RAI Family Resource Guide – Finding Help For You, a Family Member or Friend

Eastern NC | Resource Guide
Published On: October 20, 2025
By: Lara Chatterley

 Finding Help. Ending Stigma. Strengthening Communities.

Have you ever known someone struggling with substance use—but didn’t know where to turn for help?
You’re not alone. Many individuals and families face that moment of confusion and isolation.
They’re not just navigating a health challenge—they’re battling judgment, shame, and silence.

Recovery Alliance Initiative (RAI) is here to change that.

A Guide That Changes Lives

Our Regional Substance Use Resource Guide is more than a list—it’s a lifeline.
It connects people to real help: treatment programs, harm reduction services, support groups, housing, and mental health care.

But beyond its practicality, it sends a powerful message:
You’re not alone. Your community cares. And recovery is possible.

Explore the Family Guide →

Why This Matters

Stigma is a barrier.
It keeps people from asking for help, makes families feel ashamed, and influences how care is provided.
But every time we share this guide, we replace stigma with support.

This guide says:

“This is a health issue. Help is available.”

That single shift—from shame to support—can change lives.

How the Guide Makes a Difference

  1. Normalizes Help-Seeking
    A clear, public resource tells people: It’s okay to ask for help. Everyone deserves support.
  2. Educates and Empowers
    The guide includes information about recovery pathways, harm reduction, and person-first language—helping turn judgment into understanding.
  3. Builds a Culture of Compassion
    Every school, hospital, library, and organization that shares this guide helps create a community where recovery is recognized and celebrated

Together, We Change the Conversation

Each time someone scans the QR code, calls a number, or reads a page, stigma loses power.
This isn’t just a publication—it’s a declaration:

  • We don’t look away.
  • We don’t judge.
  • We believe in healing, recovery, and hope.

Access the Family Guide  →

Questions?

Please contact Heather Newton, Regional Coordinator, at heathern@recoveryall.org with any questions.