Drug and alcohol use can threaten and ultimately destroy family relationships and wellbeing. We empower family members and carers, support frontline workers and influence decision-makers to stop this happening.
Syeda Hussain
Since our launch in May 2018, it's been really buzzing within our Newham Building Family Recovery Project.
List of free food and support provided by organisations in Redbridge
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ADFAM NEWHAM BUILDING FAMILY RECOVERY PROJECT!
Day 07 - Do you have a smartphone?
Download these apps to keep track of your alcohol intake.
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Only 8 sleeps till Christmas!
We will be back in action on the 2nd of January.
Until then we would like to wish all a very merry Christmas, and a fulfilling 2018.
With our very best wishes,
the Adfam team.
'Confused.' How does stigma make YOU feel? Share your message and join our campaign to fight against stigma for families affected by drugs and alcohol. bit.ly/2wbkbSG #StigmaMakesMeFeel
Are you affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use? Do you need a break?
We own a caravan near Hastings which is available at a heavily subsidised rate for families affected by drugs or alcohol to have a respite break.
Find out more: adfam.org.uk/our-work/suppo…
Last year, all of our volunteers felt that volunteering had improved their emotional wellbeing. Read more in our latest Impact Report: bit.ly/2uBpysx
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ADFAM NEWHAM BUILDING FAMILY RECOVERY PROJECT!
Day 08 - Xmas time can be cold, and food can be quite rich. Try and make time to Exercise!
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We asked family members in Greenwich what they would recommend to someone whose loved one is in recovery. Here is what they told us: bit.ly/2KVRiD6
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ADFAM NEWHAM BUILDING FAMILY RECOVERY PROJECT!
Day 09 - Do you know where your nearest food bank is, and other helpful organisations?
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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ADFAM NEWHAM BUILDING FAMILY RECOVERY PROJECT!
Day 10 - Spread the festive cheer through volunteering
Contact @aNVolunteers
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Family members in Greenwich told us that finding the right time to talk to a loved one about their substance use is important. Here are some more of their top tips: bit.ly/2ufuPXx
We're also on Facebook! Like our page for all the latest updates on families, drugs and alcohol: bit.ly/2um6oXx
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ADFAM NEWHAM BUILDING FAMILY RECOVERY PROJECT!
Day 11 - Do you have someone to talk to?
Find your local support service from helplines to peer groups
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"Like I don't belong here." Join the fight against stigma: bit.ly/2Nk3jCS #StigmaMakesMeFeel
Seeing a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol dependency can be incredibly hard. We asked family members in Greenwich for some top tips on coping: bit.ly/2ukoN7V
Do you work with families affected by drugs and alcohol?
We run a number of regional practitioner forums around the country and would love to see you at one!
To find out more, email Becky on r.allon-smith@adfam.org.uk.
Has substance use within your family affected your couple relationship?
With @OnePlusOne_ we have created an audio collection of short stories and practical advice from real people living in families affected by drug or alcohol use.
Listen to it here: bit.ly/2OHbqar
"Victimised." How does stigma make you feel? Get involved in our campaign and tell us: bit.ly/2Nk3jCS
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS WITH ADFAM NEWHAM BUILDING FAMILY RECOVERY PROJECT!
Day 12 - Try a Christmas drink without the alcohol
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