Support Group
CRT’s Opioid Education Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family and friends of someone who struggles with opioid use. Participants must be 18 or older. They will gain insight and support from peers and qualified experienced facilitators who understand the struggle of caring for someone with an Opioid Use Disorder.
Opioid Education Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone feels heard and supported.
- Free to participants 18+
- Free Narcan training, education, and distribution
- Designed for loved ones of individuals with Opioid Use Disorder
- Led by family members of people who struggle or have struggled with Opioid Use
- In-person and virtual group options
- Groups are held in both Hartford and Middletown
- Bi-lingual Spanish speaking groups are available
- Confidential
CRT’s Opioid Education Family Support Group will help you:
- Learn to set boundaries with your loved one
- Respond if your loved one is experiencing an Opioid Overdose
- Develop healthy coping skills to support your loved one while taking care of yourself
- Find community in others who are experiencing similar struggles and difficulties with their loved one
Groups in both Hartford and Middletown
Breaking Bread: Opioid Education & Family Support Group
A support group for individuals and families seeking education, connection, and practical ways to support loved ones affected by opioid use.
Topics and support include:
- Family support
- Opioid education
- Free Narcan training
In-Person Meetings
Hartford
Mondays, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
136 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT
Middletown
Tuesdays, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Trinity Church
345 Main St., Portland, CT
Virtual Meetings
Mondays, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 878 7044 4942
Contact
James Lynch
Phone: (860) 656-8302
Email: lynchj@crtct.org
Program Location
330 Market Street
Hartford, CT 06120
Telephone: 860-761-7908
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Funding provided by:
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