FREMANTLE - Six STEPS

Overview

Six STEPS is a 6-week family and friends support program for people affected by someone else’s alcohol and/or other drug use. 

The program aims to help participants develop effective coping strategies and find a greater sense of fulfilment. Participants are expected to attend each week and the same people who start the program finish the program together.

Six STEPS is 6 sessions focused on Support, Tools, Empathy, Practical tips and Self-care.

Some of the topics discussed are: 

• Understanding the Stages of Change
• Boundary Setting
• Communication 
• Risk Safety Planning
• Self-Care and Understanding Behaviour 

It is important to note that Six STEPS focuses on you and your life, not the person you support. It invites you to concentrate on changing your own thinking and responses, so you can gain greater control over your own life.

The program is facilitated by parents and/or family members who have their own experience of being affected by someone else's substance use and is not a substitute for professional support. 

If you have any specific access needs due to disability, language or other requirements, please contact the PFDS team at aodmhsupport@mhc.wa.gov.au before registering.

We are committed to supporting people from diverse backgrounds or with a disability to have the same opportunity to participate.

Additional Information

• Participation is FREE
• Six STEPS is for those aged 18 and over
• If you register, you are expected to attend all 6 sessions
• To register click the "Book Now" button above 
• Six STEPS is practical based and not aimed at supporting people through acute crisis

Venue Information 

• Catch the 532 bus in Fremantle and hop off at South Terrace after Charles Street
• There is street parking on all surrounding roads and limited off-street parking on Jenkin St.  Please check the signs for time restrictions
• ACROD parking - 1 spot on Jenkin St beside The Meeting Place and 1 spot beside the Copper Chimney restaurant on Jenkin St