When someone in the family has alcohol or drug problems it can affect everyone in the family. Gloucestershire Young Carers offers support for the whole family with the focus on the children. We believe in putting the ‘young’ back into ‘young carer’, ensuring that children are never expected to take on adult responsibilities.
Young carers have told us that they see caring responsibilities in a very different way to adults. They have described ‘keeping out of the way’, ‘trying not to make things worse’ or to make their parents more stressed than they already are. Often, young people blame themselves for the problems in the home. Frequently, young carers describe how they want to protect their family from ‘interference’ by services and agencies.
What we offer
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Information and advice Orson is a Gloucestershire Young Carers’ leaflet that explains about alcohol in the family to children of junior school age. ‘So We Know’- weekend camps Day workshops for young carers Parent and Young Carer Days yCHIPs Forum (Young Carers Helping Inform Professionals) Individual support for young carers dealing with substance misuse in the family Support for parents dealing with substance misuse issues Access to other GYC services Please call us on 01452 733060 to discuss with one of our team. Info on referral can be found on our how to refer to us page. E-LEARNING on impact of parental substance misuse STARS INITIATIVE – support and guidance on parental drug & alcohol misuse. NACOA – Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking WHEN A FAMILY IS IN TROUBLE by Marge Heegard -An excellent photocopiable resource book for those working with children Alcohol Hidden Harm Toolkit – supporting the development of services for children and families affected by parental alcohol use Not sure whether to refer?
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