Expand Community Support for Impacted Families

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Background

Addiction impacts the entire family and families can be a key part of successful recovery. [1]

 

Programs to Support Families

Shatterproof Family Programs

The Shatterproof Family Program (https://www.shatterproof.org/family) provides education and support in a safe and caring setting where families who are suffering can share experiences, build new relationships, and learn more about addiction, treatment, and recovery. Shatterproof offers training (live or on-line) for fhttps://www.shatterproof.org/familyacilitators who can then lead groups of families dealing with Substance Use Disorders. 

Addiction Resource Center

This online portal at (https://www.addictionresourcecenter.org/) is a comprehensive resource to assist patients and their loved ones with substance use disorders. The new platform, with support from the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation, will guide patients through a validated self-assessment tool, help them develop a proposed treatment plan, and provide a guide to reliable, evidence-based information about resources in their local area. Initially, the Forum will host a database of local resources in Ohio, Maryland and Minnesota. Over the coming months, new states will be added so that more and more Americans suffering with substance use disorder will have a place to turn for help.

 

The Grayken Center for Addiction -- Resources for Parents in MA

The Grayken Center for Addiction of the Boston Medical Center (www.graykenaddictioncenter.org) has teamed with the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to offer free resources to parents in MA who have children struggling with addiction and misuse of substances.

 

Perhaps other states could build on this model and cost-effectively offer similar programs without having to create them from scratch.

 

Thrive Family Support

Thrive Family Support (http://www.ThriveFamilySupport.org) provides...
Thrive has a help line staffed by trained volunteer family members who have been there. 1-844-349-2911

Thrive also has an on-line support community that meets on Mondays using Zoom technology.
Register here. [4]
 

Tools & Resources

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1. https://www.addictionpro.com/news-item/education/partners-offer-free-support-massachusetts-families  [5]