Resources for Loved Ones

Information

• A Family Guide to Concurrent Disorders

• Concurrent Disorders Information Book

• Concurrent Substance Use and Mental Illness - An Information Guide

• Family Toolkit

• Guidelines for Families for Substance Abuse Prevention Among Youth

• Helping Families Cope - Handouts

• MHAP Family Handbook

• Schizophrenia and Substance Use Info for Families

• Moving Beyond Stigma

• Myths about Mental Illness

• Supporting A Loved One - Brochure

• Mental Health 101

• Addiction 101

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Video Resources:

Monthly Groups

CD Family Series - Information Group:

The Concurrent Disorders Program hosts a monthly support group (excluding December) for family and friends of those experiencing mental illness and addiction problems, concurrently. 

YA-SUP Loved Ones Education Group

The Young Adult Substance Use Program hosts a monthly support group for the loved ones of young adults experiencing substance use concerns. 

Family and Friends Addiction Support Groups:

Al-Anon and Al-Ateen are support programs for family and friends of individuals experiencing alcohol use disorders (AUD). Visit their websites for more information:

• Al-Anon: http://al-anon.org/

• Al-Ateen (for teenagers): http://al-anon.org/for-alateen

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Nar-Anon and Nar-Ateen are support programs for family and friends of individuals experiencing substance use disorders (SUD). Visit their websites for more information:

• Nar-Anon: http://www.naranonontario.com/

• Nar-Ateen (for teenagers): http://www.nar-anon.org/narateen/

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Pamphlets on Nar-Anon and Nar-Ateen:

• Is Nar-Anon for me?

• Nar-Anon: Tweleve Concepts

• Nar-Anon: Twelve Steps

• Nar-Anon: Twelve Traditions

• Is Nar-Ateen for me?

• Nar-Ateen FAQ

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Mission Services hosts a weekly support group for "Partners In Recovery." See the information pamphlet below, or download and share it by clicking here.