Find an ITC Support Group
About ITC Groups
ITC Community Groups are designed for people who care about someone struggling with substance use. These support groups give you space to express your thoughts, feelings, and struggles as you try to help your loved one, while actively teaching you ITC skills that we hope can improve your situation with your loved one who is struggling with substances(or other compulsive behaviors). This includes tools for understanding, communicating, and creating an environment that is supportive of change—all while making time for practice and self-compassion for group members.
What is the ITC?
The Invitation to Change is our “science and kindness” approach, using evidence-based methods that have been shown—in studies with real families—to be effective at helping people change. ITC groups are an alternative to support groups like Al-Anon, which are helpful to many families, but are not evidence-based.
Directory
If you are interested in attending an ITC Group, check out our directory below. Groups are led by mental health professionals or community members who have completed our Level I Certification. Group leaders are not employed by CMC:FFC.
To join an open group, please click “Details” under “Membership”.
Online
Families Recover Together
- Group Leader(s)
Jill DiLoreto, Sheree Stilwell
- Membership
Days/Times:
Thursdays, starting April 27, 2023, ongoing, 7 – 8:30 PM CT
Who can join:
Family and friends of loved ones suffering from addictions
How to join:
Register here: https://www.thedoor.org/events/2023/02/23/addiction-recovery-for-family-friends
You will receive a welcome email with the recurring Zoom link.
Church of the Open Door
- Format
Online
- Location
Maple Grove, MN
Downtown Moms
- Group Leader(s)
Julie Merberg
- Membership
Days/Times:
Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30PM ET
Who can join:
This group is for parents of adolescents and young adults struggling with addiction.
How to join:
Reach out to me at juli[email protected] and put "ITC GROUP" in the subject line.
Affiliated Organization:
None
- Format
Online
- Location
New York City
SMART Family & Friends (Ontario)
- Group Leader(s)
Pascale Hough
- Membership
Days/Times:
Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30pm (EDT)
Who can join:
Anyone 18+
How to join:
Email Pascale at [email protected],
call Sandy Hill CHC (613-789-1500, 7 for reception and ask to speak with Zoe),
or via https://www.pleo.on.ca/where-to-find-us/
Affiliated Organization:
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre and Parents Lifeline's of Eastern Ontario (PLEO)
- Format
Online
- Location
N/A
Inspired Hearts ITC for Families
- Group Leader(s)
Barb Klein, Paula Browne, and Joanne Richards
- Membership
Days/Times:
Wednesdays January 18 - May 10 (no session 2/22 or 4/5).
7:30-9 PM Eastern/4:30-6 PM Pacific/6:30-8 PM Central
Who can join:
Family members who love someone with substance use issues
How to join:
Join via: https://www.inspiredpossibility.com/invitationtochange.html
Affiliated Organization:
None
- Format
Online
- Location
N/A
Invitation to Change for Parents
- Group Leader(s)
Heather Ross
- Membership
Days/Times:
There are two groups, one starts 6/6 the other 6/8. Groups meet Tuesdays 1pm EST and Thursdays at 3pm EST.
Who can join:
The group will focus on parents supporting children, but anyone who wants to learn how to support a loved one that is struggling with substances is welcome.
How to join:
Use this link to sign up:
https://heatherrosscoaching.com/invitation-to-change-group/
Affiliated Organization:
Heather Ross Coaching
- Format
Online
- Location
N/A
Invitation to Change Group
- Group Leader(s)
Cathy Taughinbaugh, Paula Browne
- Membership
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
Join through https://cathytaughinbaugh.com/invitation-to-change-group/
Affiliated Organization:
Cathytaughinbaugh.com
- Format
Online
- Location
N/A
Hopestream Community
- Group Leader(s)
Brenda Zane, Dina Cannizzaro, Holly O'Dea, Pattie Vargas
- Membership
Days/Times:
Thursdays, 5pm Pacific
Who can join:
Our groups are currently for community members of The Stream or The Woods.
How to join:
Join one of our private parent communities, then participate in our weekly Thursday Zoom-based classes. (information at www.hopestreamcommunity.org)
Affiliated Organization:
The Stream Community, The Woods Community
- Format
Online
- Location
N/A
Invitation to Change Group
- Group Leader(s)
Meggan McEvoy, LCSW
- Membership
Days/Times:
Tuesdays 6:45 pm-8:15 pm PT
Who can join:
Family and friends of loved ones with substance use/addiction
How to join:
Go to Twinflower Counseling website under ITC Group: https://www.twinflowercounseling.com/itc-group
Affiliated Organization:
Twinflower Counseling
- Format
Online
- Location
Portland, OR
Stronger Together, a TTI Family Partnership
- Group Leader(s)
Andrew Perkins
- Membership
Days/Times:
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting June 1 2023
Who can join:
Anyone
Affiliated Organization:
Treatment Trends, Inc.
