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Support for Friends & Family
Gold Coast Support Services
Al-Anon Family Groups & ALATEEN
1300 252 666 http://www.al-anon.org.au/Offers Online meetings
To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with someone whose drinking is a problem. Confidential / Anonymous. Alateen ages from 8-19 years. Phone first for meeting venues on the Gold Coast.
To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with someone whose drinking is a problem. Confidential / Anonymous. Alateen ages from 8-19 years. Phone first for meeting venues on the Gold Coast.
Drugarm
Drugarm helps families and friends of loved ones struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
They can also assist if your loved one has both mental health concerns and addiction difficulties.
Provide: information, as well as emotional and practical support.
To discuss how Drugarm can assist you please call 07 3620 8880. Staff at Drugarm will assist you in a
non-judgmental manner and will have a great understanding of the difficulties you face with your loved one struggling with addiction.
Support for your loved one is important but support for yourself is essential as well.
Accoras- Mental Health Support
The program provides individual support to children and young people and their family to address their mental health needs and helping their parents to understand and support better management of their child’s mental health.
Accoras work with children aged 0 - 18 who are diagnosed mental health concern; are showing early signs and symptoms of a mental health concern; or are at risk of developing a mental health concern. Provide: * Face to face counselling *General Information*Education Gold CoastOffice location: 1/24 Bay Street, Southport QLD 4215Phone: 07 5679 3300 / Fax: 07 3274 1930 / Email: Fmhss_gc@accoras.org.au
Accoras work with children aged 0 - 18 who are diagnosed mental health concern; are showing early signs and symptoms of a mental health concern; or are at risk of developing a mental health concern. Provide: * Face to face counselling *General Information*Education Gold CoastOffice location: 1/24 Bay Street, Southport QLD 4215Phone: 07 5679 3300 / Fax: 07 3274 1930 / Email: Fmhss_gc@accoras.org.au
Crossing Paths Carer Support Gold Coast
Crossing Paths Carer Support Gold Coast is provided by Wesley Mission. Providing personalised support for carers of loved ones who are suicidal and has recently had contact with a crisis service.
It can be very distressing when your loved one has been going through suicidal thoughts or attempts this service provides practical and emotional support during a very challenging time.
Support provided include carer peer support and peer-led connection group, education on safety planning, coping strategies and self-care, advocacy, service navigation and referral to other support services if needed such as financial advice, housing, legal help, respite, relationships and wellbeing support.
Eligibility: Crossing Paths Carer Support is for carers of loved ones who have had contact with a crisis service.
To discuss how this program can assist you please call 07 5569 1850.
Lives Lived Well Family Support Services
Lives Lived Well offer several programs to assist family of loved ones struggling with addiction.
Provide: education, counselling and group programs to support families dealing with addiction.
To find out what support suits your family best please call 1300 727 957.
Family Relationship Centres
A Family Relationship Centre can assist you by providing information on family relationships at all stages of their development – from forming new relationships to overcoming relationship difficulties to dealing with separation.
Staff will talk with you if you are going through a separation to help you focus on your children's needs and decide what to do next.
Family Relationship Centres are experts at facilitating joint Family Dispute Resolution mediation sessions with the other parent or family members in order to help you reach an agreement on parenting arrangements. Staff at the center can also refer you to other specialist services that can help, such as family law counseling or parenting after divorce programs. In addition to information sessions and seminars, the centers provide a variety of other services and programs.
Provide: information, counselling, mediation, dispute resolution for families.
Available on several locations on the Gold Coast.
Centacare Family & Relationship Serviceshttp://www.centacarebrisbane.net.auPhone: (07) 5527 721150 Fairway DriveCLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 42262.2km awayLocate
Centacare Family & Relationship Services - Ashmore Family Relationship Centrehttp://www.centacarebrisbane.net.auPhone: (07) 5656 170011/207 Currumburra RoadASHMORE QLD 42144.7km awayLocate
Relationships Australia (QLD)http://www.relationships.com.auPhone: 1300 364 277Level 1 , Robina Super Centre 86-112 Robina Town Centre DriveROBINA QLD 42307.2km awayLocate
Relationships Australia (QLD)http://www.relationships.com.auPhone: 1300 364 277Coomera Springs State School Old Coach Road (2nd driveway)UPPER COOMERA QLD 420921.3km away
Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia's relationship support servicesprovide support for individuals, families, and communities.
Eligibility: Provides services to all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background, or economic circumstances.
Provide: Counseling, family dispute resolution (mediation), education programs and counselling.
Relationships Australia (QLD)http://www.relationships.com.auPhone: 1300 364 277Coomera Springs State School Old Coach Road (2nd driveway)UPPER COOMERA QLD 420921.3km away
Social Futures - Standby Provider
Support and information for people bereaved by suicide. StandBy is a free and confidential service.
