A new toolkit from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) provides resources for families on best practices related to mental health and substance use challenges across the lifespan and to improve individual and family access to support and recovery services within communities. The toolkit contains a collection of family-friendly guides, tip sheets, videos, and more that offer families and caregivers information organized into the following topical categories:
- Where to start the support journey
- How to navigate support systems
- Understanding co-occurring diagnoses
- Understanding harm reduction
- Understanding laws that support families
- How to find support for my family
- What happens when your child turns 18 and beyond
- Self-care for you and your family