SHARC is a self-help organisation, which combines professional help with the self-helpers' own experience to provide services. SHARC provides residential programs for young people with significant drug use problems, counselling and peer support groups; education and training; research; and consultation services. Other SHARC services include APSU, Family Drug Help and Family Drug Helpline (see below).

Family Drug Help is a service for parents, family and friends of people who use drugs or alcohol. It provides access to support groups (see Chapter 15, Quick Guide ), assistance with establishing new groups, and a resource centre.

Family Drug & Alcohol Helpline

Ph: 1300 660 068

Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, the helpline is staffed by trained volunteers with personal experience of the impact of alcohol and other drug use on families and friends, with referral to counsellors and agencies available. Courses for families and access to a network of support groups also available. After hours calls are re-directed to DirectLine.

People with alcohol problems seeking sobriety.

For family members, relatives or friends of persons with a drinking problem.

For young people who have relatives or friends with a drinking problem.

For men and women for whom marijuana use has become a problem.

For men and women for whom drugs have become a problem. Meeting times are available on website.

For family and friends whose lives are affected by drug abuse in a loved one.

Self-help recovery program for men and women who are experiencing difficulties with alcohol and drug dependency. Can be used simultaneously with other self-help groups. Help available 24 hours per day.

For family and friends of problem drug users. Can provide literature and referrals for assistance.