Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD) Family Support Service provide information, signposting and support to anyone in Forth Valley over 16 years old who is affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use.

They are also keen to work with other agencies in the area to provide information for them and people they may already be working with – external agencies can make a referral into their service via the SFAD website.

Support is provided by Family Support Workers in numerous ways:

One-to-One Support
Group Support
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement Approach & Family Training)
Creative Coping Activities
Opportunities to get Oot & Aboot
Connect, Learn & Share Sessions
Access to Naloxone
Support to Access Bereavement Counselling

Unless indicated as closed, their groups are open to anyone over the age of 16 years old who is affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. For further information about upcoming groups, please view the SFAD Events Calendar.

If you have additional questions about services, or you would like more information before placing a referral, please contact their team by phone: 01786 583299 or email: fvfamilies@sfad.org.uk

For further information about support and activities offered, visit the SFAD website.