Substance Use For Families

WV Resources

• WVU Center for Hope and Healing
  provides inpatient 28 day treatment for substance abuse and/or mental health treatment. Also provides a 7 day detox program, recovery coaching, and group/individual therapy
• Valley Healthcare
  offers the New Beginnings Extended Care program for women to assist with chemical dependency and special needs of women in recovery.
• WV Adult Drug Court
  a program available in WV for adults to reduce their rate of recidivism and provide necessary rehabilitation, as opposed to jail terms.
• WV Peers Peer Recovery Services
  Offers a variety of services including needle exchange, treatment options, shelter/food/clothing, among other services. Can also contact the number provided to speak with someone who has struggled with substance use and is in recovery.

National Resources

• Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
• CDC Opioids Portal
  provides information for healthcare providers, patients and public safety professionals about the opioid epidemic
• Drugs and Pregnancy Myth vs. Fact – factsheet reviewing facts and myths surrounding pregnancy and drug use.
• Drugs and Pregnancy: What Families Should Know
  fact sheet reviewing what families should be aware of concerning drug use and pregnancy.
• One Family’s Opioid Treatment Story
• Sesame Street – Parental Addiction
  Sesame Street video discussing parental addiction and assisting children with understanding and coping with familial addiction.
• National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA)
  information and resources for families in recovery. Sections for kids specifically to assist them in understanding and healing
• Alcoholics Anonymous
  national website to find local meetings, as well as resources and articles for individuals struggling with alcoholism.
• Narcotics Anonymous
  national website to find local meetings, as well as resources and articles for individuals struggling with narcotics
• Gambler’s Anonymous
  national website to find local meetings, as well as resources and articles for individuals struggling with gambling.
• Nar-Anon Family
  national website to find families impacted by their loved one’s substance use meetings, resources, and information
• Quit That! App
  A free app which assists individuals in monitoring their progress in recovery. Monitors multiple vices at once and can monitor down to the second since the last use.
• Twenty Four Hours a Day App
  App cost is $5.99. App is based on the book “Twenty Four Hours a Day”, there are 366 meditations included in the app to assist those in recovery to focus on their sobriety
• Approaches to Supporting Families Affected by Opioid Use (SAMHSA)
  Guide of innovative ways to support families affected by substance use
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network
  Network for resources, education, and support for families and children
• National Rural Social Work Caucus
  Organization focused on meeting the challenges of social work in rural communities
• Prevention of Substance Abuse with Rural Head Start Children and Families: Results of Project STAR
  Journal article
• Rural Health Information Hub
  Site for national resources on rural health information, education, supports, and resources
• Choosing between Buprenorphine and Methadone
  YouTube video highlighting the differences in each medicine and suggestions on how to choose the right medicine
• Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
  The Office of Head Start (OHS) helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs
• Supporting People with Disabilities and Opioid Use Disorder: A Guide for Providers
  The NIDILRR-funded project INROADS: Intersecting Research on Opioid Misuse, Addiction, and Disability Services has published Supporting People with Disabilities and Opioid Use Disorder: A Guide for Providers (PDF). Written in clear, straightforward language, the one-page guide provides tips and suggestions for healthcare providers to ensure that patients’ rights, dignity, and autonomy are respected when receiving treatment for their chronic pain and opioid use disorder. The Supporting People with Disabilities and Opioid Use Disorder: A Guide for Providers is also available in large-print (PDF).