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Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · 1h

🌟Join Us Tomorrow for our Inverclyde Family Support Group!🌟

Are you affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use? This is a safe, weekly drop-in support group for anyone 16+.

👉 No need to book, just come along!
🕙 Fridays, 10am - 12pm
📍 Port Glasgow, Salvation Army Church

Contacts on Flyer!

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · 1d

🎃October - Monthly Calendar🎃

If you’d like to learn more or just have a chat, reach out to our Scottish Families Inverclyde Family Support Service to speak to one of our team.

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01475 302 816

We are here to support you. You are not alone💜

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · 16d

🎭✨BEHIND THE MASK - Mask Making Session✨🎭

Thursday 25th September
12:30 - 2:30pm
Location: Salvation Army, Port Glasgow, King Street

Come along and join us for an afternoon!

Sign up now - forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XdwvqLYKQt

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · 19d

We will create our own masks, representing what is behind the mask we wear to armour ourselves, and highlight the strengths, challenges, emotions, hopes, untold stories, and experiences of families and friends affected by a loved one's drug and alcohol use⭐

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · 19d

We are celebrating YOU! As part of recovery month, we are celebrating what it means to be in recovery, as a friend and family member or an individual struggling with substance. Recovery month is also about increasing awareness of recovery supports and challenging stigma.

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Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · 19d

🎭✨BEHIND THE MASK - Mask Making Session✨🎭

Thursday 25th September
12:30 - 2:30pm
Location: Salvation Army, Port Glasgow, King Street

Come along and join us for an afternoon!

Sign up now - forms.cloud.microsoft/e/XdwvqLYKQt

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Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · 27d

🎭✨BEHIND THE MASK - Mask Making Session✨🎭

Thurs 25th September
12:30 - 2:30pm
Location: TBC

Create your own mask, representing what is behind the mask we wear. Unveiling & highlighting our strengths, challenges, emotions, hopes, untold stories, and experiences through creation and connection🫂

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · 27d

🎟️BEACON OF RECOVERY EVENT🎟️

TOMORROW - Saturday 13th September☀️

Free Event for the Whole Family - SHARE, CONNECT, RECOVER in the Community!

Come down and join us for a wonderful day of inspiration, connection, and shared strength👬💜

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · 27d

🌟Join Us Tomorrow for our Inverclyde Family Support Group!🌟

Are you affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use? This is a safe, weekly drop-in support group for anyone 16+.

👉 No need to book, just come along!
🕙 Fridays, 10am - 12pm
📍 Port Glasgow, Salvation Army Church

Contacts on Flyer!

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Sep 8

☀️Monthly Calendar - September☀️

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Sep 4

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🌟Join Us Tomorrow for our Inverclyde Family Support Group!🌟

Are you affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use? This is a safe, weekly drop-in support group for anyone 16+.

👉 No need to book, just come along!
🕙 Fridays, 10am - 12pm
📍 Port Glasgow, Salvation Army Church

Contacts on Flyer!

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Sep 4

IT'S RECOVERY MONTH💜

Monthly Calendar - September

Check out all of our upcoming events below!

If you’d like to learn more or have a chat, feel free to reach out to our Scottish Families Inverclyde Family Support Service.

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01475 302 816

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Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Sep 1

If you’d like to learn more or have a chat, feel free to reach out to our Scottish Families Inverclyde Family Support Service.

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01475 302 816

We are here to support you🤍

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Sep 1

💜International Overdose Awareness Day - 31st August 2025💜

In honour of every individual & family affected by drugs, alcohol & overdose. We will remember you on this day, and everyday🫂

#EndOverdose #OneBigFamily #StoptheDeaths

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Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 25

We will email you every Monday asking you to submit the previous weeks steps from your daily tracker and you will enter them into our online form. Every step, whether that's 500 or 5,000, all counts to reach the collective target.

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 25

Every step counts – whether you manage 500 or 5000 steps in a day, record it and let us know.

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚶‍♀️Join the Step Challenge! 🚶‍♀️

Over the month of September, we are tracking our steps with the collective goal of reaching 25 million.

If you would like to join us and make sure you have your pack in time, sign up here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

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Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 25

Check out August's monthly calendar for all groups, activities and events taking place in Inverclyde! ☀️

If you’d like to learn more or have a chat, feel free to reach out to our Scottish Families Inverclyde Family Support Service.

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01475 302 816

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌟 Join Us Tomorrow for our Inverclyde Family Support Group! 🌟

Are you affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use? This is a safe, weekly drop-in support group for anyone 16+.

👉 No need to book, just come along!
🕙 Fridays, 10am - 12pm
📍 Port Glasgow, Salvation Army Church

Contacts on Flyer!

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 20

SMART FAMILY & FRIENDS MEETINGS - COMING SOON💜

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 20

🫂Check out our monthly calendar of exciting activities, groups and training taking place this August! 🫂

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 20

🗓 When: Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, starting September 15th

📍 Where: Moving On Inverclyde, 3 Kingston House, Jamaica Street

It’s a safe, welcoming space where you can share experiences, learn practical tools, and feel more in control as you support your loved one ❤️

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 20

Are you affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use?

You’re not alone and we’re here to support you! We’re proud to be partnering with Moving On Inverclyde to bring SMART Recovery Family & Friends meetings to Inverclyde.

Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 20

💜SMART Training - Coming Soon💜

This free group is open to anyone aged 16+ who is concerned about someone else’s substance use. Based on the core principles of SMART Recovery, it’s designed help you:

✨ Set healthy boundaries
✨ Improve communication
✨ Prioritise self-care

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Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is an open, drop-in style session for everyone in our community – no need to book. Come along, learn a life-saving skill, and enjoy a friendly chat over tea, coffee & cake!