Pathways for Families & Partners

Seeking support for a loved one’s challenges with alcohol or other drugs.

Initial assessment and referral pathway

For those who have a loved one with alcohol or other drug issues, it can be a worrying and disturbing time. We know it can be a struggle to make sense of what’s going on. It can feel helpless and exhausting as you try to support them. We know that navigating through alcohol and other drug services can seem overwhelming and it can be hard to make sense of the support that’s available.

At Lumera, we aim to provide families and partners with the relevant education and a clearer understanding of what your loved one may be experiencing. We will explain the treatment pathways available for your loved one, paying particular interest and focus on each unique situation. We also provide tips for how you can be proactive to help the situation. Most importantly we will formulate a referral plan, so you have access to the support you deserve. We will liaise with your GP when a GP referral is required.

An initial assessment and referral appointment includes family members or significant others undertaking a comprehensive face to face (or video conference) assessment specific to their goals and needs. Education, skills and strategies will also be included within this 90-minute session. A clear and specific support pathway plan will be formalised at completion of the appointment. Please note that more than one person may attend these appointments, however the loved one with alcohol and drug issues should not be in attendance.

Following this, Lumera will:

  • Write a comprehensive and detailed assessment report suitable for GPs and other service providers.

  • Facilitate referral to services and agencies agreed upon in the recovery pathway plan.

  • Liaise with the loved one’s GP, specialists or other current service providers via phone, face to face consultation or written correspondence.

  • Liaise via phone with family members or significant others with alcohol or other drug issues to introduce ourselves and promote the benefits of becoming a client, only where deemed appropriate by you.

  • Undergo further research to discover resources, services and strategies individualised to your needs.

Note that not all of the above tasks will be required. At Lumera it is always dependent on the client’s individual needs. All families or partners entering Lumera Recovery Pathways must first undertake an initial assessment.

Vitality and renewal.

In being on these healing pathways, our clients can find their best life once more, and release their whole self.

Ongoing family education and support sessions

These coaching appointments are a safe space for you to check-in and reflect on your loved ones recovery, and for us to offer any additional tools, guidance or support you need.

Please note, families booking into this appointment option must have had an initial assessment with Lumera Recovery Pathways.

Are you ready to chat with Jeff? Introductory sessions available.

Schedule a face-to-face or telephone session with Jeff, a positive step forward in supporting your loved one towards recovery.

  • Support to gain an understanding into a loved one's alcohol or drug issues

  • Share their own story of how a loved ones's issues are effecting them

  • Find out what their role is in providing healthy support

  • Find out what supports are available in their community

  • Understand how Lumera can support clients with Alcohol or other Drug issues or families with their own journey in dealing with these issues.

This booking type is an introductory session only and only available for family members not seeking support for their own alcohol or drug issue.