
Resources
H.O.P.E. for the Family of an Addict provides education and support for families and friends who have been affected by a loved one's substance use.
Resources where you may find help & support
H.O.P.E. for the Family of an Addict, Inc. exists to offer support to families and friends. We are not doctors, psychiatrists, counselors or therapists. We do not recommend any one particular treatment center, counseling center, sober living home or meeting. We do not offer professional or legal advice.
While we provide this list of resources for your reference, you are responsible for conducting your own research and for making the best decision(s) for you and your family.
The resources are listed in alphabetical order, and this is by no means an all-inclusive list. The descriptions were either provided by the center, were taken from a brochure or were pulled from their website. We continue to add to and update as we learn about more resources. H.O.P.E. for the Family of an Addict, Inc. is not responsible for the information provided.
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Week 1
Introduction & Welcome
Welcome to this specialized approach to hope. Writing carries the power to heal, inspire hope and offer clarity. While writing can be daunting when we think of it as a homework assignment we're getting graded on, this process isn't about perfection, but about a journey... one that opens the heart and lets hope in.
Who am I?
This week we'll work through a specific writing technique to address what you've always known, enjoyed and cared about. Click the button to download this week's handout.
Week 2
What does this journey ask of me?
This week's writing style is to create a letter to someone you look up to. You'll writing to a person who sees you and loves you for who we are. Click the button below to download this week's handout.
Week 3
What grief looks like in my life
This week, we will be using a journal writing style. It's a freeform approach that allows you to write whatever comes to your mind in any order or in any way. Click the button to download this week's handout.
Week 4
How do I want to walk this journey?
This week we'll be writing a letter to ourselves. However, this letter is something that you can revisit and add to as necessary. Click the button below to download this week's handout.