Welcome to APOD
Family Support
Promoting the well being of family members and friends who are concerned or affected by another person’s mental health and/or issues with substances
Support Line
Confidential support
0412 382 812
Support Groups
Ongoing fortnightly support groups
Resources
Connecting with Services & Support in Victoria
Support Line
Free confidential support available for families and friends with professional support workers on hand
0412 382 812
9am – 6pm, 7 days a week
Support Groups
Support Groups are run throughout Victoria, for meeting times and locations refer below:
Currently support groups are held virtually using Zoom, please call Debbie or text on 0412 382 812 for the link
Information and Resources for Family, Carers and Supporters
National Carers Week
Celebrated from 13th to the 19th of October 2024
Zoom Victorian support meeting
Fortnightly on a Thursday.
Next meeting is Thursday 23rd January 2025.
Please call or text Deb on 0412382812 for the link.
Peninsula APOD Family Support Group
Face-to-Face & Virtual Meeting
Date: Monday, January 20th, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Community House 18 Pitt Street Mornington, VIC 3931
Join us for our fortnightly support group meeting, available both in-person and via Zoom. Virtual attendance options are available for those unable to join us at the Community House.
Contact Information: For Zoom details and general inquiries:
• Deb Warner: 0412 382 812
• Tracy Carratello: 0413 710 238
7am to 8pm Support Line:
• Anne: 0408 384 518
• Deb: 0412 382 812
• Tracy: 0413 710 238
Please reach out to any of our coordinators via call or text for more information or to receive the Zoom meeting link.
What is Family Support?
The model of family support that Apod advocates is peer family support. This is where a number of people with a common problem, in our case, living with someone affected by substance use and or mental health issues, come together to share their experiences.
