choir are singing You’ve Got a Friend by Carole King. You may see some new faces and some familiar ones from our first video. Thank you to everyone […]
NEW REPORT – Insert Standard Stigmatising Headline & Image Here
Insert Standard Stigmatising Headline & Image Here: Rewriting the Media’s Portrayal of Addiction and Recovery is a research project and programme from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and the Scottish Recovery Consortium. Both charities shared concerns around the stigma towards people with addictions, and the lack of lived experience highlighted in the media. […]