Free Family Addiction Support Group in Lethbridge AB
If you're lying awake at night wondering what to do, you're not alone. If you've spent months trying to figure out what to say that won't make things worse, you know how exhausting this is. If you feel isolated because it's hard to explain to people who haven't been there, this group exists for exactly that reason.
The group meets every second and fourth Wednesday in Lethbridge from 6:00 to 7:30 PM and offers a safe, compassionate space where you can find connection, tools, and hope. This is for anyone with a loved one struggling with substance use: parents, spouses, siblings, friends. My training in the Invitation to Change and CRAFT approaches gives you evidence-based, practical strategies rather than just a place to vent. There is no cost to attend. This is a place where you don't have to figure it out alone.
What Happens When You Show Up
You walk in. You sit down. No one pushes you to share. Many people listen the first few times, and that's completely okay.
What tends to surface in those first sessions is the same thing: relief that other people get it. You'll hear from others who are carrying the same weight. You'll talk about what works, what doesn't, and what small shifts might help you feel steadier.
The focus is practical. You'll come away with actual tools: communication techniques, boundary-setting language, ways to take care of yourself while you're supporting your loved one. Nothing vague. Nothing that sounds good in theory but falls apart in real life.
Why This Group Is Different
The pattern I see most often is that people come expecting to just vent. What they find instead is a method that actually works. The Invitation to Change and CRAFT approaches are evidence-based tools that focus on connection, calm, and clarity. You learn to respond instead of react, set boundaries that actually feel okay, and build healthier relationships without losing yourself in the process.
Most importantly, you stop feeling alone. That changes everything.
Who This Is For
This group is for anyone who has a loved one struggling with substance use. You don't have to be a parent. Spouses, siblings, friends, and extended family members are welcome.
If you've tried everything and nothing has worked, you come. If you're exhausted from trying to control something you can't control, you come. If you need to hear from people who actually understand what this feels like, this is the place.
Getting Started
The group meets in Lethbridge at 1602 B 3rd Ave S, located south of Moxies in the Minute Muffler parking lot. Sessions run 90 minutes and happen every second and fourth Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
There is no cost. I believe support should be accessible to everyone.
If you have questions about whether the group is right for you, reach out. I'd love to connect with you personally and help you take the first step.
Questions People Ask
Do I have to share my story if I come?
No. You never have to share more than you're comfortable with. Many people sit and listen the first few times, and that's completely welcome here.
Is this group really free?
Yes. There is no cost to attend. I believe support should be accessible to everyone, and cost should never be a barrier to getting help.
Who attends?
Anyone who has a loved one struggling with substance use. Parents, spouses, siblings, friends. All relationship types are welcome. You're welcome no matter where you are in this journey.
What makes this group different from others?
I use the Invitation to Change and CRAFT approaches: evidence-based, compassionate tools that give you practical strategies you can actually use. It's about building healthier communication, boundaries, and connection using proven methods, not just talking through the pain.
What Comes Next
My training brings together professional certification and lived experience, offering you a safe, supportive place to learn, grow, and heal. I've completed advanced training in Motivational Interviewing, the Invitation to Change approach, and CRAFT, and I've walked through addiction with a loved one myself. That combination is what shapes how I hold space in this group.
You can come to one group and see if it fits. You can reach out with questions first. Either way, there's no pressure.
If you're ready for deeper, personalized support beyond the group, family recovery coaching offers week-by-week guidance tailored to your situation. Those who need immediate clarity without long-term commitment often find a one-time intensive session gives them the breakthrough they need.
You're not carrying this alone. Many families in Lethbridge feel the same confusion and overwhelm, and support for families of addicts in Lethbridge is built exactly for that.