National Family Drug Support Day, observed annually, shines a light on the often-unseen struggles faced by families impacted by substance use. At Emerald Medical Group, we recognize the profound effects that addiction can have on individuals and their loved ones, and we're committed to providing support, resources, and understanding to those navigating these challenging circumstances.
Understanding the Impact:
Substance use disorders don't just affect the individual; they ripple outwards, impacting families in significant ways. Parents, siblings, spouses, and children often experience a range of emotions, including worry, fear, anger, guilt, and isolation. They may struggle to understand the complexities of addiction, feel overwhelmed by the challenges it presents, and experience strain on their relationships. National Family Drug Support Day serves as a crucial reminder that these families are not alone and that help is available.
The Importance of Support:
Families affected by substance use often require specialized support to cope with the emotional, practical, and financial burdens they face. This support can come in many forms, including:
Information and Education: Understanding addiction as a complex health issue is crucial. Learning about the disease, treatment options, and strategies for coping can empower families to make informed decisions.
Support Groups: Connecting with others who share similar experiences can provide a sense of community, reduce feelings of isolation, and offer valuable insights and coping strategies.
Counseling and Therapy: Individual or family therapy can help address the emotional impact of addiction, improve communication patterns, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Respite Care: Caring for someone struggling with addiction can be incredibly demanding. Respite care provides families with a much-needed break, allowing them to recharge and focus on their own well-being.
Emerald Medical Group's Commitment:
At Emerald Medical Group, we understand the complexities of substance use and the impact it has on families. We're committed to providing compassionate and non-judgmental support to those affected by addiction.
How We Can Help:
Referrals: We can connect families with local support groups, counseling services, and treatment facilities specializing in substance use disorders.
Information and Resources: We provide access to reliable information and resources on addiction, treatment options, and strategies for supporting loved ones.
Mental Health Support: Our healthcare professionals can address the mental health needs of family members, offering counseling and support for anxiety, depression, and other related issues.
Open Communication: We encourage open and honest conversations about substance use within families, creating a safe space for individuals to share their concerns and seek help.
Available mental health services in Emerald:
Headspace Emerald: Headspace Emerald is a free or low cost, confidential service that helps young people in the Central Highlands region aged 12-25 with their mental health and wellbeing. They liaise closely with General Practitioners, Sexual Health Services, Vocational Education Services and Alcohol and Other Drug Services so that they can focus your care on your individual needs whilst working with their in-house team to offer you tailored support.
Better Health Foundation: The Better Health Foundation is there to aid our community access health care services. We work in partnership with Headspace and the Emerald Neighbourhood Centre. headspace.org.au 1800 950 722
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: A free confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice and information for those people strugglinw with addiction. 1800 250 015
Head to Health Better Connect Hubs: They provide free short-term, non-crisis therapies for individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges or suicidal thoughts. Their team consist of Psychologists, mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, ensuring comprehensive care. For more information, please email betterconnect@each.com.au 1800 595 212
Lifeline: Lifeline provides crisis support via call, text or online chat to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. lifeline.org.au 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Beyond Blu support service is available 24/7 for brief counselling. Aditionally, they provide access to connect with an online peer support communty and resources available for people wanting to learn about mental health. beyondblue.org.au/get-support 1300 224 636
Complete Psychological Care: Registered Psychologist. Provides individual therapy, psychological assessments, child and youth assessment and therapy. Natalie has extensive experience working with people who have experienced range of traumatic events, adjustments and anxiety disorders, depression, developmental disorders, obsessions and compulsions and more. completepsychologicalcare@outlook.com 07 4323 4519
Rebekah Burns Counselling Services and Private Practice Social Worker: Rebekah Burns Counselling services offers clients a safe and encouraging space to work on difficulties through the developments of 'tangible' strategies that promote betterment towards one's mental health on an individual, couple or parental level. info@rebekahburnscounselling.com.au 0417 479 655
Rural Health Connect: An online platform that links people to psychologists over video and phone calls. Referrals are usually made by GP's, case managers or NDIS, however you can send a regular referral as a support person by setting up a referral login on their website. ruralhealthconnect.com.au/referring/
Head Heart Hands: Amie Coop provides counselling for every stage of life - whether you are seeking support for your child, teenager, yourself or your entire family. From individual sessions to family and marriage counselling, we're here to help you and your family navigate life well.
Someone Health: Online counselling service. GP referral needed. Someone Health is a leading provider of bulk billed psychoogists in Australia. 200 online psychologists can help with stress and anxiety, depression and many other mental health conditions including ADHD, autism, OCD and PTSD. Their specialist online psychology team provide a range of therapies including couples counselling, trauma therapy and grief counselling. someone.health/ 1300 546 821
Remote Therapy Telehealth Psychology: Provides mental health services via telehealth. remotetherapy.com.au 07 3053 8895
Warmline-Suicide Prevention helpline: The warmline service is a free peer-led suicide prevention phone service for individuals who have attempted suicide, are experiencing suicidal ideation or are at risk of suicide. Callers will be able to requires a call back from a peer worker to support them with their distress, concerns or worries. 1300 186 176
SANE: SANE provides free digital and telehealth support services for people over 18 with complex mental health needs, and their family, friends, and carers. They also provide mental health support to people with intellectual disability, autism or acquired brain injury. Calls to Mental Health Professionals are available Mon-Fri 10am-8pm AEST/AEDT- 1800 187 263
1300MH Call: This is a confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public health mental health services to Queenslanders. It can provide support, information, advice and referrals and is staffed by trained and experienced professional mental health clinicians. 24/7 1300 642 255
QPASST: Support people seeking asylum requiring mental health and well-being focused support including psychosocial needs assessment, four to six sessions on mental health intervention and referrals. This is not a crisis service. Services can be provided over the phone. gpastt.org.au/referral-form/
National Family Drug Support Day and Beyond:
National Family Drug Support Day is an important reminder of the challenges faced by families affected by substance use. However, support should be available year-round. At Emerald Medical Group, we're here to provide ongoing support and resources to families navigating these difficult circumstances.
Please call Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support on 1800 177 833. You can also visit their website for more information or to chat with a counsellor online.
If you or someone you know is affected by substance use, please don't hesitate to reach out for help. You are not alone.
Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength. We're here to support you every step of the way. #[RelevantHashtags - e.g., #NationalFamilyDrugSupportDay, #FamilySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #EmeraldMedicalGroup]
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