Welcome to S-Anon!  Let us assure you that no matter what feelings you may be having right now, other members of S-Anon have felt similar emotions.  Meetings are a vital part of the S-Anon program, providing us with the opportunity to identify and confirm common problems and to hear the experience, strength and hope of others.

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Services include: S-Anon is a program of recovery for those who have been affected by someone else's sexual behaviour. S-Anon is based on the 12 steps and 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.

A program supporting young people, up to 25 years old who care for a family member experiencing a physical or intellectual disability, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug related issues and/or chronic illness. Supports young carers through family case management, personalised support/advice, advocacy, organising recreational activities, information and educational support and skills development.

CYCLOPS ACT

Services include: CYCLOPS ACT offers a range of supports to young carers 10-18 caring for a family member affected by disability, mental illness, chronic illness and/or alcohol and/or other drug issues

Peer support groups which promote social networks through regular group sessions.

The Royal Society for the Blind - ACT

Services include: The Royal Society for the Blind ACT provides a wide range of rehabilitation and support services that assist people in the ACT who are blind or have low vision, to manage the effects of blindness in their daily lives.

Specialities: Diabetes Education and/or Dietitian, type 1 and 2 diabetes. Face to face, telehealth and zoom consultations available.  Consultations bulk billed (no cost to patient) when referred from doctor with a Medicare Chronic disease individual allied health services plan under a team care arrangement. Private appointments also available, fees apply. Private health rebates may apply depending on the level of cover. Check with the individuals health fund. 

Diabetes NSW & ACT

Services include: Diabetes NSW & ACT are Australia’s largest member-based charity for people living with or at risk of diabetes. We have been supporting people with diabetes, their families, carers and friends, for 80 years.

This is a peer based group that is auspiced and managed by the AIDS Action Council. Peer based activities and social support for people affected by HIV. Services include weekly lunches, peer support network dinners and other special events. A newsletter is developed and circulated at request. A women's group meets throughout the year, especially at Christmas time and during other holidays or special events.

AIDS Action Council of the ACT

Services include: The AIDS Action Council of the ACT provides support services for people living with HIV. Using a service delivery model, we assist individuals develop coping mechanisms to manage HIV infection. This might include counselling, dietitian clinics, advocacy, support groups and referrals. Using community development principles, we work to provide information and prevention messages about HIV to the Canberra community.

Meridian

Please contact the site for information on the different support groups they have.

The Salvation Army - Canberra City Corps - 3R

Services include: A dedicated alcohol support service providing a non residential rehabilitation program for people aged 12 years and over, and their families, wanting to address their alcohol and other drug issues.

Hepatitis ACT is Canberra's community hepatitis organisation.  We are funded by ACT Health to provide a comprehensive range of hepatitis related services including information, education, training, prevention, support, advocacy and representation and referral.  We also operate a Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) outlet.

Hepatitis ACT

Services include: Hepatitis ACT is Canberra's community hepatitis organisation.  we are funded by ACT Health to provide a comprehensive range of no-cost hepatitis-related services including information, education, training, prevention, support, advocacy and representation and referral.

We provide assistance to sex and gender diverse people in accessing medical and other mainstream services. This can include providing background information and support, attending appointments as an advocate or support person, or working directly with service providers to increase their capacity to respond to issues of sex and gender diversity.

Available by arrangement.

A Gender Agenda

Services include: A Gender Agenda works with the sex and gender diverse community, including transsexuals, transgender people, intersex people, cross-dressers and other gender variant or gender non-conforming people. We provide a range of services including group workshops and peer based support and advocacy. We also provide information, community education and training to individuals, health services, community organisations and employers.

Currently there are 120 volunteers who are able to bring their life experiences, energy and skills to assist with the support of patients and their families who are receiving palliative care.  All new volunteers undertake a comprehensive initial training program to provide them with the knowledge, confidence and compassion to care for the dying. 

The retention rate for volunteers is very high, and training occurs a few times a year. We are always pleased to hear from anyone interested in volunteering.

Volunteers may choose to work in:
-	Inpatient facility roster at Clare Holland House
-	Residential aged care facilities
-	Home-based palliative care. 
-	Society Council

Palliative Care ACT

Services include:  Palliative Care ACT lobby and promote the delivery of quality care at end of life, and to offer compassion and support to the terminally ill, their carers and family.  We also run a large and proficient volunteers program at the ACT Hospice (Clare Holland House), patients' homes, residential aged care facilities, Life Stories and at the Day Hospices.

The service also works closely with the community and industry to:
-	Raise awareness about problem gambling;
-	Educate around problem gambling issues;
-	Support and assist problem gamblers and their families and friends.

So whether you are an individual affected by problem gambling, or an organisation interested in the issue, find out how the AGCSS can help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service

Services include: The ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service (AGCSS) is a free, anonymous and confidential service to individuals and their families and friends struggling with gambling issues.

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