Be a Part of the Conversation

06/05/2026

Today, members of our team had the privilege of attending the 24th Annual Awards Breakfast hosted by Caron Treatment Centers, where we celebrated Laura D'Uva and Carmine D'Uva, recipients of this year's Unsung Hero Awards.

We were proud to honor Laura and Carmine for this recognition. As instructors for our Family Recovery Course and leaders of our Parent Partnership support group in Hatboro, PA, they generously share their lived experience, compassion, and knowledge to help families affected by a loved one's substance use disorder. Through their commitment to education, peer support, and helping others find hope, they have made a meaningful impact on countless families throughout our community.

We are grateful for our partnership with Caron Treatment Centers and our shared commitment to strengthening recovery support for individuals and families. Congratulations, Laura and Carmine, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for the hope, encouragement, and guidance you bring to our community.

06/05/2026

Many families don't realize support is available for them, too.

We believe families deserve education, connection, and hope while navigating a loved one's substance use.

Our monthly newsletter shares resources, upcoming programs, community events, and practical information designed to support families where they are.

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06/03/2026

We know healing happens through connection. That's why we offer free support groups like our Parent Partnership and Sibling Partnership meetings, and community-based psychoeducation like our Family Recovery Course.

Michael W. Donovan from the Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative Podcast hosted Bob Lamb, MPH and Haydn Briggs LCSW, CGP, CP/PAT to discuss our programming and the role of community in healing from substance use disorder.

We're excited to share more about the research Haydn and Bob are doing to measure the impact our family programming has on health outcomes.

Listen to the episode: https://convo.zone/8wx

Read our blog recap: https://convo.zone/eb24c3

06/03/2026

Understanding addiction is one of the most powerful tools families can have.

Dr. Kevin McCauley is known for making addiction science accessible. In this program, he updates his signature “Periodic Table of the Intoxicants” to reflect today’s drug landscape, including why fentanyl is so much more dangerous than other opioids, how cannabis use can shift from helpful to harmful, and why the enthusiasm around psychedelics in therapy deserves a closer look.

If you weren't able to join us in person, please view the full presentation on our YouTube channel.

What drives addiction? The answer starts with dopamine, the brain chemical behind motivation, learning, and the powerful pull of substances.Dr. Kevin McCaule...

06/02/2026

"Conversation Closeup" is a series of shorts that hightlight Be a Part of the Conversation's work and community. In this episode, Executive Director Kim Porter, CFRS, talks with Mary Bear Shannon, CFRS. Mary volunteers with us as the facilitator of one of our Parent Partnership support groups, helping others who, like her, have navigated a child's journey with substance use disorder. She is also the Adult Services Manager for Haverford Township Public Library.

Learn more about our services, including our 22 Parent Partnership meetings, Sibling Partnership meeting, ongoing Family Recovery Courses, and much more at https://conversation.zone.

06/01/2026

Voices of Support | Board Reflections

This summer, members of our Board of Directors are sharing what recovery, connection, and community support mean to them — and why they stand with families impacted by substance use.

Today we hear from Casey Duffy, Board Member.

05/30/2026

Families deserve support too. 💙

Our “Supporting Families Impacted by Addiction” video shares why connection, education, and community matter for families navigating substance use and recovery.

Watch the full video here and check out all of the resources available at https://conversation.zone.

This film was premiered at our 2024 Spring Brunch, our annual fundraising event. We wanted to feature some of our services that support families impacted by ...

05/28/2026

You are not alone. 💙 💚

The Family Recovery Course (FRC) is a free, three-part peer-led educational series designed for parents and guardians supporting a loved one struggling with substance use, at any stage of life.

Each course is led by trained instructors who have lived experience supporting a family member through addiction, creating a space for connection, understanding, and hope.

Upcoming course begins June 11. Learn more and register at https://conversation.zone/frc/

05/26/2026

Voices of Support | Board Reflections

This summer, members of our Board of Directors are sharing what recovery, connection, and community support mean to them — and why they stand with families impacted by substance use.

Today we hear from Jill Adams, Board President.

05/22/2026

Looking for some guidance? Watch and learn about our weekly support groups for those who have been impacted by their loved one's addiction to drugs or alcohol. There is no charge to attend.

Full meeting schedule (online and in-person), can be found at https://conversation.zone/partnership/

Be a Part of the Conversation is grateful to the approximately 50 volunteers who lead our 21 Parent Partnership meetings! You'll hear from just a few of the ...