Where Can Families Turn for Support When a Loved One Has an Addiction?
Answer:
If someone in your family is struggling with addiction, you’re not alone. There are support groups, helplines, and educational resources designed specifically to help family members understand addiction, set healthy boundaries, and connect with others in similar situations. These tools can help you navigate your own healing process and support your loved one more effectively.
Support Groups and Resources for Families of People with Addiction
Nar-Anon Family Groups
Support group for those affected by someone else’s drug use. Based on the 12-Step model used by Narcotics Anonymous.
🔗 www.nar-anon.org
Al-Anon Family Groups
Fellowship for family and friends of individuals with alcohol use disorder. Offers meetings and literature.
🔗 www.al-anon.org
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Provides research-based information on alcohol’s impact on health and treatment.
🔗 www.niaaa.nih.gov
Partnership to End Addiction (formerly Partnership for Drug-Free Kids)
Offers resources for parents dealing with teen substance use, including a helpline at 1-855-378-4373.
🔗 www.drugfree.org
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
Free, confidential help for treatment referrals and support 24/7.
📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
🔗 www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for mental health, substance use, and suicide-related support.
🔗 988lifeline.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Offers family-focused mental health education and peer support.
🔗 www.nami.org
Mental Health America (MHA)
Provides online screening tools, educational content, and local mental health resources.
🔗 www.mhanational.org
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Advocacy group for individuals and families in recovery, promoting policy change and awareness.
🔗 www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org
NIDA DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center
Access booklets, fact sheets, and brochures on drug use and treatment.
🔗 drugpubs.drugabuse.gov
Shatterproof
Empowers families with education and tools to navigate treatment and recovery.
🔗 www.shatterproof.org
We’re Here for Families, Too
At SaVida Health, we recognize that addiction affects the entire family, not just the individual struggling with substance use. We encourage families to seek education and support, participate in counseling when possible, and explore resources like those listed above to foster healing and long-term recovery.