What is How to Cope?
How to Cope is a seven-session course for family and friends impacted by a loved one's addiction to alcohol or drugs. All classes are held on Monday and Wednesday at First Call - 633 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64110. There are new classes available every month, following the schedule below.
How to Cope 2013 Schedule
June: Starts the 3rd - 4 to 6:30 pmJuly: Starts the 8th - 6 to 8:30 pm
August: Starts the 5th - 4 to 6:30 pm September: No Class |
October: Starts the 7th - 6 to 8:30 pm November: Starts the 4th - 4 to 6:30 pm December: No Class |
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More about How to Cope
How to Cope helps participants regain a healthy lifestyle for themselves. Presented by trained facilitators, the How to Cope curriculum teaches:
- Addiction is a disease recognized by the American Medical Association
- Substance use disorders have physical, psychological and social effects on family members
- Loved ones often have Enabling and co-dependent behaviors
- How to restore balance and a healthy lifestyle
A Nationally Recognized Program
How to Cope is recognized by the National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse directors as an evidence-based program proven to reduce co-dependency and increase resiliency.
In 2008 the program received a National Exemplary Award for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Practices, and Policies.
What participants have said about How to Cope
I’m very glad I made the decision to come to the How to Cope program.I hope I continue to keep my problem mine and let his be his.
How to Cope participant
This course has been very good for me. I came feeling angry and guilty. I now feel better about myself.
How to Cope participant
This course saved my life and I hated to see the program end. This was the first positive thing for me in months.
How to Cope participant