How to join:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84343402143?pwd=UkZ3RytzcW4vZmtoM2Q2Y0JnclR1QT09
Meeting ID: 843 4340 2143
Passcode: FAMILY
- Format
Online
- Location
Bethlehem, PA
CRAFT Connect Family Support
- Group Leader(s)
Kristin Garbett
- Membership
Days/Times:
-
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 801-410-3440
Affiliated Organization:
USARA, Foundation for Recovery, New Roads Behavioral Health
- Format
Online
- Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Invitation to Change Community Group
- Group Leader(s)
Elizabeth Montavon (Betsy)
- Membership
Days/Times:
Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:15 pm Central Time
Who can join:
Adult family & friends of loved ones
How to join:
Contact Elizabeth Montavon for information
414-530-1655
[email protected]
Affiliated Organization:
Wisconsin
- Format
Online
- Location
Wisconsin
Smart Care
- Group Leader(s)
Gasper, Chris, and Gladys
- Membership
Days/Times:
Every Saturday, 10:00am- 12:00 noon EST
Who can join:
All care givers
How to join:
1. They must be caregivers or have a loved one with a behavioral / an addition challenge.
2. Must be English speaking.
Affiliated Organization:
Your Ally Foundation
- Format
Online
- Location
KAMPALA, UGANDA
Smart Care
- Group Leader(s)
Juliet Nakityo , Chris Mukwire
- Membership
Days/Times:
Saturday 10am EAT
Who can join:
Caretakers/ Relatives to loved ones battling addiction
How to join:
Goes through evaluation exercise, identifying the need for the program
Affiliated Organization:
Your Ally Foundation
- Format
Online
- Location
Uganda
Alternat+ves ITC Meeting
- Group Leader(s)
Dave James and Tina James
- Membership
Days/Times:
Tuesdays and Sundays, 18.00 UK Time (1 pm ET)
(see schedule at https://www.alternat-i-ves.org/pages/calendar.html)
UK time zone
Who can join:
We tend to be parents focused as that is our lived experience, but everyone is welcome.
How to join:
Drop in at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81498967810
or email [email protected] for further information
Affiliated Organization:
Alternat+ves
https://www.alternat-i-ves.org
- Format
Online
- Location
UK
ITC - GNRA
- Group Leader(s)
Roosevelt Kasonso, Emmanuel Hakaningi, Mundelanji Mbewe
- Membership
Days/Times:
15 hours Central African time
Who can join:
No restrictions (anyone who has a loved one struggling).
How to join:
Email me Roosev[email protected] or request to join via whatsup on +260973452433
Affiliated Organization:
Great north road rehab centre
- Format
Online
- Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Hybrid
ITC - Oasis Bethlehem
- Group Leader(s)
Tina Thomas
- Membership
Days/Times:
-
Who can join:
Anyone.
How to join:
Email Tina at [email protected]
or visit oasisbethlehem.org
Affiliated Organization:
Oasis Community Center
oasisbethlehem.org
- Format
Hybrid
- Location
Bethlehem, PA
SMART Recovery Hope & Help for Family & Friends
- Group Leader(s)
Brenda Walker
- Membership
Days/Times:
Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM ET
Who can join:
Adult family & friends who have a loved one struggling with any type of addictive behavior
How to join:
Members are welcome to show up in person at the address listed below, or they can join via Zoom.
Address: 429 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Zoom link: SMART Recovery Family & Friends
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85757999638?pwd=R0tFK09QZCtNUWlIcllBaURDbE43QT09
Meeting ID: 857 5799 9638
Passcode: SRF&F
Affiliated Organization:
Treatment Trends, Inc.
- Format
Hybrid
- Location
Bethlehem, PA
Invitation to Change Family Skills and Support Group
- Group Leader(s)
Lucinda Rowley
- Membership
Days/Times:
Every second and fourth Monday at 5 pm Pacific Time.
