At the intersection of science & kindness | Helping the families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use

Joined November 2017
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We are so honored that our own @CWilkensPhD will be joining the upcoming Mental Health Summit hosted by @CityAndStateNY and @cabrinihealthNY in New York on October 22!
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CMC:Foundation for Change retweeted
17 Jul 2025
🎧 The season finale of AMERA's series, Stigma and Substance Use is out now- Stigmatized by Association: Impact of SUD and Stigma on Families When a loved one struggles with substance use, families often face stigma themselves. Listen now- amersa.org/amersa-podcast/
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CMC:Foundation for Change retweeted
14 Jul 2025
Final chance to register for AMERSA’s July 16 live discussion about Teetotal Initiative: tinyurl.com/Episode1LiveDisc… 🎙️ Sneak peek: The final episode of Stigma and Substance Use (out July 17) explores how stigma impacts families, too. @cmc_ffc amersa.org/amersa-podcast/
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Our co-founder @JFootePhD will be presenting with ITC trainer Cordelia Kraus at #ACBSWC25! Stop by their workshop on Friday to learn more about the Invitation to Change approach and how to help families impacted by a loved one's substance use.
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Drs Foote and Carpenter about to present at the @AFINetwork conference!
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So happy to be at the AFINet conference and to get to meet luminary in our field Jim Orford! @JFootePhD and Dr Ken Carpenter to present later today.
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CMC:Foundation for Change retweeted
“I have no doubt that what we’ve achieved here will have a ripple effect for generations.” — Jarell Myers This isn’t another certificate. This is a seed of change. #TrainTheTrainer #MentalHealthSupport #FamilySupport
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The ITC trainers (standing), teaching communication skills from the Invitation to Change to teachers from Uganda. They arrived excited and nervous for this live training practice… and left EMPOWERED!!! @ally_foundation
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Midway through the Invitation to Change for Helping Families Training in Uganda—These soon-to-be trainers are thoughtful, passionate, and committed to helping their communities. We are so incredibly grateful to be here with them! #TrainingTogether #stayingconnected
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So happy to be collaborating on this incredible initiative!
Only 4 days to go! On April 14th, we kick off an empowering ToT program at Kampala Serena Hotel! 🇺🇬 Certified Group leaders in ITC of @cmc_ffc from Uganda, Kenya 🇰🇪 & Zambia 🇿🇲will now become Trainers to scale up support for families facing SuDs & Mental Health challenges. 💪🏾
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In tough times, self-care can seem even harder to achieve. Barb Klein from Inspired Possibility helps us rethink self-care and develop a healthier, more sustainable relationship with it. youtu.be/xj-xZxbokTQ
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CMC:Foundation for Change retweeted
Over 100 individuals in Zambia have been trained in the Invitation to Change (ITC) Approach, empowering families, professionals, and communities to support those affected by substance use and mental health challenges. Together with @CMC_FFC, we're making a lasting impact!
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Our NYS support & skills groups for families facing addiction are starting again—come to our info session and learn more about what makes the Invitation to Change different! Open to NYS residents only: cmcffc.org/trainings/info-se…
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Our own @JFootePhD and @CWilkensPhD had a wonderful time speaking at the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference in Charleston!
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Join our upcoming ITC Lunchtime Series for 11 weeks of discussion, support, and skills learning based in the Invitation to Change Approach! Register or learn more with the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!
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Spots are still available! Want to learn more about skills groups for family members who have a loved one struggling with substances? Join us on zoom, April 23rd at 7:30 pm: form.jotform.com/24093517141…

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Can't make the talk? Register and we will send you a zoom recording! form.jotform.com/24093517141…

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