Helping Wiltshire Families with Addiction

Are you in Wiltshire, feeling overwhelmed because someone you love is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction? You’re not alone and Families Out Loud is here to help, right in your area.

What FOL Does in Wiltshire

• We offer local peer-support groups, counselling, and community events for families affected by addiction.

• We support people across the county.

• We partner with local organisations and recently received funding, including a grant from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity, to expand our offerings in Wiltshire.

Why FOL Stands Out

Let’s be real: addiction touches everyone around the person struggling, not just them. Relationships fray. Parents, siblings, partners feel isolated, ashamed, or powerless. That’s where FOL shines. We foster support in an empathetic, jargon-free, judgement-free space.

Our sessions are run by trained professionals who blend peer empathy with proven methods. Think: workshops, counselling, and practical advice.

What You Can Get In Wiltshire

• Peer-support groups in Chippenham, Salisbury, Trowbridge (check our website for times/locations).

• One-to-one coaching via phone or video.

• Practical resources, from coping strategies to support.

• Family-focused workshops: learn how to rebuild trust, set boundaries, manage your own stress.

Who It’s For

• Parents of teens or young adults experimenting with substances.

• Partners of someone misusing drugs/alcohol.

• Adult children watching a parent spiral.

• Anybody frustrated or alone in this journey.

• Teens affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol misuse.

Taking the First Step

There’s no shame, no judgment; just support when you need it. You don’t need a diagnosis or a problem of your own to reach out. FOL is about supporting families, so caring for them helps everyone.

To get started, you can:

• Visit our website

• Contact us for more information

You’re not weak for asking for help; you’re strong. And FOL is right here in Wiltshire with you.