For Adult Loved Ones

MOM SHAME WORKSHOP
July 30 | 6-8PM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

First Call understands that the stigma of substance use disorder affects not just the individual, but the entire family unit. In this workshop, we will unpack shame, its impact on our sense of self, and help us begin to reframe our experience in the context of resiliency. Freedom from shame helps us live a more authentic life, undefined by addiction, accept what is, celebrate our strengths, and, ultimately, share our story to help ourselves and others.

We will celebrate our successes, honor our pain and begin to recognize our own resilience. Through our guided conversation, participants will rewrite the narrative of their journey walking alongside addiction. We will leave with an updated perspective of identity that reflects our resilience, allowing us to share our story with authenticity and move beyond the stigma of addiction.

Facilitated by First Call Counselors
*Childcare will be provided

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

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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

• ​To register for How To Care, or for more information, please contact [email protected]

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
July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1