A 12-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. Nar-Anon's program of recovery uses Nar-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. The only requirement to be a member and attend Nar-Anon meetings is that there is a problem of drugs or addiction in a relative or friend. Nar-Anon is not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity. To find a meeting, visit www.nar-anon.org/find-a-meeting.

Provides one-on-one support for loved ones (friends and family) of those struggling with addiction. Loved ones can engage in coaching regardless of where the person in their life is on the addiction journey (actively using, in treatment, or anywhere in between). Coaching sessions focus on helping loved ones understand addiction, reduce conflict, improve communication, strengthen well-being, establish healthy boundaries and motivate others towards change.

Aims to assist clients in recovery maintenance. Recovery Support services includes formal aftercare programs, wellbriety, traditional pathways, and talking circles. Clients may have had their primary treatment experience within Anpetu Luta Otipi or they may arrive to the program in order to solely take advantage of formal and informal recovery support services. Recovery Support programs build on the progress achieved in primary treatment assisting the client to maintain a commitment to sobriety by encouraging a continuous self and environmental reflection. Recovery Support programs help the client continue to develop their problem solving skills and individual and family healing.

​A science-based, secular alternative to Al-Anon and Johnson Intervention. It uses methods based on the tools of SMART (Self Maintenance and Recovery Training) Recovery and CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) to provide resources and support for those who are affected by the addictions of a loved one.

Support group of parents helping parents. Meets every week to offer education and support, at no cost, for parents who are dealing with a son or daughter battling addiction. Those who are unable to attend in person, can register for a Telephone PAL meeting at https://palgroup.org/pal-telephone-meetings/

​Resource Guide: Supporting your Loved One with a Substance Use Disorder. This publication was developed by the Helpline Center in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Social Services. For more information, call the Resource Hotline for 24/7 support at 800-920-4343. To request a print copy, please complete this Request Form. For more information, visit AvoidOpioidSD.com or Text 'opioid' to 898211.