For friends and families in South Ayrshire helping someone with drug or alcohol challenges
Whether you're looking for advice for yourself, or for someone else, we work with you to make sure you get the right support.
When someone you care about is facing challenges with drugs or alcohol, it can be hard to know what to do. You might feel worried, helpless, or unsure how to bring it up - and that’s completely normal.
You're not alone, and you don't have to handle it by yourself.
Whether you just need to talk things through or want guidance on how to support them, we’re here for you too.
We offer free, non-judgemental support and advice for people facing challenges with drugs and alcohol, through a network of 80+ services across England and Scotland.
As a family member or friend, you have your own support needs associated with your loved one’s drug or alcohol use. There's help and support available to you.
Sometimes, this support is delivered directly by our local teams. At our service, we can offer 1-2-1 support, group support and CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) Sessions for family and friends.
In some of our services, we provide specialist support to the family members and friends of those who use substances.
Specialist Carer Support recognises the important role you play in supporting your loved one and the support needs you have in your own right.
You’ll have access to a support worker who will help you identify your own needs and put together a package of support.
This may include specialist programmes such as CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) which is specifically tailored to the needs of family and friends of people using substances.
In many areas, we run specific support groups for people who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use.
These are often delivered by people with experience of caring for someone with a substance use issue and are attended by people experiencing similar issues.
These groups will help you to understand the impact a loved one’s substance use can have on family and relationships and how to take care of your own wellbeing.
Use our service finder to find out what support is available for you in your local area. If we don’t provide the support you need, we'll point you to your local provider.
Whether you're looking for support, more information, or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Please contact us if you would like to speak to our family worker. We're ready to listen and help you find the support you need.
