Substance dependency impacts not only the individual but also their entire family.
Families often adapt to cope with their loved one’s condition, which can lead to significant challenges. It’s crucial to recognize and address the needs of all family members and close relationships, as involving them early in the recovery process leads to better outcomes for everyone.
LEAP offers comprehensive support and information for families from the first referral. During the patient’s assessment, family members are invited for an informal interview with a family support therapist to evaluate their support needs.
Families can then participate in our educational and support groups on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and are directed to community mutual-aid groups for ongoing support. We may also refer family members to other agencies for additional counselling and support as needed.
Important Note – The LEAP Family Programme is also open to family members of non LEAP patients.
Please refer via loth.leapprogramme@nhs.scot
Family Programme Evaluation Report
Leap Family Programme Evaluation Report
Family Programme Mission Statement
LEAP Family Programme – Mission Statement
LEAP Family Group Working Agreement
Confidentiality
- Subject to legal limitations
- What’s said here stays here (outside the group we will only talk about our own experience, no-one else’s)
- Personal responsibility
Environment
- Relaxed informal atmosphere
- Non-judgemental
- Non-pressuring
- Holistic approach to chemical dependency
Respect
- Respect for personal space
- Speaking one at a time
- Listening to others
- No shouting
- Attending meetings alcohol and drug free
Information/Guidance
- Management of fear
- Building self-confidence
- Overcoming denial
- Overcoming frustration
