Support for Parents of Addicted Children in Spokane

Resources, support groups, and hope for families navigating the journey of a loved one's addiction.

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Hope & Healing
Education & Tools

A Message of Support for Parents

Dealing with a child's addiction is a journey no parent ever hopes to take. It can be a road filled with grief, even while your child is still living. Whether you are raising grandchildren, navigating the complex systems of care, or simply trying to love your child while protecting your own sanity, you are not alone.

Spokane has a community of parents and organizations dedicated to walking alongside you. Below are resources specifically for parents, grandparents, and family members affected by substance use disorder.

Local Spokane Support & Resources

These organizations offer direct support, education, and community for families in the Spokane area.

Organization Focus Details & Contact
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Education & Peer Support Free weekly groups led by trained facilitators who have walked the same path. PAL provides evidence-based practices for dealing with issues from setting boundaries to delayed emotional growth. Open to parents, spouses, and family members (18+).
palgroup.org
Awaken Spokane Spiritual Support & Podcast A community of "real people, living real life, serving a real God." Pastor Bryant's sermons offer immediate tools for addicts and parents alike. Meets Sundays in the Shaw Middle School cafeteria.
Podcast: Available on Spotify (Supportive for those in the "darkest times").
Gabriel's Challenge Prevention & Community Connection Created by Kitara Johnson-Jones in memory of her son Gabriel. Focuses on community connection, prevention, and closing gaps in addiction and mental health systems.
Location: Northtown Mall
gabrielschallenge.org
Community Minded Enterprises Recovery Barriers & Grants Martin Rosales leads a grant program that helps people in recovery reduce barriers to education and employment opportunities. A vital resource for parents helping their adult children reintegrate into the workforce.
community-minded.org
Partners with Families and Children Family-Centered Treatment Offers outpatient treatment services and family counseling aimed at restoring balance and healing the family unit.
(509) 473-4351
Spokane Falls Recovery Center Family Therapy Programs Provides specialized family therapy designed to foster communication and support family members during a loved one's recovery process.
(844) 962-2775
Maddie's Place Support for New Families A recovery nursery for families and substance-exposed newborns, providing a holistic approach to healing and stability.
maddiesplace.org

Support for Loss and Grief

For parents who have lost a child to addiction, the pain is unimaginable. Finding a community of others who understand this specific type of loss can be a vital part of healing.

  • Gabriel's Challenge: Founded on the experience of loss, Kitara Johnson-Jones provides a space for community conversation and support.
  • GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing): A national organization with local chapters providing help, compassion, and understanding for those who have lost a loved one to substance use. grasphelp.org
  • The Compassionate Friends: While not addiction-specific, they offer extensive support for parents who have experienced the death of a child.

National Resources & Education

Partnership to End Addiction

Provides personalized support, a helpline for parents, and evidence-based resources to navigate your child's recovery journey.

drugfree.org
SAMHSA’s National Helpline

Confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for families.

1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Al-Anon / Alateen

Support groups for friends and families of individuals struggling with alcoholism.

al-anon.org
Nar-Anon

A 12-step program for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction.

nar-anon.org

Frequently Asked Questions for Parents

Setting boundaries is about protecting your own well-being and not enabling the addiction. Resources like PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) offer specific tools and evidence-based practices to help you establish and maintain healthy boundaries.

Many local support groups, including PAL and faith-based groups like Awaken Spokane, are open to grandparents and offer a space for shared experience and practical advice for navigating the family dynamics of addiction.

Organizations like Community Minded Enterprises in Spokane lead grant programs that can help reduce barriers for education or employment opportunities for people in recovery, assisting with the long-term stability of your child.

You Don't Have to Walk This Road Alone

Reach out to a local support group or contact us for more information on finding the right resources for your family.

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