Resources for Loved Ones

Addiction doesn't happen in isolation, and neither does recovery. Families of women at The Glass House often need their own support while their loved one works through treatment and sober living. Below you'll find local and national resources, along with guidance on how to support someone in early recovery without losing yourself in the process.

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Al-Anon Family Groups

For anyone whose life has been affected by someone else's drinking. Al-Anon meetings are free, peer-led, and confidential — no membership, no cost, just a room of people who understand.

  • What it is: A 12-step fellowship specifically for family and friends, separate from AA itself.

  • Find a meeting: alanonfl.org or al-anon.org meeting finder — searchable by Orlando, Melbourne, Leesburg and surrounding areas.

PALs (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones)

Built specifically for parents and family members navigating a loved one's substance use — less 12-step-structured than Al-Anon, more education- and coaching-focused (CRAFT method).

  • What it is: A free, non-12-step support and education program for parents/family, using the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) approach.

  • Find a meeting: palgroup.org — has both in-person Florida chapters and weekly Zoom meetings open nationwide.

Other Resources

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, 24/7, for families and individuals.

  • Nar-Anon — Similar to Al-Anon, focused specifically on drug addiction rather than alcohol.

  • Learn to Cope — Online peer support community and resource hub for families dealing with substance use disorder.

  • The Sober Curator or SAMHSA family resource pages — Educational reading on boundaries, enabling, and codependency.

  • Local therapists specializing in family systems / CRAFT

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Family

  • Connect with a Family Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS-F) who understands the challenges of supporting a loved one through addiction or mental health recovery.

  • Healthy Boundaries Without Enabling: Learn how to provide encouragement and support while establishing healthy boundaries that promote accountability, independence, and personal responsibility.

  • Understanding Addiction and Recovery: Gain insight into substance use disorders, the recovery process, relapse prevention, and what to expect when your loved one enters a women's sober living home.

  • Family Communication and Relationships: Develop healthier communication strategies, rebuild trust, navigate difficult conversations, and strengthen family relationships throughout the recovery journey.