History
SHARC has its origins in 1986. Then a group of recovering drug users formed the US Society (Understanding & Support), offering others emphatic understanding and support in a drug-free and home-like environment, with John Campbell at the helm. In 1995 the US Society amalgamated with SHASU (Self Help Agency & Substance Use) and SHARC was born. Then, in 2000 The Association of Participating Service Users (APSU) and Family Drug Help (FDH) joined Recovery Support Services (RSS) as funded services of SHARC.
The Association of Participating Service Users (APSU) is a Victorian consumer representative body of the Self Help Addiction Resource Centre. APSU believes that people who use drug and alcohol services have a wealth of knowledge and experience. APSU has been set-up to ensure that people who use alcohol and other drug services opinions, ideas and experiences contribute to policy, research, service provision and professional development. APSU draws guidance and direction from a steering committee made up mostly of consumers. APSU’s membership is free and both consumers and service providers are encouraged to join. APSU has conducted research, developed and disseminated written information materials and newsletters, conducted awareness raising.
We envision a world where all people affected by the impact of addiction can proudly and openly seek help, help each other and demonstrate the living proof that recovery is possible.
Mission
To work collaboratively with key stakeholders to increase community (consumer), participation in drug treatment and care provider systems. To increase service user impact on relevant policy development and implementation at the local, state and national level. To promote, encourage and assist service users in the development of service user run programs and activities at the local level.
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