Wollongong First Floor Program
Wollongong First Floor Program
Address:
Level 3, 11-13 Burelli Street
WOLLONGONG NSW 2500
PO Box 1185 WOLLONGONG NSW 2500
Type: Alcohol and Other Drug Services
Website: www.salvationarmy.org.au/locations/new-south-wales/ewlp/wollongong-first-floor-program/
Contact: Ph (02) 4229 1079 Mob 0411 143 586
Our Activities
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VIFs Family Support Group
Tuesday 7-9.30pm
Corps (Church) / Centre facilityFor those whose loved one walks a path of substance abuse.
last Tuesday each month (except December)
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Talk, Listen, Connect (TLC)
various
Corps (Church) / Centre facility6 session community education program on effective communication, to improve how to relate to other people at work, home and in everyday life by developing interpersonal communication skills.
scheduled quarterly
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SMART Recovery
Friday 12-1.30pm
Corps (Church) / Centre facilitySelf-help group assisting recovery from addictive behaviours & teaching practical skills to deal with problems, enabling you to abstain & achieve a healthy lifestyle balance.
weekly (except public holidays)
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Shared Sentence
Monday 5-6.30pm
Corps (Church) / Centre facilityFor those with a loved one in gaol or on parole.
1st Monday monthly (except January)
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See Change
various
Corps (Church) / Centre facility6 session facilitated small group program for families impacted by drug and alcohol &/or mental health issues.
Scheduled quarterly
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Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
various
Corps (Church) / Centre facilityCommunity Education: practical parenting training through seminars or group.
scheduled quarterly
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Off Our Rockers (OORf)
Tuesday 10.30am-12.30pm
Corps (Church) / Centre facilityFor grandparents & other relatives raising children.
3rd Tuesday each month (except public & school holidays)
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MoneyMinded
various
Corps (Church) / Centre facilityCommunity education: financial literacy - includes Goal setting; Money planning; Banking & bill paying
scheduled quarterly
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Mindfulness for every day life
various
Corps (Church) / Centre facility6 session community education program exploring ways of managing stress to enhance physical health and emotional wellbeing.
scheduled quarterly
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First Floor Program (FFP)
various
Corps (Church) / Centre facilityA holistic drug & alcohol service supporting and empowering families and individuals in their recovery from substance abuse, mental health issues, grief and loss. In groups, interactions with individuals, families & the community, FFP is committed to community education, supportive relationships, peer leadership, family involvement, social interaction, creative expression, investment (paying forward) and partnerships.
Office Hours: 9am-5pm Support groups & community education programs are available outside office hours.
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etc ... Suicide Bereavement Support Group
Tuesday 6-8pm
The Foundery Cafe in Port Kembla - 132 Wentworth StFor those affected by the suicide of a loved one.
If you or someone you know needs emotional support, you can also contact these services:
- Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- 1800 Respect 1800 737 732
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
- Mensline 1300 78 99 78
- In an emergency call triple zero (000)
1st Tuesday monthly
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Craft Conversation & Coffee
Tuesday 10am-12noon
Corps (Church) / Centre facilityFriendship & mutual support over a cuppa & craft.
2nd & 4th Tuesday each month (except mid December - end January) Cost $5 per session
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Coffee & JaM (Jesus & Me)
Monday 10-11.30am
Corps (Church) / Centre facilityExploring the Word, the world and our relationships with God.
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Art 4 Healing
Friday 10-11.30am
Corps (Church) / Centre facilityA safe place to explore & express emotion, thoughts, memories & ideas through the creative process.
Every Friday (except public holidays, Christmas/New Year period)