Recovery Resources
Support Groups for Family Members and Friends
Al-Anon | This is a worldwide support group for family members and friends of those who are addicted to alcohol. |
Alateen | This is a division of Al-Anon that is specifically designed for adolescent family members of alcoholics. |
Families Anonymous | Families Anonymous is a group for relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioral problems. |
GRASP | Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP) is a support group for people who have lost a loved one due to substance abuse. |
NAMI | The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides a wide range of support options for loved ones of people suffering from symptoms of a mental health condition. |
Nar-Anon | Similar to Al-Anon, this worldwide fellowship helps family members and loved ones of those who are addicted to drugs. |
PAL | Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is a Christian based group of parents who help other parents learn how to cope with an addicted child and that allows for both educational and peer-sharing opportunities. |
SMART Recovery Family & Friends | This group is an alternative to Al-Anon that focuses more on science-based and nonconfrontational methods of helping your loved one. |