Updated Service Information during COVID-19:
Due to the ongoing crises caused by COVID-19, all our face to face family support group meetings have been cancelled. However, we want to reassure family members that we plan to remain fully operational during this difficult time. To ensure family members have the support they need all our facilitators are available to answer calls and provide information, support and guidance at this difficult time . For contact details in your area, please go our website, peerfamilysupport.org and check the contact page. You may also contact our coordinator at 086 6045805. We are in the planning process of providing online options for peer group support including individual brief intervention (5 Step Method). As we try to meet this new challenge, please continue to check our website so we can keep you updated.
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SERDATF funding supports the South East Region Family Support Network (SERFSN) to employ a development worker. The development worker assists in supporting the development of family support groups throughout the south east region of Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary.
http://www.serfamilysupportnetwork.org/
https://www.peerfamilysupport.org/
Who are the SERFSN?
We are a peer led umbrella organisation of peer family support groups. Set up to support the recovery of family members affected by problem substance use of a relative
What they do
- Provide direct support to individuals & organisations concerned by problem drug or alcohol use
- Introduction to peer family support
- Support existing peer family support groups & help set up new groups
- Provide volunteer support programme
- Training for family members & services
- Organise respite programmes
- Promote the value of peer family support
- Workshops for family members
- Represent the collective voice of families for positive change in policy & practice
What is Peer Family Support
Peer family support is where family members affected by problematic drug or alcohol use of a relative come together to share experience, learn practical skills and provide mutual aid and support. Guided by trained peers & professionals.
At a Peer Family Support Group you will:
- Be treated with dignity & respect
- Befriended and reduce your isolation & stigma
- Meet with others in similar situations
- Find mutual support and unity
- Receive non judgmental information on self-care, drugs, harm reduction, treatment services etc
- Develop individual confidence in coping in crisis
- Support for your own recovery
For Support in your Area:
Waterford
West Waterford
Contact: 058-48946 or 087-9676439
East Waterford
Contact: 051-338723 or 086-8527173
Cityside (Ferrybank & Inner City)
Contact: 051-851682 or 086-8561641
Southside (John’s Park, Kilcohan, Farran Park, Dunmore Rd Area)
Contact: 087-6394065
Ballybeg, Larchville & Lisduggan
Contact: 051-351100 or 087-2024061
Waterford Sibling & Men’s
Contact: 051-312010 or 086-6045805
Email: info@serfsn.org
Kilkenny
Kilkenny City & County
Contact: 086-3152246
Carlow
Askea Parish Centre
Contact: 085-7872730
www.uarenotalone.org
Tullow & Catchment Area
Contact: 085-1391701
Tipperary
Carrick-on-Suir & Catchment Area
Contact: 051-645775 or 087-9827669
Clonmel & Catchment Area
Contact: 086-8557212 or 086-1089384
Mid – Tipperary
Contact: 062-62824 or 087-6188075
Wexford
Wexford Town
Contact: 053-9155817 or 089-4862738
New Ross & Wexford
Contact: 087-9351754
Enniscorthy & Gorey
Contact: 085-8053978