Find Support
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, or someone else supporting a loved one with substance use disorder, you will need your own support. This catalogue can help you find it.
Use the filters below to find in-person and virtual resources across Pennsylvania that are available for caregivers and family members — not treatment directories, not clinical referrals, but places where you can connect with people who understand what you're going through.
PA Stop
PA Stop
PA Stop provides free, practical information for families affected by opioid use, including how to seek treatment, access naloxone (Narcan), safely dispose of medications, prevent overdose, and support loved ones through recovery. Created by the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance, PA Stop offers evidence‑based tools to help families understand opioid risks and connect to effective care and support across Pennsylvania.
PAL Bedford
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) offers hope and peer-based support for parents of adult children affected by substance use disorders involving drugs or alcohol. With meetings available in-person and virtually, PAL provides a compassionate community so families can navigate the recovery journey together rather than alone.
PAL Clearfield
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) offers hope and peer-based support for parents of adult children affected by substance use disorders involving drugs or alcohol. With meetings available in-person and virtually, PAL provides a compassionate community so families can navigate the recovery journey together rather than alone.
PAL Downingtown
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) offers hope and peer-based support for parents of adult children affected by substance use disorders involving drugs or alcohol. With meetings available in-person and virtually, PAL provides a compassionate community so families can navigate the recovery journey together rather than alone.
PAL Find Virtual Meetings
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) offers hope and peer-based support for parents of adult children affected by substance use disorders involving drugs or alcohol. With meetings available in-person and virtually, PAL provides a compassionate community so families can navigate the recovery journey together rather than alone.
PAL Millheim
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) offers hope and peer-based support for parents of adult children affected by substance use disorders involving drugs or alcohol. With meetings available in-person and virtually, PAL provides a compassionate community so families can navigate the recovery journey together rather than alone.
PAL New Holland
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) offers hope and peer-based support for parents of adult children affected by substance use disorders involving drugs or alcohol. With meetings available in-person and virtually, PAL provides a compassionate community so families can navigate the recovery journey together rather than alone.
PAL Philadelphia
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL)
Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) offers hope and peer-based support for parents of adult children affected by substance use disorders involving drugs or alcohol. With meetings available in-person and virtually, PAL provides a compassionate community so families can navigate the recovery journey together rather than alone.
Parent Support Group
Family Service Association of Bucks County
Weekly parent support group offering facilitated workshops and peer discussion focused on positive parenting strategies and child development. Free, year‑round meetings include education, mutual support, childcare, and connections to community resources.
Partnership to End Addiction
Partnership to End Addiction
Partnership to End Addiction supports families, professionals, and communities with evidence‑based tools, training, and resources to prevent and address substance use. Services include parenting education, free confidential online coaching, professional trainings, and community partnerships focused on strengthening family resilience, reducing stigma, and improving youth and adolescent outcomes. Visit the Partnership's website for more information or text "CONNECT" to 55753 to contact a specialist right now.
Pennsylvania Recovery Organization – Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT)
Pennsylvania Recovery Organization – Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT)
PRO‑ACT is a grassroots recovery community organization serving Southeastern Pennsylvania. Through its hotline, parents and family members can connect with trained, certified recovery professionals who provide support, education, and guidance to families affected by substance use. PRO‑ACT embraces all pathways to recovery and works to reduce stigma while strengthening individuals, families, and communities. PRO-ACTs information and referral line is answered Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM. Call 1-800-221-6333.
Peter's Place
Peter's Place
Peer Support Groups at Peter’s Place provide a safe, compassionate environment for grieving children (elementary through high school) and their caregivers to connect with others after a significant loss. Biweekly, professionally facilitated groups are offered September–May with both in‑person and virtual options, and intakes, referrals, and resources are available year‑round.
There's always support available
Some parts of Pennsylvania — especially rural communities — have few local resources listed here. If your area has few in-person resources, that doesn't mean you're out of options. Our catalogue includes national, statewide, and virtual resources.
Other ways to find support
Call the Pennsylvania Get Help Now Hotline at 1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, and bilingual.
Know of a resource we're missing?
Share it with us.