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First Call knows that for every person with Substance Use Disorder,
ten individuals around them are negatively impacted.
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First Call goes beyond supporting the individual,
providing resources for families and loved ones impacted by addiction.

How to cope
Summer Camp 2025

For Adult Loved Ones

How to Cope

A seven-session course for adult family members and friends impacted by a loved one’s substance use. How to Cope helps participants overcome the related physical, psychological, and social effects and build a healthy life for themselves. How to Cope is recognized by the National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse directors as a research informed program proven to strengthen relationship skills and increase resiliency.

Group classes offered FREE of charge

  • Pre-registration is required and you may choose to attend in-person or online (hybrid).
  • Extended support sessions and alumni group are available to participants who complete the program.
  • *We accept private groups (minimum of 4). All inquiries regarding How to Cope registrations by phone

Register Below!

How to Care 

A four-hour, curriculum-based educational program that teaches adult caregivers (teachers, foster parents, extended family members, etc.) to better understand the dynamics of a family system impacted by substance use disorder, the lasting effects of this experience on children’s physical and emotional development, and the best approach to help them achieve their full potential. How to Care can be offered on-site, or as a web-based training for organizations.

Group classes offered FREE of charge

GRASP

Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP) was created to offer understanding, compassion, and support for those who have lost someone they love through addiction and overdose. This peer-led support group for those who have lost a loved one to substance use is a compassionate community providing a safe space for individuals to share their experiences, emotions, and challenges in coping with such profound loss. Facilitated by individuals who have personally navigated the complexities of grief resulting from substance use, the group aims to foster empathy and understanding.

Facilitated by: Laura Bratt and Dawn Owens
Classes offered FREE of charge

1st Tuesday of the Month from 6:30-8pm
April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept.3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3

For Youth

Caring for Kids

A seven-session, age-appropriate course for children and youth impacted by a loved one’s substance misuse or substance use disorder.​

Children growing up in alcohol or drug-affected homes have a high risk of developing a substance use disorder themselves. The Caring for Kids program helps participants regain a healthy, productive lifestyle by focusing on education, resilience, and safety.   

Group classes offered FREE of charge.
Registration TBA.

Summer Care Camp

Our 3-day Care Camp Program will help kids to gain a healthy, productive lifestyle by unpacking the impact of substance use in the family with education, resilience and safety.​​

June 23, 25 & 27, 2025 from 9AM-Noon
OR August 4, 6 & 8 from 1-4PM

Facilitated by: Family Services

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