Eve @ SFAD

Inverclyde Support Assistant at Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs #TeamSFAD 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💜 All views are my own.

[Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs @ScotFamADrugs]

UK Government Cannot Continue To Ignore The Case For Change.

Families affected by a loved one’s drug use have repeatedly shown their support for any measures which reduce harm.

Our response to the Home Affairs Committee Report on Drugs published today - https://t.co/LO3HAGh75j

[Scottish Families in Inverclyde @SFADInverclyde]

A great day in Clyde Square marking #OverdoseAwarenessDay with Recovery Opens doors with our amazing Inverclyde group members and Scottish Families volunteers. Brilliant opportunity to find out more aboutlocal services in the area. The sun even paid us a wee visit🌤️

[Scottish Ambulance @Scotambservice]

Today is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay and we asked Suzie Gallagher, SAS Drug Harm Reduction Lead for West of Scotland to tell us more about her role and how SAS as a whole is working on drug harm reduction.
#IOAD2023 @OverdoseDay

[Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs @ScotFamADrugs]

Thank you Zoe for sharing your story on STV and being such a brave voice for families. 💜

[SHAAP @SHAAPAlcohol]

Last year, there were 31 more deaths than in 2021.

Males deaths continue to account for around two thirds of all alcohol-specific deaths.

Rates are 4.3 times as high in most deprived areas compared to least deprived.

Read the full report: https://t.co/YSxlBKFsPU

[Justina Murray @ceosfad]

A powerful media debut yesterday for the fantastic Heather @SFADRoutesYP, talking about losing her mum to alcohol. Compassionate and informed reporting by @BBCLisaSummers @susiehanson @BBCScotlandNews. Good to see our #ReportingOfSubstance guidance being well followed...

[TalkingDrugs @Talkingdrugs]

🚨FRESH: A lot of attention is given to the tragic number of drug-related deaths.

However, there's a group of people left behind, grieving their losses in silence.

A beautiful piece on those left grieving drug related deaths, exploring..
https://t.co/2aP08ywSr9

[Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs @ScotFamADrugs]

It's been an extremely difficult couple of weeks with the news of both alcohol and drug-related deaths being announced.

If you have lost someone who used alcohol or drugs, our bereavement service is here to support you. - https://t.co/pG7UGlCpys

[Scottish Families in Inverclyde @SFADInverclyde]

Happy Monday All 💜This week is a very busy & exciting one, kicking off with Recovery Opens Doors on Thursday, leading into Septembers Recovery Month, followed by a Candlelit Vigil 🕯️ Come along & get involved. If you have any questions, drop me a message - [email protected]

[Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs @ScotFamADrugs]

The drug-related death statistics always have high media focus, and we’re always asked for a family member to share their stories and experiences.

Sadly we have just witnessed bad practice by a national TV station –

[Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs @ScotFamADrugs]

Midweek Escapes: Pages & Places on Wednesday 📚💜

It's so important to make time for yourself, and one way we love to do that at Scottish Families is by sitting down with a good book.

Why not share a photo of what you're reading this week... 👇

[Scottish Families in Inverclyde @SFADInverclyde]

As our July Time For Me Activity we've organised a painting session at Broomhill Gardens and Community Hub.

If you're interested in coming along, please drop Eve an email at [email protected] or give us a call on 0141 488 2267.

[Scottish Families in Inverclyde @SFADInverclyde]

WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK

[Daryl McLeister | Family Inclusive Practice SFAD @DarylSFAD]

Ever checked out our Learning Hub?

Scottish Families offer:

Bereavement Training
CRAFT Training
Facilitating A Support Group
Family Inclusive Practice
Introduction to Supporting Families
Overdose Awareness and Naloxone Training

https://t.co/vEXifYN8k5
✉️[email protected]

[Your Voice Inverclyde @YourVoiceInver]

✨ Calling all future stars! ✨

Get your ACT together - sign up and register to audition!
[email protected]

Winners have a chance to perform at this year's Recovery Walk Scotland, in front of thousands of people! 🤩

@RecWalkScot #recovery #talentshow #greenock

[Scottish Families in Inverclyde @SFADInverclyde]

It's great to hear at the end of our Friday Family Support Group what the members are going to take away from that session 💜

Please get in touch with us today on 01475 302816, by emailing [email protected], or through our website at https://t.co/KYqrcimzl3 for support.

[Scottish Families in Inverclyde @SFADInverclyde]

Big thank you to Maddie from Barnardo’s for inviting us along to their first Family Support Group for people struggling with a loved ones drug/alcohol use, past or present. This will be held in @CIRCLErhscp every Wednesday from 7-8pm!

An amazing support network 💜

[Greenock Telegraph @greenocktele]

Scottish Families Affected by Drugs led by Inverclyde women https://t.co/m6bsIt5m6x

[Scottish Families in Inverclyde @SFADInverclyde]

At the end of our Friday Family Support Group we ask "what will you take away from this week's group" & we got some great responses on Friday that we wanted to share ☀️

[Scottish Families in Inverclyde @SFADInverclyde]

Would you like to contribute to the creation of a Stigma Training Programme? We want to hear about your experiences of Stigma as a Family Member. Come along to our Conversation Café on Thursday 6th July, 10:30am-12:30pm in Your Voice, Clyde Sq Greenock PA15 1NB