The Virtual Family Program is intended to support the families and friends of a person struggling with a substance use disorder. Through a combination of presentations, Q&A, peer feedback and application of new concepts, the family program strives to create an interactive, supportive learning and processing environment.
All sessions are presented live virtually via Webex and held one Wednesday per month, 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (CST).
From the Ashes
My Story of Being Indigenous, Homeless, and Finding My Way
Jesse Thistle
An award-winning memoir about overcoming trauma, prejudice, and addiction by a Métis-Cree author as he struggles to find a way back to himself and his Indigenous culture is “an illuminating, inside account of homelessness, a study of survival and freedom” (Amanda Lindhout).
The Red Road to Wellbriety
In The Native American Way
White Bison
A guide to alcohol and drug recovery and sobriety especially for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and First Nations people. It utilizes a 12-Step approach to addictions recovery based in and culturally appropriate to the ways of life of Native and aboriginal societies.
Meditations with Native American Elders
The Four Seasons
Don L. Coyhis
Four previously published separate volumes of meditations in one complete volume.
Understanding the Purpose of Life
12 Teachings for Native Youth
Don L. Coyhis
So many of our youth are not being told about the meaning and purpose of their lives. They are not being told what the purpose of a young warrior should be. This concise book (60 pages) offers 12 Teachings to help our youth find meaning and purpose in life.
Alcohol Problems in Native America
The Untold Story of Resistance and Recovery - the Truth about the Lie
Don L. Coyhis
This is a carefully researched history of Native American experiences as seen through the lens of the presence of alcohol in Indian communities, and more importantly, how communities resisted alcohol.
The Way of Our People
Weekly Inspiration for American Indians in Recovery from Alcoholism
Donald Richard Wright
BALM Book - The Loving Path to Family Recovery - Download Chapter 1
These inspirational meditations, prayers, and stories were written by an Ojibwe Elder and alcohol and drug counselor to speak directly to American Indians about their everyday experience of recovery from alcoholism.
Find dozens of helpful videos on every aspect of recovery on the Hazelden Betty Ford YouTube channel.
Native American/Indian Alcoholics Anonymous (nai-aa.com) - includes Al-Anon
[Virtual Event] Khunsi Onikan Well-Anon (Native American Al-Anon) Meeting – American Indian Family Center (aifcmn.org)
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation offers outpatient mental health services for family members in many states. In Minnesota, these groups include Recovery Relationships and Families Affected by Addiction (FABA). Find more at: Mental Health Services | Hazelden Betty Ford
Whether your loved one is not ready for help, is currently receiving help, has finished a program, has returned to use … this program was created to support you. This intensive, 10-week program offers weekly workshops and personalized coaching to improve your relationships and teach useful skills. These skills help family members learn to use their influence and interact more effectively with their loved one, while increasing their own well-being.
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Convenient and confidential, Hazelden Betty Ford's Connection program helps you navigate early recovery with personalized recovery coaching.You can also receive monitoring and accountability reports, as well as random drug testing.
More Videos:
Wellbriety Movement | Cultural Healing for Trauma and Addiction - YouTube
Visions of Hope & Healing in Native Communities - YouTube
The Story of a Healing Spirit - YouTube
Why Storytelling Matters in Native Communities - YouTube
Let’s Talk Recovery Equity | Historical Trauma in Native Communities - YouTube
Chandell Boyd: Coordinating the Care My Community Deserves - YouTube
WhiteBison.org
Culturally-based healing to indigenous people