24 Hour crisis support for StandBy – Gold Coast 1300 727 247
The StandBy Service stands by families, friends, and associates impacted by suicide, providing respect, understanding and support for their health and well-being. Service is available to you regardless of when your loss occurred. Also provide support for witnesses• schools, workplaces and community groups• first responders and service providers
Provide: * Face to face counselling *General Information *Phone support
24 Hour crisis support for StandBy – Gold Coast 1300 727 247
The StandBy Service stands by families, friends, and associates impacted by suicide, providing respect, understanding and support for their health and well-being. Service is available to you regardless of when your loss occurred. Also provide support for witnesses• schools, workplaces and community groups• first responders and service providers
Provide: * Face to face counselling *General Information *Phone support
Online Support Services
Mental Health Support
Carers Australia
Carers Australia provides support for people caring for someone with an illness or disability, including mental illness, the most up-to-date information, research, policies, and services are available.
Provide: *General Information *Phone support
Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway is a national online and phone service that supports carers by providing practical information and resources. Caregivers can use the interactive service finder to find local support services. Call 1800 422 737
Provide: *General Information *Phone support *Financial support links
NAMI Whatcom - Mental Health Support
NAMI Whatcom provide support groups for any individuals and families living with mental illness.NAMI offers a Family Support Group for family members, parents, caregivers, and friends of individuals struggling with mental illness. These groups are online and be accessed Wednesdays of each month 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. These groups encourage and foster a renewed sense of understanding and hope for their loved one living with mental illness.Please visit Nami Whatcom for further information.
Provide: *General Information *Support Groups *Self Help Programs
COPMI
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI). Promote better outcomes for children and families where a parent experiences mental illness. Online information for children, parents and grandparents. It includes a database of programs and support services that are already in place across Australia to assist children and families with a parent who is suffering from a mental illness. It also offers access to and downloads for a wide range of resources, support materials, and programs, as well as advice from users who have worked with them.
Provide: *General Information * Extensive range of resources for families and parents* Free to download and view
Mental Health Carers Australia
Mental Health Carers Australia is a national advocacy group that uses education and resources to promote the well-being and needs of families and carers who are supporting someone with mental illness. They offer a variety of services to help family members, friends, and caregivers of people who are suffering from mental illness.
Provide: *Respite care *training *peer support *practical, financial, and emotional support.
Bipolar Care Givers
Information for those who care for people who have Bipolar Disorder. Based on adult caregiver guidelines (18 years or older) developed by combining the most recent bipolar research with the opinions and consensus of 143 expert caregivers, people with bipolar disorder, and clinicians from around the world.
Provide: *General Information * Resources
Arafmi QLD
People with mental illnesses, their families, and carers benefit from our high-quality support, education, and advocacy services. Provide 24hr Carer Support Line for family, friends and other people caring for someone living with a mental illness. It is a safe, anonymous mental health discussion, moderated 24/7 by mental health professionals.
Provide: *General Information *Phone support *Respite *Support Groups *NDIS
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National Mental Health Consumer Carer Forum
Information on what consumers (people with mental illnesses) are doing to help improve the mental health system in Australia - as well as links to a range of consumer-related mental health issues.
Provide: *General Information
STANDBY
STANDBY support anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including: Individuals, families and friends, Witnesses, Schools, workplaces and community groups, First responders and service providers. Free books to support children and teens after suicide. Valuable resources on how to manage grief after suicide.
Provide: * Face to face support *General Information *Phone support
Suicide Call Back Service
Information and referral to assist people at risk of suicide, their carers, and people bereaved by the suicide of a loved one. Suicide Call Back Service offers phone and online counseling to anyone concerned about a loved one's suicide. Supporting someone who is contemplating suicide can be a trying experience. It's possible that you'll feel guilty for not doing enough. All of these are natural reactions. You don't have to deal with the situation on your own. Suicide Call Back Service offers a variety of resources to assist you during this difficult time. If there is an emergency, call 000.
Provide: *General Information *Phone support *Online counselling
Drug & Alcohol Family Support
Reconnexion
Treatment, support and information about benzodiazepine dependency and withdrawal, anxiety, insomnia and depression. Online resources as well as telephone support line. Provide information for individuals as well as family members.
Monday to Friday 9:00 -5:00. Call: 1300 273 266
Provide: *General Information *Phone support
Family Drug Support Australia
FDSA offers a help line, meetings, magazine and a comprehensive website. Support meetings are non-religious, open meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol. Open to anyone & providing opportunities to talk & listen to others in a non-judgmental, safe environment. The website also offers information on coping tips, drug information, FSD Insight magazine and information about treatment services. Call: 1300 368 186.
Provide: *General Information *Phone support * Support Groups
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