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnFx9tXf0Gk9yf_txrlrm7QWcvV-15ftx5jm2uyxDxlInErA/viewform
- Format
Hybrid
- Location
Mukilteo, Washington
Invitation to Change Tri-Cities WA
- Group Leader(s)
Carol Strom
- Membership
Days/Times:
Mondays at 7:00 PM, PST
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
Email Carol Strom at [email protected] for information.
Affiliated Organization:
None
- Format
Hybrid
- Location
Tri-Cities WA
In-Person
Families Supporting Change
- Group Leader(s)
Rachel Franzen, Amanda Rose
- Membership
Days/Times:
Mondays at 12PM AKSTD
Who can join:
Adults
How to join:
Call 907-631-6300 to learn how to attend.
Affiliated Organization:
Southcentral Foundation - Benteh Nuutah Four Directions
- Format
In-Person
- Location
Wasilla, AK
ITC Silicon Valley
- Group Leader(s)
Patricia McBrayer
- Membership
Days/Times:
Next session in planning stage
Who can join:
Parent focused, but not restricted
How to join:
Send an email inquiry to [email protected]
- Format
In-Person
- Location
Menlo Park, CA
Invitation to Change Family Group
- Group Leader(s)
Cathy Hartman, Jordan Halle, and Maryann Rodino
- Membership
Days/Times:
1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm
Who can join:
Family, friends, interested folks
How to join:
Email: [email protected]
Affiliated Organization:
Volusia Recovery Alliance
- Format
In-Person
- Location
Ormond Beach, FL
SMART Recovery: Family & Friends
- Group Leader(s)
Carey Rinke
- Membership
Days/Times:
Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. ET
Who can join:
Adult family & friends who have a loved one struggling with any type of addictive behavior.
How to join:
Please reach out with contact information below. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Carey Rinke, Facilitator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 734-234-6844
For more information: https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/6338/
Affiliated Organization:
Restored Connections Counseling, LLC
- Format
In-Person
- Location
Plymouth, MI
Thrive! Family Support - Buffalo
- Group Leader(s)
Leanne Niemela
- Membership
Days/Times:
Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM CST
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
New members need only to show up to join
Affiliated Organization:
Thrive! Family Recovery Resources
- Format
In-Person
- Location
Buffalo, MN
Thrive! Family Support - Chaska
- Group Leader(s)
Karrie Snyder
- Membership
Days/Times:
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM CST
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
New members are welcome
Affiliated Organization:
Thrive! Family Recovery Resources
- Format
In-Person
- Location
Chaska, MN
Thrive! Family Support - Duluth
- Group Leader(s)
Sarah Anderson
- Membership
Days/Times:
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM CST
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
New members need only to show up to join
Affiliated Organization:
Thrive! Family Recovery Resources
- Format
In-Person
- Location
Duluth, MN
Thrive! Family Support - Lakeville
- Group Leader(s)
Pamela Lanhart
- Membership
Days/Times:
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 CST
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
New members need only to show up to join
Affiliated Organization:
Thrive! Family Recovery Resources
- Format
In-Person
- Location
Lakeville, MN
Thrive - White Bear Lake
- Group Leader(s)
Andrea Lemon
- Membership
Days/Times:
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
(CDT)
Who can join:
Anyone.
How to join:
contact Andrea Lemon
763-244-0496
[email protected]
Affiliated Organization:
Thrive Family Recovery and Resources
https://thrivefamilyrecoveryresources.org
- Format
In-Person
- Location
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
CFC Family Support Group
- Group Leader(s)
Susan Evans
- Membership
Days/Times:
-
Who can join:
Any family member, but we mostly have parents and siblings.
How to join:
Email: [email protected]
Affiliated Organization:
CFC Loud N Clear
https://healingus.org/
- Format
In-Person
- Location
Farmingdale, NJ
Closed Groups
Hope Releasers
- Group Leader(s)
Melanie Ota
- Membership
Days/Times:
Two sessions:
Tues at 10 am HST, and Wed at 6 pm HST
Who can join:
Women only
How to join:
Sign up for the next class at https://www.hopereleasers.com/renewed
Affiliated Organization:
None
- Format
Online
- Location
Hawaii
NYC Parents of Adolescents and Young Adults
- Group Leader(s)
Julie Merberg
- Membership
Days/Times:
Thursday evenings 6PM ET
Who can join:
Parents of 15-22 year-olds
How to join:
Email [email protected] with ITC GROUP in the subject line.
- Format
Online
- Location
New York City, NY
Supporting Your Loved One
- Group Leader(s)
Pascale Hough
- Membership
- Format
Online
- Location
N/A
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