Network faithful are encouraged to learn more about the growing movement of families who have youth with substance use disorders. The National Family Dialogue for Youth with Substance Use Disorders has a rapidly growing following on Facebook and is led by two powerhouse family advocates Sharon LeGore and Shannon Crossbear.

• The mission of the National Family Dialogue is to “enable the experience-based knowledge of the family voice to strengthen, improve, and sustain the treatment and recovery system for youth with substance use disorders and create the true change necessary to make the vision a reality.”

If you are interested in learning more about the National Family Dialogue you can join their Facebook group. Just ask to be added as a friend and join in the conversations. Post updates about the work you are doing and share resources with other NFD members. Find the National Family Dialogue here.

You can also get involved by attending the National Family Dialogue ongoing series of conference calls.

The next call is:

• June 26, 2013  3-4 pm Eastern Time
• Call in Information: Phone: 1(888) 453-4221
• Participant code: 171414

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact NFD Co-Chairs:

• Sharon Legore – sharon@momstell.org
• Shannon Crossbear – scrossbear@centurytel.net