Support Groups

You are not alone.

Our meetings are designed to serve families who have been affected by a loved one’s substance use disorder.

Through Community, Education and Sharing, our groups provide support, encouragement and resources for families dealing with a loved one’s addiction.

You are not alone. You are welcome here. Whoever you are, wherever you are, we are here to love you through this journey and to remind you there is always HOPE.

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Use our meeting locator map below for more details.

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Join us virtually

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Prefer to join virtually?

Weekly virtual meetings now held via Zoom on Mondays at 6:30pm ET and Saturdays at 10 am ET.

Meeting passcode: purplehope

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Our program focus

sharing

Each week, we have a time of support and sharing. You can take a turn to speak, or sit and listen as others share what is on their hearts or what has gone on in their week.

You will meet others who are walking or have walked a similar path, including:

Parents & Grandparents
Spouses & Children
Siblings
Friends
Those who have lost a loved one

Wherever you are on your journey, we are here for you!

community

Join a community where you can hear from others who have experienced a loved one having a substance use disorder. It doesn't matter if your family member or friend is 16 or 60, we welcome you.

While you have the opportunity to connect with others who are also on their recovery journey, we understand the desire for some of our attendees to retain their anonymity.

Our meetings are a safe place, and we place a high emphasis that what is said at a meeting stays at the meeting.

education

Our meetings contain an educational component. Each week, we will invest about 20 minutes presenting information regarding to different topics pertaining to addiction.

You'll learn about the science of addiction, different types of drugs, enabling, healthy boundaries, communication, types of treatment, relapse and ending the stigma. We also regularly bring in guest speakers.

As we say each week, there is always HOPE!

Parent Testimonial

"I am grateful for the Mom of an Addict group and the many resources it offers!

Dealing with my adult child's addiction has been the biggest challenge of my life. When I first heard of this group and started attending about a year ago, I was at a very low point and didn't know what to do.

At each meeting, information is presented that increases my understanding of addiction and reminds me that THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE! I also have learned so much from guest speakers who provide very different perspectives: doctors and counselors, a judge, the police, parents, siblings, and individuals in recovery.

Individual group members provide non-judgmental love and support that has helped me survive some very dark days and encourages me to recognize and celebrate the good days.

Over the last year, I have learned to focus on my own recovery. I now realize that I can encourage my child's recovery without trying to control it or being responsible for it.

I am not always successful, but I am not the same person that I was a year ago. The path is still difficult, but knowing that I am not alone and being with parents who have experienced and survived similar challenges gives me great comfort, courage and hope."

- C.

Parent & support group attendee