--- title: "Family Addiction Support Groups | Sana Recovery" url: https://sanarecovery.org/blog/family-addiction-support-groups description: "Free, clinician-led family addiction support groups in Charlotte, NC. A safe space for parents, caregivers & loved ones navigating recovery together." lang: en --- Back to Blog (https://sanarecovery.org/blog) January 11, 2026 # Stronger as One: Family Addiction Support Groups Finding the right support for parents, caregivers, and loved ones navigating the recovery journey—no matter where you are located. Are you searching for a family addiction support group for families facing addiction and mental health challenges? At Sana Recovery Foundation, we know how important it is to find the right support for parents, caregivers, and loved ones navigating the recovery journey—no matter where you are located. ## Our Family Addiction Support Groups ### Family Support Group **Who it's for:** Parents, partners, siblings, and loved ones of anyone impacted by substance use, addiction, or mental health challenges. **When:** Wednesdays at 1:00 PM EST **Facilitator:** Sam Schweitzer, LCSW, LCAS, CCS Image: Sam Schweitzer, LCSW, LCAS, CCS (https://sanarecovery.org/assets/sam-schweitzer-CF6o-Whu.webp) - • Over 11 years of experience in substance use and recovery - • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor - • Neuroscience-informed, experiential approach **What to expect:** A warm, nonjudgmental space for psychoeducation, peer support, and practical tools to help families heal and grow together. Our family addiction support group empowers loved ones with resources and community, and is accessible virtually so families everywhere can participate. ### Parents of Teens Support Group **Who it's for:** Parents and caregivers of teens navigating substance use, addiction, mental health, or recovery challenges. **When:** Wednesdays at 8pm EST (new time!) **Facilitator:** Mark Noonan, LSW, MSW Image: Mark Noonan, LSW, MSW (https://sanarecovery.org/assets/mark-noonan-gndlCE3g.webp) - • Licensed Social Worker with extensive experience in mental health and wellness - • Expertise in trauma, addiction recovery, anxiety, attachment and relational wounding - • Trained in Psychodrama, EMDR, Brainspotting; incorporates Somatics, Mindfulness, and Parts Work - • Believes every person has the innate capacity to recover and supports clients in moving beyond symptom management to address root causes - • Brings empathy, steadiness, and depth from his own lived experience of recovery **What to expect:** A safe, supportive environment for parents seeking addiction support for teens. Connect with fellow parents, share experiences, and learn practical strategies for supporting teens through addiction and recovery. The group focuses on building resilience, improving communication, and offering hope for families at every stage. This group is also accessible virtually for families nationwide. ## Why Join a Family Addiction Support Group at SANA? #### Led by Trusted Experts Our addiction support group facilitators are licensed professionals with deep compassion and real-world experience. #### Accessible from Anywhere Join our virtual addiction support groups from wherever you are—no need to be local to participate. #### Tailored for Your Journey Whether you're a parent, teen, or loved one, there's a family support group for you. #### A Community of Hope Connect with others who understand your challenges and are committed to healing together. #### Strength Through Knowledge Gain practical tools, addiction education, and encouragement to face each day with renewed hope. ## Meet Our Support Group Facilitators Image: Sam Schweitzer (https://sanarecovery.org/assets/sam-schweitzer-CF6o-Whu.webp) #### Sam Schweitzer Family Support Group - • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - • Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) - • Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) - • 11+ years of experience, neuroscience-informed and compassionate approach Image: Mark Noonan (https://sanarecovery.org/assets/mark-noonan-gndlCE3g.webp) #### Mark Noonan Parents of Teens Group - • Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Master of Social Work (MSW) - • Expertise in trauma, addiction recovery, anxiety, and relational healing - • Trained in Psychodrama, EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatics, Mindfulness, and Parts Work - • Deeply empathetic, steady, and authentic, drawing on his own healing journey ## Find a Family Addiction Support Group Online Looking for a family addiction support group you can join from anywhere? Sana Recovery Foundation is here for you. Find the group that's right for your family: Questions about family addiction support groups? (704) 582-4295: 7045824295 support@sanarecovery.org Together, we bring recovery to life—one family, one story, one step at a time. 💙💚 Back to Blog: https://sanarecovery.org/blog ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": [ "Organization", "NonprofitOrganization" ], "@id": "https://sanarecovery.org/#organization", "name": "Sana Recovery Foundation", "alternateName": "Sana Recovery", "url": "https://sanarecovery.org", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://sanarecovery.org/sana-logo-no-bg.png", "width": 512, "height": 512 }, "image": "https://sanarecovery.org/og-image.png", "description": "Sana Recovery Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a unified, resilient recovery community in Charlotte, NC. 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