FDS Insight Newsletter Jul-Sep 2020

25 Family Support Meetings July to September 2020 Meetings are non-religious and open for family members and others affected by drugs and alcohol. They provide opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. Please phone the facilitator (listed below) to check on dates prior to attending. General enquiries: FDS Head Office (HO) (02) 4782 9222 Meetings are not held on public holidays No support meetings in your area? Check out the new FDS online video resource here: http://www.fdsonline.org.au/ FDS update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) As FDS is a national organisation, we operate across a number of jurisdictions. We work with the information being provided to our workers in each stage regarding re- opening of groups and courses. Therefore, not all States will re-open at the same time. As our groups, courses and events re-open, our website will be the most up-to- date source of accurage information. In the meantime, we are pushing additional resources towards our 24/7 Support Phone Line. You can call this line anytime for family support. 24/7 support telephone line: 1300 368 186 An additional option is to visit the FDS website where you will find resources, tools and on-line videos that you will find beneficial. FDS website: https://www.fds.org.au/ You can also access the Family Drug Support Online for Families, Interactive tool based on a typical support group. FDS online for families: https://www.fdsonline.org.au/ We apologise for any inconvenience but assure you that as soon as we are able to, it is our propriety to resume our groups and courses on a regular ongoing basis. We appreciate your patience and wish everyone the very best during this period of uncertainty. Tony Trimingham, OAM, CEO