However, knowledge and skills can make a big difference. That's where the Family Support Center can help. We are a nonprofit organization with a strong track record of providing flexible, cost-effective training and support services to help families and organizations prevent, recognize, and overcome problems.

Our workshops are available singly or as a series, at lunch time or other times, to a large or small group. Designed for use in business, professional, nonprofit, and public agency settings, our workshops can help improve teamwork, morale, productivity, and customer service.

• Alcoholism as a Family Disease. A disease that comes in many disguises. Common features with other addictions. Impacts on family and the workplace. Practical responses for coworkers and families.
• When COAs Come to Work. How the workplace becomes a home away from home for many children of alcoholics. The negative impacts on coworkers. Useful response strategies for COAs and coworkers.
• When Someone You Care About Drinks or Drugs Too Much. How you are affected at work and home by an alcohol or other drug problem in a coworker, family member, or friend. How to confront the issues and intervene.
• Drawing the Line on Under-21Alcohol Use. Our innovative prevention workshops have already reached more than 40 school communities. They are available for your organization also.
• Identifying and Communicating with the Troubled Employee. Although substance abuse problems are all too common, an employee's difficulties can have another source. This workshop provides practical guidance and referrals for a wide variety of problems.