Substance Use Disorder
A Family Disease
Substance use disorder profoundly impacts the entire family unit. The ripples effects can cause emotional distress, financial strain, communication breakdowns, and feelings of isolation. The Regional Recovery Hubs are committed to enhancing and expanding support for recovering families.
The ripple effects of this disease can touch every relationship, creating emotional distress, financial strain, communication breakdowns, and feelings of isolation.
Spouses, parents, children, siblings, and other loved ones often experience a range of emotions, including fear, anger, guilt, confusion, and helplessness. Understanding that you are not alone and that support is available is the first step towards healing and building resilience within your family.
Navigating the complexities of substance use disorder within a family can feel overwhelming. The challenges extend far beyond the individual struggling, often creating a web of emotional distress, financial burdens, strained communication, and profound feelings of isolation for spouses, parents, children, siblings, and other loved ones. It's important to remember that you are not alone, and Regional Recovery Hubs 1 and 4 are here to provide support, guidance, and connection to vital resources.
Recovery Hubs 1 and 4 seek to significantly strengthen support systems across the region for families navigating the complexities of substance use disorder.
Expand and Enhance Family Resources
To this end, goals include increasing the availability of family support groups and individual support services across the region, as well as the number of Certified Family Recovery Specialists (CFRSs).
By sharing their lived experiences and hard-earned insights, family members empower and guide one another, fostering hope, deepening understanding, and driving change!
Recovery Hubs 1 and 4 are working tirelessly to create a stronger, more informed, and more supportive environment for every family affected by substance use disorder in our regions.
Certified Family Recovery Specialists
We are committed to increasing the availability of CFRSs – professionals with lived experience who offer invaluable support, education, and advocacy for families.
Resources for Families
Finding local resources is crucial. Below are some different organizations who help families facing Substance Use Disorder. You can find additional resources on the interactive resource mapping database, which is located on our Resources page.
We are here to support individuals looking for peer support, family support, and self-care services, to the amazing organizations providing these services and supporting multiple pathways to and through recovery, and to the individuals looking to provide invaluable support and guidance to those in need by becoming a Certified Recovery Specialist or a Certified Family Recovery Specialist!
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