SAMHSA: Nothing About Us Without Us: Families Supporting Recovery

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA’s) working definition of recovery is “A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self- directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.” That very process of change is for families as well. Family Recovery includes family members who are parents, spouse, siblings, grandparent, caregivers, and/or children of individuals with emotional, developmental, behavioral, mental health, and/or substance use challenges. Families experience their own recovery when they are actively part of their loved one’s recovery. In recovery, the focus is often on the individual experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Family members who support that person are often forgotten or left out, and feel invisible, blamed, and out of the loop. It is often difficult for families to find support they need as well. This webinar will include family members who will share their own family recovery story and how they learned to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential as a family.