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”.
Invitation to Change Family Group
- Group Leader(s)
Cathy Hartman, Jordan Halle, and Maryann Rodino
- Status
- 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
Alternat+ves Family and Friends ITC
- Group Leader(s)
Dave James and Tina James
- Status
- Membership
Days/Times:
Sunday 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
Virtual
- Location
UK
ITC - Cathy Taughinbaugh
- Group Leader(s)
Cathy Taughinbaugh
- Status
- Membership
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
contact Cathy Taughinbaugh
[email protected]
Affiliated Organization:
Cathytaughinbaugh.com
- Format
Virtual
- Location
N/A
Thrive-White Bear Lake
- Group Leader(s)
Andrea Lemon
- Status
- 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
ITC - Oasis Bethlehem
- Group Leader(s)
Tina Thomas
- Status
- 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
CFC Family Support Group
- Group Leader(s)
Susan Evans
- Status
- 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
SMART Recovery - Parents group
- Group Leader(s)
Dave James and Tina James
- Status
- Membership
Days/Times:
Tuesdays 18.00 UK Time (1 pm ET)
Who can join:
Parent-focused group but all welcome.
How to join:
Please register with USA Smart Recovery before joining this group https://smartrecovery.org/.
Then join at https://smartrecovery.zoom.us/j/3483623729
Affiliated Organization:
SMART USA
- Format
Virtual
- Location
N/A
SMART Family & Friends (Ontario)
- Group Leader(s)
Pascale Hough
- Status
- 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
Virtual
- Location
N/A
Supporting Your Loved One
- Group Leader(s)
Pascale Hough
- Status
- Membership
- Format
Virtual
- Location
N/A
Already running a group and want to be listed? Please contact Elliot Foote, our Program Manager at [email protected].
Interested in starting a group? Visit the Community Groups page.