Join us each Wednesday as we discuss important strategies for families who have a loved one struggling with a substance use disorder.  We know first-hand that addiction and/or mental illness impacts the entire family. Connection with others who have lived similar experiences helps us learn from one another and support each other through difficult times.

This Family Support Group closely follows the "Invitation to Change" approach which was developed by the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), a national organization made up of researchers and clinicians who use evidence-based strategies to help families better interact with their loved one who is struggling. Not One More Alabama (NOMA) strongly supports the CMC approach of: SCIENCE + KINDNESS = CHANGE.

All participants of NOMA's Family Support Group receive a copy of the 20 Minute Guide which was created by the CMC for parents, partners, friends and family members who want to help a loved one change their relationship with substances.  This program is for adults age 18 or older. No childcare is provided. You are welcome to bring a drink or snack. Coffee will be provided.  

Special thanks to St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Huntsville for inviting us to use their facility for this important support group. The church is located at 12200 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL 35803 (between Weatherly Road and Mountain Gap Road in south Huntsville). Upon arrival, please enter through the main office door which faces Bailey Cove Road.

December Topics:  No Meeting the week of Christmas
Ambivalence is Normal
Enabling - An Overused Idea
Pay Attention to the Lights
This is Really Stressful

January Topics:
You are Not Alone - Reducing Isolation
Managing Your Emotions (Self-care)
Shame & Self-Compassion:  Opposite Worlds
Communicating with LOVE - Listening

February Topics:
Communicating with Love - Offering Information, Validating and Empathizing
7 Elements of Positive Communication & Avoiding Conversational Traps
Understanding Substance Use
How to Solve a Problem

March Topics:
Parent Collaboration
Natural Consequences - Allowing them to Happen
Limit Setting and Your Consequences
Positive Reinforcement - Your Love Matters
Negative Consequences vs. Detaching

April Topics:
Conversations Suggesting Treatment and Invitationto Get Help
Positive Communication when you are angry
Importance of Self Care