Sue Turner, Director of Services at Will's Place Recovery Resource Center, leads a conversation about recovery and addiction and how both things impact families and friends of those who struggle with substance use disorder. Sue tells her own story of recovery and how her recovery led her to a life of service.

Resource References:
willsplacenc.org

"Addict in the Family" Beverly Conyers

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Group - PAL provides hope through education and support to parents of addicted loved ones. Self supporting through donations. In person and virtual meetings. Utilizes book written by founder, Michael Speakman. What makes PAL unique is the evidence-based educational component and the peer-to-peer support, where participants are encouraged to share their experiences with each other. Educational worksheets are supplied in each meeting, discussed in group. https://palgroup.org/pal-telephone-meetings/

Blanchard Institute Family support group - Free to anyone; meets Thursday evenings virtually 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm. Join meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97146691235?pwd=c3p4Y2xFS3VJdTNQejZvMVJEUkdHUT09
Question? Contact judyg@theblanchardinstitute.com

Live Well and Fully - Private, fee based program. 8 week program $995.00; options available for lesser cost. Certified Family Recovery Specialist Barbara Decker https://livewellandfully.com/
support@livewellandfully.com

Alanon Family Groups - Support for families and friends of alcoholics. Based on 12 Step program. Meetings are held online and in-person all over the world. https://al-anon.org/

Naranon Family Groups - Support for families and friends of people with addiction issues. Based on 12 Step program. Meetings are held online and in-person all over the world. https://www.nar-anon.org/

SYLVIA PARSONS | MS, LCAS, MAC, CIP, CCTP - Addictions, Co-occurring disorders, Women in transition, Interventions, Telehealth available sylvia@sylviaparsons.com
https://www.sylviaparsons.com/

CONTACT SUE TURNER: sue@willsplacenc.org

Podcast Credits:
Editing: Tom Snuggs
Cover Artwork: Avery McAlhany 

Email us at info@willsplacenc.org

If you or someone you know struggles with addiction, reach out to Will's Place for help at 980-581-8001