Is a young person you care about affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use?
When addiction affects a family, teenagers can carry far more of its impact than we sometimes realise. You may have noticed that a young person has become withdrawn, is struggling at school or is behaving differently. Their moods may have changed, or they may be finding it difficult to talk about what is happening at home.
You want to support them, but you may not know what to say or how to help. Families Out Loud can help.
Specialist support for young people aged 13-17
Our specialist teen service supports young people whose lives are being affected by the drug or alcohol use of someone in their family. Our expert young person's support team provides a safe, supportive environment where teenagers can begin to express what they're feeling and make sense of what they're experiencing. An important part of that support is helping young people understand that they are not responsible for the actions, choices or outcomes of their loved one's behaviour.
One-to-one support
Our specialist counsellors give young people the opportunity to talk openly about their experiences and emotions, and crucially, to feel that those emotions are heard and accepted. Having a trusted person outside the immediate family to talk to can give a young person space to explore feelings they may otherwise struggle to express.
Peer support with young people who understand
Families Out Loud also offers in-person peer group sessions for young people aged 13-17. These sessions bring together teenagers who understand what it is like to be affected by addiction within the family. Through conversation, music, games and activities, they can connect with others and begin to make sense of the difficult situations they are experiencing.
Help them know they don't have to cope alone
Get in touch with Families Out Loud to find out how our specialist teen service could support the young person in your life.