FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families is a 12-step spiritual, nonreligious program. For those seeking recovery due to growing up in an alcoholic and/or dysfunctional family.

Harm Reduction Works has online specialized meetings named Friends & Families HRW, Parents & Guardians HRW, and High Hopes Parenting Collective.

Locate Family Support. Find programs, supports, and services for family members and friends of someone with substance use disorder.

Families Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship for family and friends of individuals facing addiction.

Partnership to End Addiction offers a free, confidential HELPLINE FOR PARENTS. Trained specialists provide guidance to help address a youth’s substance use. Online support groups available.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones holds peer-run meetings rooted in practical, evidence-informed approaches for parents with an adult child living with substance use disorder.

Helping Families Help connects family members struggling with a loved one’s addictive behaviors with CRAFT-based resources.

Because I Love You provides peer-led support groups for parents and youth struggling with challenges connected to adolescent mental health and substance use challenges.

The Herren Project offers clinician-facilitated parent and family support groups, providing shared experience, education, and guidance for those affected by a loved one’s addiction.

Parenting Through Addiction offers coaching, education, and community support. Their programs help parents manage the challenges of raising a child with substance use issues.

Learn to Cope is a network of virtual peer-led support groups, practical and educational resources, and shared experiences by those with addicted loved ones. Live meetings held in MA.

Explore this growing list of support groups for family and friends, some that may not appear elsewhere.

Smart Recovery Family & Friends is a secular, science-based support network offering meetings and practical tools for families and friends affected by a loved one’s addiction.

Al-Anon and Alateen provide support for families and friends of people with substance use disorders. Meetings follow a 12-step spiritual path toward hope, strength, and healing.

Nar-Anon peer support groups are for families and friends affected by someone’s drug use. Narateen support groups are tailored for teens coping with a loved one’s drug use.