BRIDGES - Family, Carer & Grandparents Carers Support Service

Bridges opened its doors in 2001, when local carers of substance users came together to form a centre where they could access support.

The service is available to everyone who has been directly affected by someone else's substance use-including parents, partners, grandparents, brother and sisters (over 18 years old).

Interventions Offered:

Bridges offer a client centred service with individual support packages that enable the family to cope with the problems that arise from addiction. Services they can offer include:

• Care Plans
• Support Work                                                                            
• Counselling and Alternative Therapies
• Treatment in the Community (Outreach)
• Grandparent Carers' Service
• Respite
• Drug & Alcohol Awareness
• Signpost to Support Groups
• Parenting Support
• Advocacy
• Health and Wellbeing
• Gardening Service
• Support to prevent loneliness and social isolation
• Alcohol Specific Service.

Please visit the Bridges website for more information on help and support.