Empowering Families: Implementing Sustainable Family Support in Recovery Services

Event Date
Event Time
12:00 pm ~ 01:30 pm
Event Time Zone
GMT
Event Details

Family members play a critical role in supporting loved ones with substance use and mental health challenges, yet they often feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of how to help. This session provides a roadmap for implementing effective, compassionate family support services within organizations and community settings. Participants will explore evidence-informed practices, including the CRAFT approach, and gain practical strategies for designing, launching, and sustaining family support programs that are accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the essential components of a comprehensive family support program in the context of recovery.
  • Identify barriers to engagement and strategies for increasing access and trust with family members.
  • Explain the principles of the CRAFT model and how they inform family support delivery.
  • Assess organizational readiness and identify key steps for successful program implementation.
  • Develop a basic action plan for launching or enhancing family support services in their own setting.
Sponsor
Mountain Plains ATTC
Cost
N/A