Resources
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Access a comprehensive list of external resources, including helplines, support
groups, and educational materials, to aid individuals and their loved ones in navigating the challenges of addiction.
Navigating the challenges of addiction can be overwhelming
Our extensive compilation of external resources, meticulously curated to provide invaluable assistance and unwavering support for individuals and their cherished ones grappling with the formidable challenges of addiction. We recognize that the journey to recovery is unique for each individual, and our dedicated list spans a spectrum of resources, ranging from helplines and support groups to educational materials.
External Resources
Helplines
1-800-985-5990
National Helpline for Substance Abuse and Mental Health:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Aasepia.org:
(215) 923-7900
Suicide Prevention Hotline:
988
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA.org)
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
SMART Recovery
Councilsepa.org
Pro-act
CAPRSS.org
Pennsylvania DDAP
AAsepia.org
Salvation army
Va.gov
Educational Materials
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Partnership to End Addiction
Online Communities
Reddit – r/StopDrinking
InTheRooms (Online 12-Step Meetings)
Al-Anon Family Groups
Family Support Groups & Resources
Council of Southeast PA
Better Together (SMART Friends & Family)
Self-empowering program using tools of cognitive therapy to help you learn better ways of dealing with your unique situation.
Every Tuesday (in-person) & Thursday (in-person or virtual), 6:30-8:00 pm
https://zoom.us/i/91102529459
PRO-ACT Family Education Program
Four scheduled sessions requiring pre-registration held on Tuesday and Thursday, the 3 and 4 weeks of every month.
Please call the Information Referral Line to register at 1-800-221-6333
Reflect & Connect
Speakers are invited to share their family impact story with substance use disorder.
Fourth Saturday of each month from 12:00-1:30 pm in-person at the Southern Bucks Family Recovery Center.
Relax & Recover
Enjoy light refreshments as we watch recovery related videos or movies with open discussion to follow
3rd Friday of every month, 6pm-8pm.
In person at the Southern Bucks Family Recovery Center
1286 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA 19007
To receive a monthly calendar of the Southern Bucks Family Recovery Center (SBFRC)activities, please contact Eileen Kriczky at [email protected]
Malvern ROC Family Support Meetings
These meetings are to support friends and family in need of support. Monday and Thursday at 7pm and Saturday 10am. Meetings are virtual on Teams
Contact: Dawn Lybrand at [email protected]
Call or text Dawn Lyrbrand at 610-802-2468 for a virtual link.
Sign up to join Malvern Treatment Center’s Recovery Oriented Community (ROC). Reach out to a -ROC representative at [email protected]. Or call ROC Coordinator at 610 802 2468
Livengrin's Parent & Family Group
Every other Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 pm, in-person at Livengrin Bensalem campus, 4833 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, Chapman Building, or
This meeting is also held virtually at https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a- meeting
Meeting ID: 278945500817
Meeting Passcode: KTsrdR
Livengrin's Family Education Group
Held on alternating Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm at Livengrin Bensalem campus, Chapman Building.
This meeting is also held virtually at https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting
• Meeting ID: 278945500817
• Meeting Passcode: KTsrdR
For further information regarding Livengrin’s family programs, contact Livengrin staff at [email protected] or 215-638-5200
Silver Linings Recovery Center Family Support Group
Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM
1262 Wood Lane, Suite #103 Langhorne, PA 19047
Every Thursday at 7:00 PM
251 Princeton Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Contact Carly Colamesta with questions at 561-676-2203 or [email protected]
Be a Part of the Conversation - Support for Families Impacted by Addiction
21 Parent Partnership meetings take place every week, two of which are for parents of teens. Some meet virtually, and some meet in person. 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.
Learn more here: https://conversation.zone/partnership/
The three-part Family Recovery Course is a peer-led interactive training, available at no charge to parents or guardians whose child, at any stage of life, has struggled with addiction to drugs or alcohol. The FRC was developed in collaboration with licensed clinicians currently working in the fields of addiction treatment and behavioral health.
Learn more here: https://conversation.zone/frc/
Be a Part of the Conversation hosts community events, some virtually and some in person, that help to raise awareness about substance use and addiction. Visit their calendar to find upcoming programs: https://conversation.zone/calendar/
Bucks County Grand Families Support Group
Visit Our Facebook Group.
