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/
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