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Study: Help Us create a New Tool Addressing Barriers
Study: Help Us create a New Tool Addressing Barriers
Help us design a tool that reveals the systemic barriers families face when a parent has substance use challenges. Your perspectives will help Starlings Community co-create a tool to identify the barriers families face, and shape research, policy, and supports that impact you.
Join our SAFER Community of Practice
Join our SAFER Community of Practice
Alberta-based, globally connected Community of Practice for professionals supporting youth and families affected by parental substance use through trauma-informed and attachment focused networking and capacity building..
Register: Advocacy and Rights Program
Register: Advocacy and Rights Program
How Can We Help You?
I'm a Professional Supporting Families
I'm a Professional Supporting Families
Trauma-informed and healing-centred training and consulting services to increase the capacity of professionals to destigmatize resources, relationships and supports for youth affected by parental addiction.
I’m impacted by a parent’s substance use
I’m impacted by a parent’s substance use
Resources and supports for youth growing up with the stress and stigma of a parent's addiction: free toolkits and programs, talk to someone, join a group, or advocate for change.
I’m caring for a young person
I’m caring for a young person
Resources, peer support, and care tools for family members supporting a youth impacted by a parent’s substance use and challenges (commonly known as an addiction/ substance use disorder)
Volunteer as a Starlings Pen Pal: Letter Writing Companion for Youth impacted by parental substance use challenges | Volunteer Connector
Volunteer as a Starlings Pen Pal: Letter Writing Companion for Youth impacted by parental substance use challenges | Volunteer Connector
Resources and Supports
1:1 peer support / mentorship
1:1 peer support / mentorship
Family Caregiver support session
Family Caregiver support session
A space for adult caregivers who have a young person in their life who is affected by the stress and stigma of a parent's substance use (addiction) to learn about our resources and supports, while asking questions in a small peer community.
Peer Support Group | Starlings Community
Peer Support Group | Starlings Community
A group aimed for 16-30 year olds who have grown up with the stress and stigma of a parent's substance use. Various topics each month including grief, boundaries, safe people and spaces, dreams and more
Help Us Raise Funds | Starlings Community
Help Us Raise Funds | Starlings Community
Starlings Community supports youth impacted by parental substance use through caregiver supports, youth leadership, and training for professionals.
Support our Work
Donate to Help our Peers Support More Youth
Donate to Help our Peers Support More Youth
External Advocacy Links
TRC report: survivors speak
TRC report: survivors speak
Volume 1: A Co-Colouring Book For Emotional Expression (Parental Substance Use)
CA$15.99
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