About
Families Empower Recovery
At NCPSG, we believe families are a powerful part of the recovery process. We support parents and caregivers walking alongside loved ones facing substance use and mental health challenges. Through weekly meetings, educational events, and community outreach, we offer connection, compassion, and a safe place to share the journey.
Our Vision
To imagine a community of people with understanding about addiction and recovery, who proactively reach out with empathy and kindness to those who are struggling.
Our Mission
Our mission is twofold: to support parents of loved ones affected by addiction, and to educate and raise awareness about addiction and mental health within our community.
What We Do
Each of these initiatives is rooted in connection, compassion, and the belief that families are vital to recovery.
Weekly Parent Support Meetings
Free, confidential gatherings open to any parent or caregiver seeking connection, understanding, and guidance from others who’ve been there.
Join a Meeting
Educational Events
We host monthly Pathway Series talks with experts and advocates and publish the summaries and recordings so anyone can learn.
Explore Our Events
Storytelling for Awareness & Advocacy
We share real stories from families impacted by addiction and recovery — because every story told has the power to reduce stigma, foster empathy, and save lives.
Explore Our Events
Resource Directory
From curated local resources to event recordings and community updates, we aim to equip families with knowledge and tools for the journey ahead.
View Directory
60+
Pathway Sessions
100+
Stories Openly Told
300+
Support Group Attendees
500+
Attendees of 8th Vigil
Why Families Matter in Recovery
When families heal alongside their loved ones, recovery gains strength. NCPSG offers a space for parents to grieve, grow, and hope—together.
Read Our Philosophy
Our Team
Our Team is bonded by our passion for helping those who struggle, and celebrating those who have found recovery.
Meet the Team
Featured Media
We strive to bring recovery and pathways to recovery into the light. Videos from two recent events are featured here.
An award-winning film from NCHS senior Jude Antoniou about our August 29, 2024 Vigil in downtown New Canaan.
Video replay of our May 7, 2025 Pathway Session with nationally-recognized Laura Stack on high-potency cannabis and its consequences.
“The recovery world is doing great things for people with substance use disorders. The more we reach out, the more help we can be!” - Peter Krieger, a person in long term recovery.