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(08) 9381 1333

65 Townshend Rd Subiaco, 6008

Fresh Start

For Families

Families that begin to notice the impacts of substance use disorder in a family member or friend may want to speak to their GP for advice about how they can support and encourage them to seek help. This can be a stressful time and it is important to make sure that families are also taking care of themselves by speaking to their GP, or making an appointment with a counsellor to protect their own health and safety.

We encourage you to attend a Fresh Start community group where you can find support, advice, and encouragement as you hear other people’s stories. If you would like to help a friend or family member who has expressed a desire to speak to a doctor at Fresh Start Clinic about their addiction, you can complete a referral form below.

As you begin to experience the impacts of your family member or friend’s substance use disorder you may want to speak to your GP for advice about how you could support and encourage them to seek help. It is important to make sure that you are also taking care of yourself; see your GP or make an appointment with a counsellor to ensure your own health and safety is protected.

We encourage you to attend a Fresh Start community group where you can find support, advice, and encouragement as you hear about other people’s stories. You may also fill out a carer-referral form to refer your loved one to the Fresh Start Clinic.

  • Be prepared to listen without judgement and be open to honest conversations
  • Ask questions rather than make statements
  • Join Fresh Start for groups, events and seminars
  • Be positive and remember that there is help available
  • Educate yourself and others about substance use disorders and addiction treatment
  • Help them find out about where to go for help
  • Offer to help or go with them to an appointment

For more information about addiction treatment and substance use disorders please go to Information and Advice for Communities.

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65 Townshend Rd Subiaco, 6008

Phone: (08) 9381 1333

Fax: (08) 9388 7073

Email: info@freshstart.org.au

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed

For after hours services please contact an after hours GP provider such as Night Doctor, Dial a Doctor or go to your nearest after hours GP Clinic.
In case of an emergency call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.