Family-Based Addiction Treatment Grants

Federal and state grants fund family-based addiction treatment programs, family therapy services, and multisystemic treatment approaches addressing substance abuse within family contexts. Find funding for family drug treatment, family recovery support, and family-centered addiction services.

Types of Family-Based Addiction Treatment Grants

Multisystemic Family Therapy

Grants supporting evidence-based multisystemic family therapy (MST) treating adolescent and family substance abuse through intensive family-centered interventions.

  • • Multisystemic family therapy programs
  • • MST for substance abuse
  • • Home-based family treatment
  • • Intensive family services

Family Therapy & Counseling

Funding for family therapy, family counseling, and family support services addressing substance abuse within family systems and supporting family recovery.

  • • Family therapy for addiction
  • • Family counseling services
  • • Marital and family therapy
  • • Family psychotherapy

Family Support & Recovery

Programs supporting families affected by substance abuse including family support groups, family education, and family-centered recovery approaches.

  • • Family support groups
  • • Family education programs
  • • Family recovery housing
  • • Parent training and support

Adolescent & Youth Family Treatment

Specialized programs treating adolescent substance abuse through family-based interventions involving parents and family members in recovery.

  • • Adolescent family treatment
  • • Teen substance abuse with family involvement
  • • Parent-child addiction treatment
  • • Family behavioral interventions

Eligibility for Family-Based Addiction Treatment Grants

Addiction Treatment Organizations

Addiction treatment centers, substance abuse agencies, and behavioral health organizations can apply for federal and state grants to develop or expand family-based treatment programs.

Family Services & Counseling Agencies

Family counseling agencies, family service organizations, and marital/family therapy providers can receive grants to add substance abuse treatment or family addiction services.

Healthcare Systems & Behavioral Health

Healthcare organizations, hospital systems, and integrated behavioral health programs can apply for funding to develop family-based addiction treatment programs.

Community & Youth-Serving Organizations

Community nonprofits, youth services agencies, and youth-serving organizations can access grants for adolescent substance abuse treatment with family involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is family involvement important in addiction treatment?

Family members significantly influence recovery. Research shows that involving families improves treatment outcomes, increases recovery duration, and reduces relapse rates. Family support, changing family dynamics, and addressing family factors all contribute to long-term recovery success.

What is multisystemic family therapy (MST)?

MST is an evidence-based treatment addressing substance abuse within family and community contexts. Therapists work with the entire family system, addressing multiple factors affecting the individual (family, school, peers, community). MST is intensive, home-based, and has strong outcomes for adolescent substance abuse.

How does family therapy help addiction recovery?

Family therapy addresses dysfunctional family patterns, communication problems, and dynamics that contribute to or maintain addiction. It helps families support recovery, establish healthy boundaries, and build skills for managing stress and conflict without substance use.

What if the person with addiction doesn't want family involved?

Family involvement may happen at different intensities. Some people start with individual treatment then add family components. Others benefit from family support groups like Al-Anon or Nar-Anon for families. Treatment professionals can help determine the best approach for each situation.

Who funds family-based addiction treatment?

Federal funders include SAMHSA, NIDA (for research-based programs), and state health and family services departments. Some grants specifically prioritize adolescent substance abuse treatment with family involvement, and family services agencies often receive funding supporting addiction components.

How effective is family-based addiction treatment?

Research shows family-based treatment, particularly MST and family therapy, is highly effective especially for adolescents. Family involvement increases treatment engagement, improves outcomes, reduces relapse, and strengthens protective factors supporting long-term recovery.

Family Addiction Support Resources

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline: 1-800-662-4357. Provides treatment referrals for individuals and family members affected by substance abuse.

Al-Anon & Nar-Anon

Support groups for families of people with alcohol/substance abuse. Free meetings worldwide. Al-Anon.org / Nar-Anon.org

FindTreatment.gov

SAMHSA's treatment locator helps find family-based addiction treatment programs in your area.

NIDA Family Resources

NIDA.nih.gov provides family-focused substance abuse information, treatment resources, and recovery support.

National Family Support Network

Resources connecting families affected by substance abuse with treatment and support services.

Available Family-Based Addiction Treatment Grants

No grants currently matching these criteria. Check back soon or contact SAMHSA for available opportunities.