Family

FAMILY PROGRAM

We design our Family Program to educate our community about the impact of addiction (or substance use disorder) on all friends and family members.

We are here to:
— Improve communication and break down barriers that may interfere with the recovery process.
— Assist loved ones to learning a helpful response instead of harmful reactions.
— Provide loved ones with a pathway for their own support, recovery and strategies for sustained self-care.

Family & Friends Group – Mondays – 6-7pm.

A process group meeting for family and friends of a person living with addiction. Clients are encouraged to attend as a way to enhance communication and foster understanding of the family member’s perspective. This group meets weekly, except holidays when OP services are closed.

Not Alone – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 5:30p-7p.

An informal Meet & Greet designed only for friends/family members of those with substance use challenges.  If you have questions about how to support someone who has an addiction to alcohol and/or drugs feel free to join us!

Breaking Barriers – Thursdays 5:45-7:00 (includes family and clients)

Our staff designed this group to help break through the barriers that individuals and families face when encountering addiction, which can become a challenge during early and long-term recovery. This group will assist in improving communication, establishing healthy boundaries and developing a plan for improved relationship skills. Family members may also attend on their own.

Individual Support Counseling

In addition to group support and education, Individual Counseling is available to friends/ family of a person with alcohol or drug addiction, whether that person seeks treatment or not. (This service is free to residents of Columbia MO.)  Call Greg 573-875-8880 2123

Family Conference

Ask your counselor about scheduling a family conference for your loved ones can better understand how to support your recovery while taking care of themselves.