BreakThrough

Workshops to help families understand addiction

BreakThrough offers workshops to families and friends impacted by someone’s drug use. It supports family members to get the facts, develop strategies and find out where to access help and support.

Family Drug and Gambling Help, in partnership with Turning Point, delivers BreakThrough across Victoria and online.

Developed as part of Victoria’s ICE Action Plan and originally focusing on methamphetamine (ice), the program now focuses on addictive behaviours more broadly. BreakThrough provides information about drugs and drug use, why people use drugs and why that can cause problems for the individual, family and the broader community.

To find out more about BreakThrough and how it can help you, Call Family Drug Helpline on 1300 660 068 or visit the Breakthrough website

To register for upcoming local and online workshops, click here

BreakThrough will provide you with

Facts

What happens to the brain when we repeatedly use substances like alcohol and other drugs?

Why do some people develop a problem with their substance use or gambling while others don't? BreakThrough explains the effects substances have on the brain and the relationship between drug use and mental health. We also explore the process by which people decide to seek help for their addictive behaviours and how families can support these decisions.

Strategies

BreakThrough isn’t just about the addictive behaviour

We provide practical strategies to help family members discuss drug use, set boundaries, develop safety plans and work on self-care. Managing challenging behaviours and keeping family members safe and functioning during difficult times is also explored.

Help

BreakThrough provides families with the skills and knowledge

Navigate the drug treatment system and obtain the best possible outcomes for loved ones. We explore some of the barriers to seeking help and how to overcome these. All participants are given information about ongoing support activities.

Thanks to you all for your presentations, very well presented in a non-judgemental way which made me feel not alone on this difficult journey.

I thought it was fantastic, informative, was a safe and confidential space and really enjoyed the case studies in opening up conversations around boundaries and how they can be used.

I just wanted to say thanks to Glenn, Anna & Nikki...you delivered a great series of information sessions and explained everything in a very simple and real way. I would definitely recommend this to everyone who is on this addiction journey with their loved one.

Thank you for your excellent program. It is very helpful and I can see me practising it when communicating with anyone.

Great support, well put together. Facilitators very supportive and knowledgeable.

The service you provide is fabulous and very beneficial in providing some clarity around various issues.

Family Drug & Gambling Help

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1300 660 068

Workshops to help families understand addiction

BreakThrough will provide you with

Infocus Education Program

Family Support Groups

Family Gambling Help

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Family Drug and Gambling Help is a peer-based organisation.

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SHARC is a peer-based organisation, which means most of our volunteer roles are filled by people who have lived experience of being impacted by substance use.

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Step 1 of 4 - Your Details

Family Drug and Gambling Help is a peer-based organisation.

Which days can you volunteer?