FDS 2023 Annual Report

43 We recorded the gender of the caller as 73% female as opposed to 27% male. This is an interesting statistic given the fact that 73% of female callers are most often calling about male substance users (71%). It has become apparent in recent years as external data confirms that men are less likely to seek out help and support if they are facing difficult situations. 76% of the calls we received were in regards to a family member, with 48% of all calls coming from mothers. 15% were in relation to a partner. 73% 27% Caller Gender Female Male 2% 10% 2% 2% 48% 4% 3% 15% 3% 11% Relationship to Substance User Child Father Friend Grandparent Mother Other Relationship Other Relative Partner Self Sibling