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Families Overcoming Addiction
Contact: Sue Philipson
Biographical Info
Families Overcoming Addiction supports family members who have a loved one living with addiction. We help connect you to others who share a similar experience and also offer individual support when necessary.
FOA offers weekly support group meetings on Monday evenings in New Plymouth, monthly support meetings in Stratford and has a small daytime group operating in New Plymouth. We also provide telephone and individual face-to-face support as necessary.
Where? North and South Taranaki. Support is offered in-person or via phone
When? Our office is open Monday – Thursday. You can call us at anytime and leave a message, we will return your call as soon as possible.
Weekly support groups are held in New Plymouth Monday evenings 6pm-8.30pm, and in Stratford Thursday evenings 6.30pm – 8pm once per month.
Who? Those over 18 years old and their whānau/family
Referrals are accepted from self, whānau/family, GPs, and other health professionals.
