When someone you love is struggling with substance use, it's easy to put yourself last.
Caregiver Connection helps Pennsylvania families and caregivers find support for themselves.
You're not alone
Millions of families across the country are supporting a loved one struggling with substance use disorder. In Pennsylvania alone, thousands of family members are navigating the same fears, the same exhaustion, and the same questions you are — many of them in silence and shame.
But you don't have to face it alone.
Find support
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or someone else supporting a loved one with substance use disorder, there are people and programs that can help. We've gathered them in one place so you can take the next step.
Search for in-person and virtual support groups, peer networks, and community organizations across Pennsylvania and beyond.
This site is for you if you:
- just found out your child, partner, or family member is using — and you don't know what to do next.
- have been on this road for years and you feel stuck in an endless cycle.
- are grieving the loss of someone you love to substance use disorder.
- are a grandparent raising grandchildren because their parents can't.
- tried to find help for yourself once and it didn't work out — or you weren't ready.
- never told anyone what your family is going through.
This site was created by and for Pennsylvania family members navigating substance use disorder. Wherever you are in this experience, there is support for you.
If you need immediate help
This site does not provide crisis support. If you or someone you know needs help now, please reach out using the information below.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — free, confidential, available 24/7.
PA Get Help Now Hotline
Call 1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, bilingual (English/Spanish).
Medical Emergency
Call 911.