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Region
North West & Western Tasmania
Category
The Family Focus Drug Support Service aims to provide professional, accessible and timely support for persons with problematic substance abuse issues. In addition, the Family Drug Support Service offers much needed support and assistance for family members and/or significant others in coping with the stress associated with a persons drug use.
In line with the vision, mission and values of Youth and Family Focus, the Family Drug Support Service aims to achieve outcomes that allow young people to positively contribute to their family and the community. The Family Drug Support Service is dedicated to providing accessible services to the wider Mersey Leven area through increased outreach support to young people, families and significant others.

The Family Focus Drug Support Service aims to provide professional, accessible and timely support for persons with problematic substance abuse issues. In addition, the Family Drug Support Service offers much needed support and assistance for family members and/or significant others in coping with the stress associated with a persons drug use.
In line with the vision, mission and values of Youth and Family Focus, the Family Drug Support Service aims to achieve outcomes that allow young people to positively contribute to their family and the community. The Family Drug Support Service is dedicated to providing accessible services to the wider Mersey Leven area through increased outreach support to young people, families and significant others.

Services Included
Family and Individual counselling for drug users and/or their family members
A safe and confidential environment for people to address drug issues
Health promotion, education and information sessions for the education sector, the community at large, businesses, organisations and community groups
Promotion and support of community support networks
Assessment, referral and treatment services
Assistance to parents and other family members in coping with issues related to a persons drug use
Promotion of communication between parents and young adults effected by drug use
The Family Focus Drug Support Service is a project of Youth and Family Focus Inc. and is funded through The Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Phone
03 6423 6635
Phone(Secondary)
1800 351 498
Fax
03 6423 6642
Email
yaff@yaff.com.au
Website
www.yaff.com.au
Address
81 Oldaker Street, Devonport, 7310, TAS