Substance use and addiction impact the entire family, and each person can benefit from education and support in their own process of recovery. While learning about recovery themselves, family members and close friends can improve relationships and create the best scenario for their loved one to initiate and sustain recovery. By gaining effective tools and skills, family members and friends can be a positive influence in their loved one’s life and maintain their own well-being. The Center values family and friends as great allies of recovery.
The Center offers a variety of recovery support groups for family members and friends as well as ongoing, one-on-one support from a Family/Friend Recovery Coach. Below are some resources available to you as a family member or friend, while at the same time being part of the solution in your loved one’s recovery journey.
CONNECT WITH A RECOVERY COACH
Learn more about how to connect with a recovery coach for guidance and support.
SUPPORT MEETINGS
- IN-PERSON meetings are located at 65 Newton Sparta Rd, Newton, NJ 07860.
- VIRTUAL meetings are offered via Zoom.
- HYBRID meetings welcome participants both in-person and via Zoom.
- CLOSED meetings are limited to people that identify as members or potential participants of the group.
- OPEN meetings are open to anyone, including observers.


Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
SMART Recovery Family & Friends is based on the tools of SMART Recovery and CRAFT Therapy (Community Reinforcement & Family Training) and provides concerned significant others the tools they need to effectively support their loved one, without supporting the addictive behavior. This is an OPEN meeting to help Family & Friends better cope with their loved one’s situation and regain their peace of mind.
For more information, visit smartrecovery.org or contact [email protected].
Zoom Meeting ID: 917 230 074
Passcode: 639809

Fridays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
All Recovery support groups are OPEN meetings based on the idea that there are great benefits of bringing people together from various pathways of recovery to share and learn from one another. All Recovery meetings are topic discussion, and offer an open format where people can discuss all things recovery with an emphasis on HOPE and HEALING and how recovery has changed their lives. All who have been touched by addiction, including friends and family, are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Center for Prevention & Counseling
61 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860
Enter through back door in Public Lot 3 off Trinity Street.
Reception is on the right and will direct you to meeting room on 1st floor.

1st Wednesday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The Healing Group is a counselor-led grief support group. This is a CLOSED meeting that provides an open space for anyone who has lost a loved one due to addiction as well as those in recovery experiencing grief after losing anyone.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Zoom Meeting ID: 848 2255 6117

2nd & 4th Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
All Recovery support groups are OPEN meetings based on the idea that there are great benefits of bringing people together from various pathways of recovery to share and learn from one another. All Recovery meetings are topic discussion, and offer an open format where people can discuss all things recovery with an emphasis on HOPE and HEALING and how recovery has changed their lives. All who have been touched by addiction, including friends and family, are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact [email protected].
Hopatcong Community Resource & Wellness Center
47 Hopatchung Rd
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
ADDITIONAL FAMILY RECOVERY SUPPORTS
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) – If you are an adult whose life was affected by being raised in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional family
Al-Anon – If you have been affected by a loved one’s alcohol use
ALATEEN – If you are a teen affected by a loved one’s alcohol use
All Recovery – Open discussion meeting for anyone affected by addiction
Codependency Anonymous – If you have a desire for healthy and loving relationships
Families Anonymous (FA) – If you are concerned about a loved one’s substance use or behavioral problems
Herren Project Support Meetings – If you are a family member or loved one affected by drug or alcohol addiction.
Nar-Anon and NJ Nar-Anon – If you have been affected by a loved one’s substance use
Partnership to End Addiction – If you are a parent concerned about your child or adult child's substance use
SMART Recovery Family & Friends – If you are concerned about a loved one’s substance use