Families 4 Recovery offers mutual support and practical information in a positive, friendly and confidential group setting.
We are a self-help group for anyone who is affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use. The group was set up with the aim of providing mutual support and information to families, friends and carers of people with addictions. We also hope to empower people to contribute their views about what works and what doesn't, so that services can be improved.
We are based in West Essex, covering the towns of Harlow, Epping, Loughton and Saffron Walden and the surrounding villages. We aim to meet at least once a month, depending on the needs of group members. As we cover a large area, smaller local meetings may be arranged and we will keep in touch by phone or e-mail.
Having a relative or friend who misuses alcohol is an extremely stressful experience which can put great strain on a person's physical health and psychological wellbeing, finances, social life and family relationships. These impacts often mean that carers need help in their own right, to enable them to cope better with what are usually complex, long-term issues. Our aim is to structure our meetings in a way that is responsive to the needs of the group, allowing sufficient time to talk in cofindence about specific problems which people are experiencing, but also maintaining a positive focus on what we can do to support change and look after ourselves too.
To find out when the next meeting is please contact Rose, details as above.