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
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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.
We envision a world where people affected by issues with mental health and/or issues with substances have access to the resources, support, and community they need to thrive. Through our integrated approach of support groups, education, and crisis intervention, we work to empower families with the tools and knowledge they need to support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being.
Our three dedicated family support workers bring more than two decades of experience to families affected by mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
Our team has experience of over 20 years in the support of people affected by mental health and drug and alcohol issues within their families.
We envision a world where people affected by issues with mental health and/or issues with substances have access to the resources, support, and community they need to thrive. Through our integrated approach of support groups, education, and crisis intervention, we work to empower families with the tools and knowledge they need to support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being.
These group meetings provide support for family members and friends affected by loved ones with mental health and/or substance use issues. Open to all, the groups offer education and a safe environment to share experiences.
This group meets fortnightly on Zoom, statewide. Phone one of the contacts below and they will send you the Zoom meeting link and help you get set up.
I would sincerely like to express my heartfelt thanks for APOD providing my family a way out when I had no other resources. They were heaven sent. I felt it was a great experience to just have met someone as a person.
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We are incredibly grateful to Mornington Peninsula Shire for supporting APOD Family Support with a Community Support Grant. This funding is a wonderful contribution toward our volunteer programs and will have a direct, positive impact on the families we serve. Thank you for your support 🤝✨🙌
APOD is here for family members and friends who are concerned or affected by another person's mental health and/or issues with substances. Our support line gives you someone to talk to, our fortnightly support groups connect you with people who understand, and our information and resources help you support your loved one while looking after your own well-being.
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Read moreOur support groups meet online via Zoom statewide and in person on the Mornington Peninsula, in Geelong, and in Footscray. Open to all, the groups offer education and a safe environment to share experiences with family members and friends affected by loved ones with mental health and/or substance use issues.
