Family members and friends are often the first to reach out — not the person who needs support. This page speaks directly to you.
[Placeholder — practical guidance for a family member/friend making the first call: what to say, what not to say, and how to support without controlling. Not covered in Shantina’s questionnaire response — needs a direct question to her, since this is guidance in her voice/approach, not a fact we can source generically.]
Connecting Bridges can talk with you about options, even before your loved one is ready to engage directly. [Placeholder — specifics on family consultation format (is this a paid session, a free call, in-person or phone?) still need a direct question to Shantina.]
Supporting someone through substance use takes a toll of its own. These national organizations focus specifically on the people doing the supporting — not the person in recovery:
A conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing.