Family Hope Support

When someone you love is struggling with substance use, you need somewhere to put down what it's actually like. You're in the right place.

The podcast has ended for now, but this page remains as a place to find support. If you're in Australia, one-to-one counselling is now available through Paul King Counselling.

Podcast listener offer

30% off your first counselling session

If you found this page through the Family Hope Support podcast, this offer is for you. Book a session with Paul King and mention code FAMILYHOPE in your booking notes or by email, and your first session will be charged at $105 instead of $150.

Book now at paulkingcounselling.com.au →

Below you'll find free support services for families in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. You don't have to be in crisis to reach out to any of them.

Australia

Family Drug Support

Free, non-judgmental telephone support for families affected by a loved one's drug or alcohol use. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

fds.org.au  |  1300 368 186
United States

SMART Recovery Family and Friends

Free online and in-person meetings using evidence-based CRAFT tools to help families cope and communicate effectively.

smartrecovery.org/family

Partnership to End Addiction

Free parent helpline and online support meetings for families navigating a loved one's substance use.

drugfree.org
United Kingdom

Addiction Family Support

Free helpline and peer support for families affected by a loved one's drug, alcohol or gambling use.

addictionfamilysupport.org.uk

We Are With You

Free, confidential support for families and individuals affected by drugs or alcohol.

wearewithyou.org.uk

Based in Australia?

One-to-one counselling is now available with Paul King, a qualified counsellor with personal and professional experience in this space.

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