We have collected resources for families and caregivers. Our goal is to provide resources for family members across the lifespan, to create a seamless solution that will improve access to services or supports within communities. The resources for caregivers will provide families with information about where to start in their journey of finding support, how to navigate systems, and other topics helpful to support oneself and loved ones with mental health and substance use challenges.
Initial resources, forms, and guides for when your family is looking for mental health and/or substance use support
Guidance for caregivers on navigating various support systems families may encounter
Resources that introduce co-occurring diagnosis and supportive information on self-medication, talking with your family about substance use, and more
TAC talks, videos, and information related to harm reduction to support you and your family
Contact the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center
This product was made possible because of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center Grant #1H79F6000160-Fam-CoE is supported by SAMHSA of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award with 100 percent funded by SAMHSA/HHS.
The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of,
nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government. The National Federation of Families and the
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