STAR Drug and Alcohol Service - East Sussex

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When someone is using drugs or alcohol, it can have a big impact on their families, friends and wider networks. The specialist organisations below provide information, peer support and structured programmes designed to help those affected by a loved one’s substance use or related issues.

In addition, STAR will soon offer SMART meetings for friends and family members in our hubs in Hastings and Eastbourne and our Recovery Café.

  • Adfam

    National charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs and/or alcohol. Adfam's website has fantastic resources for the whole family and individual relationships impacted by their loved one's drug/alcohol use.

  • Al-anon

    Al-Anon Family Groups is a "worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic recognizes the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help." Alateen "is part of the Al-Anon fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through the teen years".

  • Addiction Family Support

    To talk with someone who understands the challenges caused by a loved one’s harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling.

  • CoDa

    Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.

  • Famanon - Families Anonymous

    Families Anonymous meetings are for families and friends of those with a drug or related Problem.

  • Nacoa

    Information, advice and support for anyone affected by a parent’s drinking, regardless of their age.

  • SMART Friends & Family

    This programme explores ways people can look after themselves better, even in difficult and stressful circumstances, and establish a healthier relationship with their loved one.

  • Carers' Support and Wellbeing

    Carers' Support and Wellbeing provides support to families and carers affected by another person's substance use.

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