Empowering Families: Implementing Sustainable Family Support in Recovery Services
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.
Event Location
Virtual
Contact & Accommodations
Event Details
Format
Online/Virtual
Event Type
Training
Topic
Substance use
Host
Substance Use programs
Audience
Mental health professionals
Recovery coaches
Substance use disorder treatment providers
County
Statewide
Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
Continuing education credits
No