Family & Loved Ones
Support Group Meetings
Support for Families & Loved Ones
Loving someone with a substance use disorder can feel overwhelming, confusing and isolating.
You may feel like you’ve tried everything, pleading, setting rules, backing off, stepping in, and still nothing seems to change
You might be asking yourself:
- Am I helping or making it worse?
- Why do they keep doing this?
- What am I supposed to do now?
CRAFT & ITC
Community Reinforcement and Family Training
and Invitation to Change
These approaches are grounded in motivational interviewing, compassion, and real-life understanding of behavior, not confrontation, blame or ultimatums.
This isn’t about “fixing” your loved one.
It’s about giving you the tools, understanding, and support to navigate this in a way that is healthier, for
you
and for them.
In our groups, you will learn how to:
- Communicate in ways that reduce conflict and increase connection.
- Set healthy, realistic boundaries without guilt.
- Understand how substance use behaviors make sense, and what’s driving them.
- Respond in ways that can encourage change and treatment engagement.
- Take care of yourself without feeling like you’re giving up.
Because your well-being matters too.
Support for families and loved ones based on
evidence-based approaches:
Who Should Attend?
The groups are for:
- Parents
- Spouses and Partners
- Adult Children
- Siblings
- Grandparents
- Close Friends and Supporters
Why This Approach Works
Both CRAFT and Invitation to Change are built on a simple but powerful idea:
People are more likely to change when they feel understood, not judged.
By changing how you respond, communicate, and care for yourself, you can:
- Reduce chaos and conflict in your life.
- Increase the likelihood your loved one seeks help.
- Feel more confident and grounded in your role.
What to Expect
- 60-90 minute group sessions
- Offered throughout the week
- Virtual options available for accessibility and convenience
- In-person meetings offered based on interest and need
- A supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can learn and connect with others who understand
This is a Space for You, Too.
You don’t have to keep doing this alone.
You don’t have to have all the answers.
You just need a place to start.
