Welcome to sharc

Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (sharc) is a Victorian community based, not for profit organisation, incorporated since 1997.

sharc's aim is to provide opportunities for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction and related problems to recover and achieve meaningful, satisfying and contributing lives.

sharc provides housing, education, advocacy and family support to members of our community who have been impacted by the effects of alcohol and drug use. In some cases this is co-occurring with mental health and sharc also provides support in this area.

sharc works with families, individuals and youth through a peer support model.

Our team consists of people with the combination of lived experience and professional expertise. sharc is the umbrella organisation for the following programs: