SUD Family Education Sessions by Washington State Community Connectors

Are you a parent, caregiver, or family member supporting a loved one impacted by addiction? Free Substance Use Disorder education sessions are available. This 8-week series covers practical skills from the CRAFT model, communication strategies, and guidance for navigating Washington's behavioral health systems. Presented by families, for families. 

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Overview:

This unique training provided by Washington State Community Connectors is specifically designed for parents, caregivers, and other family members of individuals with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). It is proudly presented by parents and family members who have lived experience supporting a loved one with SUD.

The SUD Family Education Sessions was developed in collaboration with the Health Care Authority, family members, and family-led organizations. It aims to equip you with an understanding of SUD and provide helpful support strategies.

What you will gain from this training:

  • The current information on Substance Use Disorder (SUD), addiction, and its effects on the adolescent brain.
  • Skills for navigating your relationship with someone with SUD, including strategies from the CRAFT model.
  • Guidance on systems navigation within Washington State.
  • A toolkit with information and resources specific to SUD supports and services in Washington State, grounded in research from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) and their partners.

A New Training Schedule Format:

  • The training will now be held once a week for 8 weeks, offering both a morning and an evening session to choose from. 

Session information:

  1. Understanding Substance Use Disorders: A Family Education Training 
  2. Phases of Substance Use Disorder for Families 
  3. Youth, Foster Care, and Substance Use Risks 
  4. Navigating the Landscape of Youth and Young Adult SUDs: understanding, Addressing, and Supporting Recovery
  5. Co-Occurring Disorders and Suicide Prevention: Supporting Our Youth and Young Adults
  6. Navigating Substance Use: Legal Frameworks, Harm Reduction, and Overdose Prevention
  7. Pathways to Recovery and Family Support
  8. Word on the Street: What our youth are exposed to every day  

Visit the website to learn more and register.

External Links

https://wsccsupport.org/family-navigator-training/