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Families United Support and Help In Addiction
Do you care for a drug or alcohol user?
Providing direct support to families of substance misusers and helping them deal with the problems they face on a daily basis. Many families have been affected by drug and alcohol misuse in the Sunderland area. When you contact us you will be speaking to a carer who has gone through or is currently going through exactly what you are experiencing, Take the first step and contact us - we are here to support you through this difficult time - from one off support and advice to longer more intense support.
We provide:
- An assessment of your individual needs
- One to one support
- Telephone support and advice
- Access to Carer Support groups
- Relaxation classes to help you feel better
- A confidential and sensitive service
- A wide range of literature we can send to you
- Respite from caring for a substance misuser
- Crisis funds
- Information about drugs
- Information about other services
New Events and Funding in 2009!
Social Enterprise and Investment Fund
FUSHIA has been awarded a grant by the Social Enterprise and Investment Fund to build on the successes of it's first year. This exciting and innovative new project will forge the way for the next three years and continue to build FUSHIA's capacity to carry on with it's work.
The Six Streets Event
FUSHIA worked in partnership with the local community to hold The Six Streets Event on Wednesday 15 April 2009, at Sunderland Bangladeshi Community Centre.
The event was well attended and several speeches were given by local community leaders. Our thanks go to all those involved in the event for making it such a big success.
FUSHIA looks forward to holding further events in the future. If you are interested in working with FUSHIA within your local community please get in touch with us via the How to Contact FUSHIA page.
