M-PACT (Moving Parents And Children Together)

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1 M-PACT (Moving Parents And Children Together) Action on Addiction For Families, will be running an M-PACT (Moving Parents and Children Together). M-PACT supports families where parental substance misuse is or has been an issue and where there are children/young people aged 8-17 years old. The programme lasts for 2.5 hours each week for 8 weeks, with a light tea provided for all. Talking Every family will have an assessment before starting and an individual family review meeting at the end to see what further support they require. Outcomes to date for families who attend are: Improved school attendance Improved communication within the family and peer groups Parents accessing treatment Children realizing that the problem is not their fault Children being removed from the at risk register The home is a happier, healthier and safer place to live Improved education around substance misuse Start Date: 25 October Venue: Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Hulse Road, Salisbury The referral form and leaflets can be found on line at For further information please Contact: For Families Team on T E forfamilies@actiononaddiction.org.uk Action on Addiction For Families, Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies, The Manor House, Ash Walk, Warminster, Salisbury Wiltshire BA12 8PY T Charity No Company No ForFamilies@actiononaddiction.org.uk

2 Act now If you think M-PACT could help your family then please contact us: Contact Name Contact Number Website LOGO Artwork designed and developed by Emma, young person 2013 Clear your head..

3 How can M-PACT help your family? M-PACT is a programme that helps children and young people aged 8-17, with parents who are or have been suffering from drug and/or alcohol problems. To take part in M-PACT, you first need to come with your family to meet us so we can talk more about the programme and answer any questions you may have. It was different to be with people who know about addiction because in the house it was unspoken and hidden away After that you will come together once a week for 8 weeks with a number of families in similar situations. M-PACT is run by people who understand how families are affected by drug and/or alcohol problems and will help you talk about this safely. There to help M-PACT can help your family become closer, more caring, understanding and supportive towards each other. Everyone is there to improve their lives and help each other and have fun along the way. Results show that families have a better understanding of drug and alcohol misuse, talk positively and are safer and healthier and happier. M-PACT made me and my mum stronger How do I take part? M-PACT sessions are available to families where: One or both parents have or are suffering from problems with alcohol or drugs There are children aged 8-17 (although sometimes younger children will be considered)

4 How do I take part? M-PACT sessions are available to families that meet the criteria listed below. If you think that M-PACT could help your family to cope with drug/alcohol misuse then please make contact with us. M-PACT Saved my life Act now If you think M-PACT could help your family then please contact us: Contact Name Contact Number Website LOGO Criteria One or both parents have suffered or are suffering from problems with alcohol or drugs Have children between the ages of 8-17 (although sometimes younger children will be considered) Those attending M-PACT sessions must be free from all mood altering substances* for each session *With the exception of prescription medications Artwork designed and developed by Emma, young person 2013 Clear your head..

5 How can M-PACT help your family? M-PACT is a programme that helps parents and children, aged 8-17, talk more openly and safely about the effects of parental drug and/ or alcohol misuse on the whole family and gives them new tools to move forward positively. It made us realise how much we had kept from our child, how much we had hidden and not talked about M-PACT is run by people who understand how families are affected by drug and/or alcohol problems. They help make it possible for parents and children to understand each other better. You won t fight for yourself, but you ll fight for your children... I want them to feel safe and secure, and therefore happy Making a positive change Each week M-PACT can help your family become closer, more caring, understanding and supportive towards each other. Everyone is there to help improve their lives and the lives of the ones they love as well as have fun along the way. M-PACT made us all feel good about ourselves. I think the girls felt positive about themselves In order to take part in the programme, you will need to come for an initial meeting where you will find out more about M-PACT and we can answer any questions you might have. After that, you will come together every week for 8 weeks with a number of families in similar circumstances. The sessions provide a safe space to talk about difficult things and to learn how to cope better and move forward positively. Results show that families have a better understanding of addiction, are able to communicate positively, are more united, safer and healthier as a result of attending M-PACT.