HOUGHTON — Addiction is a disease that impacts everyone around the addicted person. At Dial Help, we are now offering community presentations at businesses, agencies, and other groups in the UP through our new Affected Others Program. The goal is to educate friends and family of people with addiction so they better know how to both support their loved one and take care of themselves.

“Family and friends of people who struggle with an addiction can be affected in many ways including emotionally, financially, and legally,” said Mandy Daniels, Affected Others Coordinator. “This is why it’s so important to provide resources and support to those who are affected by a loved one’s substance use disorder.”

The program also offers referral to resources for anyone in the community who is struggling with addiction, or have a loved one with addiction. To schedule a presentation or find a referral, contact Mandy Daniels at 906-231-0630 or mdaniels@dialhelp.org. You can learn more at www.dialhelp.org/affected-others. The program is funded by Beyond the Save (www.beyondthesave.org) and NorthCare Network.