You are allowed support too
You do not have to be the person using alcohol or drugs to need care, understanding and practical support.
Support, space and understanding
Support for family members and friends
Recovery Cymru Family and Friends Peer Support is for anybody concerned or affected by somebody else’s alcohol and drug use, or recovery.
What you can expect
A safe space with no judgement
The Family and Friends programme aims to connect, support and inform. It is rooted in lived experience and shaped around the needs of people who are carrying worry, uncertainty or pressure because of someone else’s alcohol or drug use.
- A welcoming, non-judgemental space to find support
- 1:1 recovery coaching
- Telephone and email support
- Group support and drop-in options
- Support within operational hours during difficult moments
Peer-led and responsive
The programme is shaped by lived experience so support remains relevant, empathetic and practical.
A gentle first step
You can contact the team, ask questions and decide what feels right for you without pressure.