The benefit of attending group meetings has been shown to empower the family which in turn can create a shift in the addicted family member so please try to get along to one of these September support meetings or join one online.
ZOOM
7pm, Tuesday 19 March 2024
We are delighted to confirm that Sue Philipson from Families Overcoming Addiction will be speaking this month. FOA provides a safe, non-judgmental environment where they understand the struggles and challenges of loving a person who has an addiction. Sue can answer questions around addiction, coping strategies, setting boundaries and plenty more.
Register in advance for this meeting.
AUCKLAND NORTH
11am, Saturday 02 March 2024
Pickles Cafe, 1 Antares Place
Come along and be supported by people who understand what you are going through. Our lovely Auckland facilitators have their own lived experience and are welcoming and supportive of members with loved ones with substance use issues. Discussion, sharing or just sitting and listening.
HAMILTON
7pm, Tuesday 5 March 2024
AOD Community Trust, 28 Manning St
Stephen King from the AOD Community Trust will be speaking. The Trust provides supportive accommodation for people prior to or following completion of a residential treatment programme and Stephen is highly experienced in the addiction field.
TAURANGA
7pm, Monday 11 March 2024
Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Road
We are excited to welcome our new facilitators, Alan and Janet, who will be joining Ros at our Tauranga meetings. Alan and Janet have facilitated our Manukau meetings for many years and have a wealth of understanding of having a loved one in addiction. Come along to learn, share and be supported.
ROTORUA
7pm, Thursday 14 March 2024
Rotorua Library, Haupapa St Entrance
Our Rotorua group is a safe and supportive space to be supported and share with others who understand exactly what you are going through. Everybody is welcome – a safe space to discuss, support, learn and share. Speaker to be confirmed.
CHRISTCHURCH
7pm, Wednesday 13 March 2024
Christchurch Central Services, Level 1, 55 Ferry Road
Having a loved one in addiction can be lonely, powerless and very challenging. Getting support for yourself and knowing you are not alone can be vital. Our Christchurch support meeting provides a safe space to learn from and connect with others who really do understand what you are going through.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI
7pm, Wednesday 27 March 2024
1/52 Girven Road, Mount Maunganui
Facilitated by people with lived experience who understand the challenges of loving a person who has an addiction. We encourage family and friends to come along to these meetings as a way to meet others, get support and learn about useful coping skills.
MANUKAU
6pm, Wednesday 27 March 2024
CADS, 7 Ronwood Ave
Our Manukau meetings are facilitated by Gayle and James, who share a wealth of knowledge around addiction and understand how hard it can be to live with a loved one in addiction. They can give you strategies on how to stay safe, sane and supported while you navigate this difficult time.
If you can’t attend a support meeting, toolkit sessions can be done by phone or Zoom online.
We will talk you through a plan that best supports your whānau situation. Please get in contact to book a time or just to have a chat with someone who knows what it’s like.
FREE PHONE: 0508 272 834
EMAIL: support@bravehearts.nz
Unit 1/52 Girven Road, Bayfair,
Mount Maunganui