Resources for Family Members & Loved Ones
Family and loved ones: welcome to our resource garden! By being here you’re demonstrating your commitment to supporting your loved one in her journey to physical, mental and spiritual healing. Check out resources to support Black women with substance use disorder, below.
And remember, support looks different depending on the circumstance. No gesture is too small. Offering rides to treatment, babysitting or advocating for your loved one in the doctor’s office all make the difference when Black women are in need of care.
What is Considered a Stimulant?
Learn what drugs are classified as stimulants.Â
How Can You Support a Loved One Dealing with Substance Use or in Recovery?
Discover how to help and care for your friend or loved one who has substance use disorder.
National Institute on Drug Abuse: If Your Adult Friend or Loved One Has a Problem with Drugs
Kaiser Permanente: Helping someone who’s living with SUD or addiction
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: “Talk. They Hear You.” Campaign
National Harm Reduction Coalition: Overdose Prevention
SCDD: 10 Tips to Support Someone During Times of Change
How Can Faith and Spirituality Play a Role in Community Recovery?
Discover how to use spirituality to uplift your community after facing substance use disorders and overdoses.
Herren Wellness: The Importance of Spirituality in Recovery
Spirit Of Harm Reduction: A Toolkit For Communities Of Faith Facing Overdose (PDF)
DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your medical provider or seek other professional medical treatment.
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