We are grandparents who support grandparents and others, who are raising the children of a loved one. We offer peer support, resources, and speakers.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 267-228-9719
Nar-Anon Family Groups
www.nar-anon.org | 800-477-6291
naranononepa.org/meeting-list nar-anon.org/find-a-meeting
Narateen: Hold On, Don't Let Go Meetings
Hold On, Don’t Let Go Meetings Ages 11-19 affected by someone else’s addiction Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm
All meetings are virtual; email [email protected]
Al-Anon Family Groups
www.al-anon.org
O Smart Recovery
Meetings.smartrecovery.org
Underage Drinking and its Dangers
Underage drinking is a serious social issue. Drinking before the legal age has been linked to many short- and long-term negative effects on physical, mental, social and academic factors. Parental involvement can help curb underage drinking and influence teens to make safe choices.
Council of Southeast PA
Better Together (SMART Friends & Family)
Self-empowering program using tools of cognitive therapy to help you learn better ways of dealing with your unique situation.
Every Tuesday (in-person) & Thursday (in-person or virtual), 6:30-8:00 pm
https://zoom.us/i/91102529459
PRO-ACT Family Education Program
Four scheduled sessions requiring pre-registration held on Tuesday and Thursday, the 3 and 4 weeks of every month.
Please call the Information Referral Line to register at 1-800-221-6333
Reflect & Connect
Speakers are invited to share their family impact story with substance use disorder.
Fourth Saturday of each month from 12:00-1:30 pm in-person at the Southern Bucks Family Recovery Center.
Relax & Recover
Enjoy light refreshments as we watch recovery related videos or movies with open discussion to follow
3rd Friday of every month, 6pm-8pm.
In person at the Southern Bucks Family Recovery Center
1286 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA 19007
To receive a monthly calendar of the Southern Bucks Family Recovery Center (SBFRC)activities, please contact Eileen Kriczky at [email protected]
Malvern ROC Family Support Meetings
These meetings are to support friends and family in need of support. Monday and Thursday at 7pm and Saturday 10am. Meetings are virtual on Teams
Contact: Dawn Lybrand at [email protected]
Call or text Dawn Lyrbrand at 610-802-2468 for a virtual link.
Sign up to join Malvern Treatment Center’s Recovery Oriented Community (ROC). Reach out to a -ROC representative at [email protected]. Or call ROC Coordinator at 610 802 2468
Livengrin's Parent & Family Group
Every other Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 pm, in-person at Livengrin Bensalem campus, 4833 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, Chapman Building, or
This meeting is also held virtually at https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a- meeting
Meeting ID: 278945500817
Meeting Passcode: KTsrdR
Livengrin's Family Education Group
Held on alternating Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm at Livengrin Bensalem campus, Chapman Building.
This meeting is also held virtually at https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting
• Meeting ID: 278945500817
• Meeting Passcode: KTsrdR
For further information regarding Livengrin’s family programs, contact Livengrin staff at [email protected] or 215-638-5200
Silver Linings Recovery Center Family Support Group
Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM
1262 Wood Lane, Suite #103 Langhorne, PA 19047
Every Thursday at 7:00 PM
251 Princeton Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Contact Carly Colamesta with questions at 561-676-2203 or [email protected]
Be a Part of the Conversation - Support for Families Impacted by Addiction
21 Parent Partnership meetings take place every week, two of which are for parents of teens. Some meet virtually, and some meet in person. 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.
Learn more here: https://conversation.zone/partnership/
The three-part Family Recovery Course is a peer-led interactive training, available at no charge to parents or guardians whose child, at any stage of life, has struggled with addiction to drugs or alcohol. The FRC was developed in collaboration with licensed clinicians currently working in the fields of addiction treatment and behavioral health.
Learn more here: https://conversation.zone/frc/
Be a Part of the Conversation hosts community events, some virtually and some in person, that help to raise awareness about substance use and addiction. Visit their calendar to find upcoming programs: https://conversation.zone/calendar/
Bucks County Grand Families Support Group
Visit Our Facebook Group.
We are grandparents who support grandparents and others, who are raising the children of a loved one. We offer peer support, resources, and speakers.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 267-228-9719
Nar-Anon Family Groups
www.nar-anon.org | 800-477-6291
naranononepa.org/meeting-list nar-anon.org/find-a-meeting
Narateen: Hold On, Don't Let Go Meetings
Hold On, Don’t Let Go Meetings Ages 11-19 affected by someone else’s addiction Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm
All meetings are virtual; email [email protected]
Al-Anon Family Groups
www.al-anon.org
O Smart Recovery
Meetings.smartrecovery.org
Remember, reaching out for help is a brave step towards recovery
Taking the courageous step to reach out for help is a pivotal move on the journey to recovery. It signifies strength, resilience, and a commitment to positive change. In acknowledging the need for support, individuals demonstrate bravery and a profound determination to overcome the challenges of addiction. Remember, seeking assistance is not a sign of weakness but a powerful stride towards healing and building a healthier, more fulfilling life. You are not alone on this journey, and every step forward is a testament to your courage and the potential for positive transformation.
