Recommended Links

Organizations
Support Groups

Organizations

Helping Families Help

CRAFT-based resource hub and provider directory for family members interested in practicing the work within their family. Links to professional trainings, consult groups, and provider community for providers who want to bring CRAFT-based work, including the Invitation to Change, into their communities.

Faces & Voices of Recovery

An organization dedicated to helping those affected by substance use through advocacy and education, calling for policy changes to support the community and reduce stigma.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Federal agency that shares information, services, and research about substance abuse and mental illness.

National Harm Reduction Coalition

A group focused on connecting affected individuals with harm reduction strategies in an accessible way.

Start Your Recovery

An organization working to connect individuals with helpful information and resources regarding substance use and recovery.

HEROES in Recovery

Celebrates the stories of those struggling with mental health issues, their family members, and their friends.

The Partnership to End Addiction

Provides personalized resources and support to families and loved ones across the country.

Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP)

A healing community offering understanding compassion and support to those who have lost a loved one to substance use.

The Alliance for the Safe, Therapeutic and Appropriate use of Residential Treatment (ASTART)

A community of professionals, family members, and survivors that promotes access to safe, effective community-based care, while educating families about the dangers of some residential programs.

Support Groups

It can be difficult to find resources tailored to the needs of families and loved ones. Here, we have collected a variety of support tools and communities for anyone who has a loved one struggling with substance use.