How Love Ones Can Help

Available Trainings

Supporting Family Members of People with Problematic Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders

This training helps develop an understanding of a loved one’s experience with problematic substance use and substance use disorders. Training focusses on employing effective strategies to support family members while maintaining one’s own health and well-being.

Family Spiral

Family Spiral is a 2-evening education program for family members, friends and support persons who are concerned about someone experiencing problematic substance use, behavioural addiction or a related mental health issue.

Family Spiral is an introduction to Rideauwood’s family and parent counselling services.  Participants learn about addiction and how it affects families, while connecting with others who are experiencing concerns and challenges similar to their own. 


Please note that Rideauwood’s reception is closed on Monday, June 24th. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre of Ottawa at 613-238-3311.

For any urgent items, please contact us by email using the form on our Contact page.

Thank you.


Veuillez noter que la réception de Rideauwood sera fermée le mardi 24 juin. Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin de soutien immédiat, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa au 613-238-3311.

Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez nous contacter par courriel en utilisant le formulaire sur notre page Contact.

Merci.


Please note that Rideauwood is closed the afternoon of Friday, June 13th. Please also note that on Monday, June 16th, Rideauwood’s reception is closed but our services are still operating. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre of Ottawa at 613-238-3311.

For any urgent items, please contact us by email using the form on our Contact page.

Thank you.


Veuillez noter que Rideauwood sera fermée l’après-midi du vendredi 13 juin. Veuillez également noter que la réception de Rideauwood sera fermée le lundi 16 juin, mais nos services continueront d’être offerts. Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin de soutien immédiat, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa au 613-238-3311.

Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez nous contacter par courriel en utilisant le formulaire sur notre page Contact.

Merci.


Please note that Rideauwood’s reception is closed on Monday, June 9th. If you are in crisis or in need of immediate support, please contact the Distress Centre of Ottawa at 613-238-3311.

For any urgent items, please contact us by email using the form on our Contact page.

Thank you.


Veuillez noter que la réception de Rideauwood sera fermée le lundi 9 juin. Si vous êtes en situation de crise ou avez besoin de soutien immédiat, veuillez communiquer avec le Centre de détresse d’Ottawa au 613-238-3311.

Pour toute demande urgente, veuillez nous contacter par courriel en utilisant le formulaire sur notre page Contact.

Merci.