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Are you supporting someone using alcohol or other drugs? Breathing Space is a clinically tested social network that may be of use.

Breathing Space is a purpose built, moderated, and secure social network, where people can seek support from clinicians and each other to help them improve their wellbeing and resilience. Breathing Space has been tested in clinical trials and is now being offered to family and friends of people supporting someone using alcohol or other drugs.

THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT PROGRAM (FFSP) ONLINE COMMUNITY

For people supporting someone using alcohol or other drugs


The Family and Friend Support Program (FFSP) is a freely available, online therapeutic program that supports people who have a loved one using alcohol or other drugs. The FFSP program recognises that supporting someone who is using alcohol or other drugs can be extremely stressful and aims to assist families and friends to best manage the demands of this role whilst maintaining their own health and wellbeing.


The FFSP Breathing Space Community provides a safe and supportive place for you to connect with others in a similar situation to you. The FFSP Breathing Space community is an extension of the FFSP online program and is offered via the University of Newcastle’s Breathing Space app, available on both android and iOS devices.


Breathing Space is a purpose built, moderated, and secure app for private peer-to-peer communities. It offers a confidential space where you can connect with others to share your concerns, discuss your experiences and exchange useful information in a safe and supportive environment. In doing so, Breathing Space provides an opportunity to improve your levels of wellbeing and resilience. This community is also moderated by the research team, including Psychologists and Social Workers, who will be online regularly to provide therapeutic engagement, content, and discussion topics.

As the social distancing measures of COVID-19 continue, it might be more difficult for you to access your usual support networks and services. Being apart from usual support can be especially challenging for people supporting a loved one with substance use issues. This is because positive social connections are important for improving and maintaining mental health and wellbeing. In joining Breathing Space, you can stay connected virtually.

For more details visit:  https://breathingspace.community/FFSP

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