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A New Approach To Addiction

Support for Families at the Addiction Alliance of Georgia

young family spending time togetherFree Family Support Services for All Georgians
No matter where you are in your journey, support is available. Through a unique partnership between Emory University and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, all Georgia residents can access free family support and education services designed to help families affected by mental health and substance use challenges.

Services provide practical information, guidance, and resources to help families better understand the impact of mental health conditions and substance use disorder. Services are available regardless of whether your loved one is currently in treatment, seeking treatment, or not engaged in treatment at all.

All services are provided at no cost and are available to any Georgia family seeking support, education, and connection.  

Families Have Free Access To:

  • Virtual orientation and educational program
  • A dedicated Addiction Alliance of Georgia Family Access Coordinator (FAC) to provide essential case management and care navigation services for the family journey
  • Virtual Family Program – Four 90 minute virtual workshops
  • Up to six Family Coaching sessions

You don't have to face these challenges alone—free help, education, and support are available for all Georgians.  

Learn more: 

AAGFamily@HazeldenBettyFord.org
Register for Orientation now!
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Family Services Offered

  • Learn. Understand. Support. This series of on-demand videos covers programs offered by our Family Services team, how substance use disorders impact the entire family, and the science behind addiction.

  • This skill-building workshop helps family members learn how to set healthy boundaries, communicate effectively, clarify roles and support their loved one in recovery.
  • Coaching is designed to help your family members repair relationships, rebuild trust and strengthen self-care skills. Your family will work virtually with coaches to address well-being needs.
  • Sixty-minute group sessions are offered weekly, featuring a rotating series of family-focused topics and addiction/recovery-related discussions facilitated by AAG team members.
  • Get connected and stay connected with an app designed to inform, inspire and support the healing journey for families of patients at Hazelden Betty Ford. 

Take Your First Step: Family Orientation & Education

happy familyOur Family Orientation/Education program is a virtual, introductory experience that helps families understand:

  •  How addiction and mental health conditions affect relationships
  •  What recovery looks like for families
  •  Communication and coping strategies that support healing
  • What services are available to you

Register now!

This step is often the best place to begin—it provides clarity, hope, and a roadmap for what comes next.

Your Family Access Coordinator (FAC): A Guide You Can Count On

Every AAG family has access to a dedicated Family Access Coordinator (FAC)—your personal point of contact to help you navigate the full range of support services.FACs provide:

  •  Personalized guidance based on your family’s needs
  •  Help with enrolling in workshops, coaching, and support groups
  •  Streamlined communication so you never have to figure things out alone
  • A consistent partner throughout your family’s healing journey

Contact the AAG Family Access Coordinator:

Call: 855‑950‑0122
Email: AAGFamily@HazeldenBettyFord.org