We empower families/whanau to understand the impact of addiction and make lasting changes for the future. The Familial Trust values safety and is a place where those affected by a loved ones addictions will be heard.The Familial Trust's vision is to provide hope, well-being and understanding to families affected by addiction.

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Services Offered

* Counselling
* Intensive Outpatient Programmes
* Group Therapy
* Star Programme
* Rock Children Group

Intensive Outpatient Programmes - This programme is designed to give new insights and education to family members and associates whose lives may have been affected by another's addiction. It is designed for anyone who may be living with or grown up with the problem of addiction in their lives. Clients may have had addictions of their own and want to investigate their family of origin issues.

Star Programme - Addiction is a disease that affects the whole family. The S.T.A.R programme (Starting Totally Awesome Recovery) is designed for children growing up in families struggling with addiction. Children will learn about addiction and co-dependency in an age appropriate way. They will be introduced to healthy living skills, such as the identification and expression of feelings, a variety of problem solving, coping and selfcare strategies, and exercises designed to build self-esteem, self-worth and resilience. The S.T.A.R Programme features a variety of activities including art, games, music, movement, role plays and stories. Through participating in this programme children also learn that they are not alone - other children are experiencing similar issues.

Rock Children Group - Addiction is a disease that affects the whole family. Often, children from addicted homes have difficulty having fun and being playful and take themselves too seriously. Our group provides a safe place for children affected by another family members addiction to come along and have fun. Children growing up in families struggling with addiction learn three unspoken rules: Don't Talk * Don't Trust * Don't Feel There are no secrets in our group. Children know they are there because they are from a family affected by addiction and know that all the group leaders have parents who have lived with addiction. This supports our belief of children being able to identify with the group leaders.

Fees and Payment

There is a SUBSIDIZED cost of $150.00. If this is an issue please discuss with the familial trust. This is also a registered charity.

Services Offered To:
Adults
Teens
Children

Payment:
Pro-bono