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 ITC Meeting
- Group Leader(s)
Dave James and Tina James
- Status
- 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
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
Stronger Together, a TTI Family Partnership
- Group Leader(s)
Brenda Walker & Andrew Perkins
- Status
- Membership
Days/Times:
Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 PM ET
Who can join:
Anyone
Affiliated Organization:
Treatment Trends, Inc.
How to join:
Join via zoom with the following information:
Topic: ITC Support Group, Stronger Together a TTI Family Partnership
Time: Every week on Wednesday 06:00 - 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAuduCgqDMrH9BcgVJ6LdeywkCMfUByeSwM/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGsrTojEtKdsRyDRpwIA4j4Xfzwplxcgvp_nxjTKXZ_ZgbvIelhH7RKMsHV
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84319868154?pwd=TUltQU5kL29saytmZ3dtVFhXenRlQT09
Meeting ID: 843 1986 8154
Passcode: STFP-ITC
- Format
Online
- Location
Bethlehem, PA
Invitation to Change Group
- Group Leader(s)
Meggan McEvoy, LCSW
- Status
- Membership
Days/Times:
Tuesdays 6:45 pm-8:15 pm PT
Who can join:
Family and friends of loved ones with addiction
How to join:
Email: [email protected]
Link: https://www.twinflowercounseling.com/itc-group
Affiliated Organization:
Alano Club of Portland
- Format
Online
- Location
Portland, OR
Downtown Moms
- Group Leader(s)
Julie Merberg
- Status
- 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 [email protected]works.com and put "ITC GROUP" in the subject line.
Affiliated Organization:
None
- Format
Online
- Location
New York City
Invitation To Change Group
- Group Leader(s)
Heather Ross
- Status
- Membership
Days/Times:
Group 1: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 pm EST (4:30-6:00 pm PST)
Group 2: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 7:30-9:00 pm EST (4:30-6:00 pm PST)
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 Tri-Cities WA
- Group Leader(s)
Carol Strom
- Status
- 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
Inspired Hearts ITC for Families
- Group Leader(s)
Barb Klein, Paula Browne, and Joanne Richards
- Status
- 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 Family Skills and Support Group
- Group Leader(s)
Lucinda Rowley
- Status
- 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
Hope Releasers
- Group Leader(s)
Melanie Ota
- Status
- 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
CRAFT Connect Family Support
- Group Leader(s)
Kristin Garbett
- Status
- Membership
Days/Times:
-
Who can join:
Anyone
How to join:
Email: [email protected]tfs.com
Phone: 801-410-3440
Affiliated Organization:
USARA, Foundation for Recovery, New Roads Behavioral Health
- Format
Online
- Location
Farmingdale, NJ
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
SMART Recovery Hope & Help for Family & Friends
- Group Leader(s)
Brenda Walker
- Status
- 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
SMART Recovery: Family and Friends
- Group Leader(s)
Gretchen Saari
- Status
- Membership
Days/Times:
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm PST
Who can join:
Family members or friends
How to join:
Join via the SMART Recovery meeting website: https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/6713/
Affiliated Organization:
SMART Recovery
- Format
Virtual
- Location
Everett, WA
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.