Grangemouth Family Substance Abuse Support Group was set up initially in 2001 as a self help group to provide support for families in crisis.
The project has grown steadily over the last 6 years and has provided ongoing support to over 100 families in the last year alone, with a particular focus on deprived communities in the Falkirk Council area as identified by the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD 2006). Support is offered in a variety of ways to suit individual needs, including:
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Providing a support service for families in crisis – via one to one, group sessions, telephone support
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Providing a 24 hour helpline
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Home visits (where appropriate)
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Providing access to information and training for family members and volunteers
Through support from the Fairer Scotland Fund the project aims to achieve:
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Increased no. of families receiving support
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Reduced stigma & isolation of family members
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Family members having increased knowledge of drugs and their affects
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Increased awareness of issues faced by family members within local communities
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Financial Allocation and Main Project Outputs
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2008/09
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2009/10
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2010/11
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FSF allocation
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£30,056
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£32,491
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£32,756
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No. of group support sessions held in Grangemouth and other areas
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40
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60
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80
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No. of family members reporting that they feel more able to cope
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120
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180
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230
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No. of family members reporting that they have a better understanding of drugs and their effects/treatment services
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120
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180
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230
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No. of presentations delivered
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5
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5
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5
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Total FSF allocation £95,303
Progress 2008/09
Project Update
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Output
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No. of group sessions held
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No. of family members reporting more able to cope
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No. of presentations given to local groups
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Annual Target
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40
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120
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5
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Progress Quarter 1
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13
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25
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1
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Progress Quarter 2
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13
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21
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2
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Progress Quarter 3
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12
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10
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0
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Progress Quarter 4
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11
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27
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2
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Total Progress to date
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49
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83
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5
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Variance
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+9
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-37
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0
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Targets don't reflect actual numbers of clients dealt with as family members' progress/ability to cope is evaluated on a 6 monthly basis.
Progress 2009/10
Project Update
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Output
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No. group sessions held
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No. family members reporting more able to cope
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No. presentations to local groups
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Annual Target
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60
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180
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10
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Progress Quarter 1
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12
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25 (from 33 clients receiving support)*
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3
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Progress Quarter 2
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14
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23
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0
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Progress Quarter 3
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14
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23
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1
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*Evaluations carried out at 6 monthly intervals. Remaining 8 clients are new to service
To contact this project please call 01324 504589.