Support group meetings for families impacted by addiction

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All parents, grandparents and guardians are welcome! We meet every week, five days a week. Our children/grandchildren are in various stages of addiction or recovery, and range in age from young adolescents to mature adults.

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Meetings are open to anyone 18 years and older who have experienced a sibling’s struggle with substance use disorder or other addictions. Sibling Partnership meets every Wednesday from 8 to 9 pm ET.
>> Click here for more resources for siblings.

Parent Partnership & Sibling Partnership meetings are facilitated by volunteers and are a branch of the nonprofit organization, Be a Part of the Conversation.

Partnership meetings and Be a Part of the Conversation are not affiliated with any treatment providers. We are grateful to the agencies, organizations and other professionals who share information about Family Partnership with families looking for support. There is no charge to attend. Meetings are friendly and confidential.

We are not professionals – we are simply family members supporting one another and sharing the experiences and life lessons we have learned along the way.

Be a Part of the Conversation accepts no responsibility for the information exchanged at Parent Partnership and Sibling Partnership meetings. Be a Part of the Conversation meetings and programs should not be considered a replacement for professional counseling.

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Parent Partnership & Sibling Partnership meetings are weekly support groups led by volunteers who have been impacted by their loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol. Our family members with addiction and related behavioral health challenges range in age from teens to mature adults. Some of our loved ones are in recovery, while others are currently struggling.

There is no charge to attend.

Come once, once in a while, or as often as you like.

📱Phone App

1. Download the TeamUp app on your smart phone. Use the buttons below to download the app (iOS or Android).

2. Copy this URL link and paste it into the search bar in the app:

https://teamup.com/ks1jx5b6o3m4xvo2y3

Partnership Calendar of Meetings

= Parent Partnership Meeting on Zoom

= Parent Partnership Meeting In Person

= Sibling Partnership Meeting on Zoom

Click on a meeting below for details.

Bookmark this page, and check the calendar below to find:

• details about Family Partnership meetings
• special topics or guest speakers
• related links & handouts

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Have you taken the (free) Family Recovery Course?

The Family Recovery Course (FRC) is a three-part series of peer-led interactive educational trainings for parents or guardians whose child, at any stage of life, has struggled with addiction to drugs or alcohol. >> Click to learn more.

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💜 Parent Partnership’s Mission

Parent Partnership engages parents, families and caregivers of those impacted by addiction through a network of support groups led by compassionate volunteers with lived experience. Weekly meetings provide access to expert resources and help navigating a healthier path forward for families.

🌎 Parent Partnership’s Vision

For families and caregivers touched by addiction to feel understood and supported.

Join with other parents, families and caregivers in a friendly and caring atmosphere to…

• find support if you aren’t sure if your loved one’s drinking or drug use is typical experimentation, or something you may need to address;

• connect with others whose loved ones have either struggled with substance use or addiction, or are currently in recovery;

• become informed, empowered and find resources and outside help when needed; or

• continue the “Conversation” after attending Be a Part of the Conversation events.

We want your FEEDBACK!

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We would love to hear from you. What has your experience been at Parent Partnership meetings? What’s working? What should we be doing differently? Your participation is greatly appreciated!

What are people saying about Parent Partnership meetings?

Anonymous feedback from Parent Partnership members.

“This has been our sanity. The parents in these groups are understanding and full of experience. We learned more helpful advise from this group than anywhere else.”

“Great feeling of comfort with others who are in the same type of situations with us.”

“Wonderful people supporting each other as we navigate this difficult and often isolating road. Love how it is a judgment-free zone.”

“I wish I had known about this group before we sent our son to a treatment facility. I had attended Alanon, but this meeting is a much better fit for me. How can we spread the word?”

“The group is wonderful with caring individuals who are patient and supportive with one another.”

“Great group experience. Everyone is committed to finding a better way to deal with our child’s health. Nice to feel the support of total strangers.”

“It’s very comforting that you are not alone, and hearing other experiences gives you hope.”

“I felt welcome when I entered the door.”

“Every meeting I walk away with at least one tidbit to help me act or react differently/in a more helpful manner to myself or the addict, and I also feel better. I feel less alone and more capable of handling what the next week has in store for our family.”

“People are met where they are emotionally. People clearly feel safe in sharing their feelings.”

“I like connecting with others who are in the same situation and hearing how they are handling things.”

“Our group leader is totally giving and caring, and listens and offers individual support to all who ask for help.”

Meet our Director of Family Support, Gail Campbell

Gail Campbell, BSN, RN, CFRS is Be a Part of the Conversation’s Director of Family Support. She is also a Family Recovery Course Instructor, and a leader of the Rosemont and Media Parent Partnership meetings and the Parent Partnership Bereavement group.

Gail is the parent of four adult children and one granddaughter. Her youngest son was her qualifier that started her journey into family recovery. She has been active in the Rosemont Parent Partnership group since 2012. She is also in long term recovery since 1985.

More about Gail + Contact Info

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You may also be interested in some of the 12 Step programs designed to support families and friends who care about someone who struggles with substance use or addiction. Be a Part of the Conversation is not affiliated with any 12 Step programs.

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