Links to websites with useful and supportive information:

https://drugfree.org/article/covid-19-we-are-here-for-you/

https://www.shatterproof.org/blog/how-stay-supported-connected-and-healthy-during-covid-19-pandemic

https://www.addictionpolicy.org/covid-19
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​https://mh.alabama.gov/covid-19/

https://www.ross4u.org/

https://www.samhsa.gov/coronavirus

​https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

​https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/health/coronavirus-sobriety-online-help.html

Need someone to talk to? Join us for "Coffee with a Coach" every Thursday at 7PM CT on Zoom. Our parent coaches are specially trained family members who have "been there" and would love to support you! Click on the link below to register for the weekly chat. This is an informal opportunity to talk about the challenges you may be facing right now with an understanding and compassionate friend. We hope to see you today! 3 PM CT via Zoom
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ud-2qqD0uyyoljGou7Jy8wcuKyDQ9YQ
Please watch this Pre-recorded video below of the April 14 "Ask Me Anything" COVID edition.  This amazing panel of speakers provided incredible suggestions, ideas and thoughtful discussion.  You don't want to miss this!  

HSV area AA & NA Group In Person or Zoom updates as of 5/25/2020:

  • AA Fellowship and Huntsville Group are open at regular meeting times - taking all necessary precautions such as chairs spaced 6 feet apart, etc...
  • Madison Hopeful in Madison and the Harvest Group in Harvest (AA) are holding in-person meetings at regular meeting times.
  • Air Group (NA) in HSV is meeting virtually via Zoom noon & 7 PM most days

Will update as we hear of changing schedules
Text COVID to 55753   For parents and caregivers who are concerned about their child’s or loved one’s substance use, enroll in our text-based COVID support program to receive regular messages on how to help yourself and your loved one during these changing times. You will receive messages on how to communicate effectively, how to deal with a family member risking exposure to COVID-19, how to model healthy coping behaviors and more.
From the Partnership for Drugfree Kids/Center on Addiction

For parents and caregivers in need of support and connectedness, please join the Partnership for Drugfree kids at any of their Online Support Groups for Parents & Caregivers.  Register here: https://bit.ly/osc-sign-up-fb


The Partnership for a Drugfree Community in Huntsville:  
​CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 RESPONSE  
FREE VIRTUAL RECOVERY SUPPORT MEETINGS START MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020

Virtual Recovery Support Meeting with Pat Laney, peer support specialist, each weekday 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. To connect, go to: join.zoom.us and enter the Meeting ID: 336 810 9650.

 Just need someone to talk to?  Free and confidential helpline services continue to be open and available. Specialists are ready to help if you are having difficulty in accessing support for your family. If your loved one struggling with addiction faces care or treatment challenges resulting from COVID-19 circumstances, we are here to guide you.  Partnership for Drugfree Kids.  
Our good friends at The Ammon Foundation may give a one-time grant of up to $5,000 to individuals and families who require emergency assistance and have experienced loss of income from the COVID-19 pandemic disaster. Visit their website for eligibility requirements and application  https://www.theammonfoundation.org/