Helpful Resources for Families and Individuals

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
A leading federal agency focused on reducing the impact of substance use and mental illness on America’s communities. Their site includes treatment locators, educational tools, and resources for crisis support. 🔗 Visit SAMHSA

Recommended Reads from SAMHSA:

• Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders

Al-Anon
A 12-step program for friends and family members of alcoholics. Al-Anon provides a safe, confidential environment for individuals to share experiences, find understanding, and begin personal recovery. 🔗 Visit Al-Anon

Nar-Anon
Similar to Al-Anon, but designed for families and friends affected by someone’s drug use. 🔗 Visit Nar-Anon

Families Anonymous (FA)
A 12-step fellowship for anyone concerned about the destructive behavior of a loved one, whether due to addiction or emotional issues. Open to all regardless of diagnosis or clarity of the issue. 🔗 Visit Families Anonymous

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA/ACoA)
ACA helps adults who grew up in homes with addiction, neglect, or dysfunction find recovery from unresolved childhood trauma. Meetings provide space to explore identity, boundaries, and emotional growth. 🔗 Visit ACA

CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA)
For those seeking to heal from people-pleasing, control issues, or emotional dependency. CoDA meetings are available worldwide and focus on building healthy relationships through recovery. 🔗 Visit CoDA

National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA)
Dedicated to supporting children impacted by parental addiction through education, advocacy, and resources for families and professionals. 🔗 Visit NACoA

Sesame Street: Understanding Addiction
Gentle, age-appropriate videos that help children understand addiction in a loved one.
🔗Learn More

Hazelden Betty Ford Children’s Program
Provides support groups and education for children aged 7–12 who are impacted by addiction in their family.
🔗 Learn More

The Retreat’s Kids Camp
A supportive weekend retreat for children in recovery-affected families to express themselves and connect with others.
🔗 Explore Kids Camp

•  The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie – Daily meditations on codependency, boundaries, and personal empowerment.
   
• It Takes a Family by Debra Jay – A guide to involving family in long-term recovery.
   
• The Science of Self-Compassion – Explore how kindness toward ourselves can change the healing journey.
   
• The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast – Real stories and expert insight into navigating life with a loved one in addiction.
   
• The Best Minds Podcast – Thought-provoking discussions on mental health, neuroscience, and recovery.
   
• Courage to Change: One Day at a Time in Al-Anon II – A daily reader filled with relatable stories and recovery wisdom.

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