HERO - Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

💜 You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone 💜

When someone is struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), the entire family is affected. Addiction is often called a family disease because its impact reaches far beyond the person using substances — it can affect relationships, trust, communication, emotional well-being, and the entire family dynamic.

That’s why support for families matters.

We invite you to join a Family Support Group — a welcoming, compassionate, and judgment-free space for anyone who loves or cares about someone affected by substance use disorder.
Whether your loved one is actively using, in treatment, in recovery, or you simply don’t know what comes next, you are welcome here.
Come connect with others who understand. Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Learn, listen, find resources, and most importantly, know that you do not have to carry everything by yourself.

💜 Support can make a tremendous difference—not only for the person struggling with substance use, but for the entire family.

📅 Date: Mondays
⏰ Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
📍 Location: Crossroads Christian Church 2312 Essington Rd Joliet

Everyone is welcome. No judgment. No pressure. Just support, understanding, and hope.

Please share — someone in your FB feed may need to see this today.

08/13/2026

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08/11/2026

Provide meals and care.

08/11/2026

The Joliet Living Room offers a safe, welcoming space where family members can receive support, resources, encouragement, and peer connection to help navigate the journey together.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Walk-ins are always welcome.

2000 Glenwood Ave.
Joliet, IL 60435

Must be 18 years or older.

08/11/2026

Parents, teachers and other trusted adults in a child’s life all have a critical role in supporting the social and emotional development of children—including the use of social media. Find resources, best practices and guidelines from the : hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/screen-use-harms/index.html

08/11/2026

A healthier America starts with supporting one another.

As we work to Make America Healthy Again, remember that support for mental health and substance use is available 24/7/365—whenever you or a loved one needs it. Visit samhsa.gov/find-help

08/11/2026

Join NAMI Will-Grundy for an evening of creativity, games, music, and connection at our Talent Show. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled night with crafts, open gym, snacks, and entertainment for all ages.

Friday, August 21
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Messiah Lutheran Church
40 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60435
Enter through Door 11

We can't wait to see you there!