CMC:Foundation for Change

05/22/2026

Regional Leader, Barb Klein, at the Mental Health Empowerment Project, Inc. CNY Peer Wellness Conference!

05/19/2026

Upcoming Family Mondays: June Sessions!

If you love someone in recovery, these sessions are for you.

June 1st — [Parents/Families]
Helping My Loved One Create a Meaningful Life Without Substances

June 8th — [Spouses/Partners]
Special Considerations for Partners: Helping My Loved One Create a Meaningful Life Without Substances

Both sessions are led by Dr. Nicole Kosanke and designed to give you practical tools, connection, and support as you navigate this journey alongside your loved one.

Every Monday | 6–7pm ET
Online via Zoom
$15 | Sliding scale available

You don't have to do this alone. We'd love to have you join us.

Registration at: https://cmcffc.arlo.co/w/upcoming/cat-7-/

05/13/2026

The amazing CMC:FFC New York State Regional Leader, Barb Klein, at the 2026 Soul Art Gathering at ONE Wellness Center!

05/01/2026

Join us on May 4th for our Family Mondays session on "Understanding How Families Can Incorporate Harm Reduction".

Family Mondays are live, 60-minute virtual sessions for anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Each month, we cover a new topic, led by one of our expert trainers and focused on practical tools to support your loved one and yourself with compassion.

Location: Zoom
Cost: $15 (sliding scale available)
Sessions take place at 6pm ET.

For more information and to register, visit the link below!:
https://cmcffc.arlo.co/w/events/45-understanding-how-families-can-incorporate-harm-reduction-family-mondays-parent-family/266

04/28/2026

Register today (at: https://cmcffc.arlo.co/w/events/6-itc-intensive/277) for our upcoming 3-day Invitation to Change Intensive Workshop.

The ITC Intensive is designed for clinicians, peer specialists, supervisors, community leaders, and anyone working directly with families affected by substance use. Throughout the training, participants engage in discussion about the critical need for stronger family support systems and learn how ITC offers an evidence-informed, actionable approach families can use to support change.

04/21/2026

For anyone in the Denver area, our friends Kathy Wrenn, Pam Lanhart, and Shelly Young co-directed a powerful new documentary Together: Family Recovery Documentary

They are hosting an in person screening this weekend in Denver. We wish we could be there! Tickets and more info at: https://givebutter.com/together-family-recovery-colorado-premiere-oqmq5c

04/20/2026

Join us tonight!

Join us on April 20th for our session on "Supporting an Adult Child Using Opiates or Other High-Risk Substances".
Family Mondays are live, 60-minute virtual sessions for anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Each month, we cover a new topic, led by one of our expert trainers and focused on practical tools to support your loved one and yourself with compassion.
Location: Zoom
Cost: $15 (sliding scale available)
Sessions take place at 6pm ET.
For more information and to register, visit the link below!
https://cmcffc.arlo.co/.../44-supporting-an-adult.../265

04/16/2026

Join us on April 20th for our session on "Supporting an Adult Child Using Opiates or Other High-Risk Substances".
Family Mondays are live, 60-minute virtual sessions for anyone who loves someone struggling with substance use. Each month, we cover a new topic, led by one of our expert trainers and focused on practical tools to support your loved one and yourself with compassion.
Location: Zoom
Cost: $15 (sliding scale available)
Sessions take place at 6pm ET.
For more information and to register, visit the link below!
https://cmcffc.arlo.co/.../44-supporting-an-adult.../265

04/07/2026

We love seeing our ITC community out in the world. Cassandra Toppi, one of our ITC Certified Group Leaders who co-leads our Monday night NYC group will be presenting at the upcoming SMART Recovery USA Conference.

Grateful to be connected to leaders who are bringing compassionate, evidence-based support to families and communities every day. We are thinking of you Cassandra!

Registration at: https://smartrecovery.org/conference

03/31/2026

For New York State families: Our free drop-in group is tonight! Join for support, connection, and practical tools! Link below.

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03/30/2026

CMC:FFC Co-President and CEO, Dr. Carrie Wilkens will be presenting a talk called "Beyond Tough Love: How SMART Recovery and Invitation to Change Support Change in Families" at the upcoming SMART Recovery Bridges to Recovery conference! For more information on the conference, visit the link below!: https://smartrecovery.org/conference