Resources for Families
Families affected by addiction face mental, physical, spiritual, legal and economic hardships. Check out these resources for ways to find support.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
https://www.samhsa.gov/families
Huge range of resources about addiction, services, treatment, prevention
FindTreatment.gov (US Dept. of HHS)
Find a treatment facility, research addiction, explore costs of treatment, learn more about mental health.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
PeachCare for Kids
https://dch.georgia.gov/peachcare-kids
Comprehensive healthcare program for uninsured children living in Georgia.
SNAP Programs
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
CAPS (Childcare & Parents Services Program)
https://georgia.gov/apply-childcare-and-parent-services-caps-program
Certain families are eligible to receive financial assistance to help with the cost of childcare. The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program, administered by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), helps parents access childcare so they can attend work, school, or training programs.
Housing Assistance & Support
https://www.hud.gov/states/georgia/homeownership/hsgcounseling
Housing counseling agencies offer guidance on homebuying, renting, reverse mortgages and default and foreclosure prevention.
Georgia Legal Services Program
For 50 years, Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP), has offered free legal services to Georgians with low incomes who reside outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state’s 159 counties.
Atlanta Legal Aid
Atlanta Legal Aid Society has offered free civil legal aid for low income people across metro Atlanta. With five neighborhood offices, three offices in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals, three county courthouse projects, a variety of self-help clinics, and countless community education programs, Legal Aid lawyers and volunteers reach tens of thousands of people annually. More than 20,000 cases are represented by our staff of 85+ attorneys and 650+ volunteers every year.
Al-Anon & Alateen
Support groups and free resources for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's alcohol or drug addiction.
Families Anonymous
https://familiesanonymous.org/
Families Anonymous is a 12 Step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems.
Addiction Alliance of Georgia
https://www.addictionallianceofgeorgia.org/
The Addiction Alliance of Georgia brings the world-renown addiction and treatment programs of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation into an alliance with an academic medical center for the first time by joining forces with the internationally recognized Emory Healthcare.
Georgia HOPE
Georgia HOPE is a community-based provider of mental health, substance use, and family preservation services in the state of Georgia. For over 20 years, Georgia HOPE has been working directly and in partnership with Individuals, Families, The Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Schools, and the Community. We want to help you achieve good health and meaningful living by bringing the care straight to you. HOPE is here.
National Association for Children of Addiction
NACoA’s mission is to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families. NACoA is the only national membership organization focusing on the children of parents struggling with alcohol or substance abuse.
SMART Recovery
https://smartrecovery.org/family
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a viable alternative for secular family members and friends who don’t want to participate in faith-based groups, such as Al-Anon. This program examines the scientific roots of addiction and ways that family members can help a person live a sober life.
Focus on the Family Counselor Network
https://www.christiancounselorsnetwork.com/
Whatever challenge your family is facing, we’re here for you! Call 1-855-771-HELP to speak to one of our ministry’s caring counselors for guidance, resources, and prayer.
