Supporting someone through their challenges with substance use can make loved ones feel unsupported themselves.
Substance use is a disorder, and whether it’s affecting your child, partner, spouse, family member or friend, it’s a disorder like any other.
That means everyone connected to it should have support and that, ideally, includes you.
Some of the feelings you may be experiencing can include: fear of talking about what’s really happening, worrying people may not understand, feeling “off” or as though you are a burden. If any of these sound familiar to you, it’s okay, we’ve been there, too.
Start by talking to us. We can connect you with support.
FAMILY AND PARENT SUPPORT:
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Group electronic meetings, like all Al‑Anon meetings, offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend.
Families Coping with Addiction (FCA Group)
We are a group of folks very much like you who are in various stages of dealing with this crisis in our own lives. Open to any/all adult family members for any addiction. The Families Coping with Addiction group holds a hybrid meeting every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will include an in-person session at the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County and a Zoom component for those who prefer to participate virtually. Our group is a safe space. Please join us Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in person or on Zoom.
Join our FCA Group via Zoom: Click here to enter the meeting.
If you have questions regarding the meeting or group, please email us at .
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones offers 90-minute telephone meetings two days per week for those unable to attend face-to-face groups.
Family Coaching
We have Family Coaches who are trained specialists who work with family members, including siblings. Complete this form to schedule a time with one of our Family Coaches.
