A place conceived in loving-kindness to help, reach-out, and connect families; to inspire, motivate and even validate the journey you find yourself on; to be a source of hope and a safe haven.
Category Archives: Support Organizations
Phoenix House
Perhaps one of the most widely known non-profits for drug and alcohol rehabilitation, Phoenix House serves over 18,000 teens and adults each year with more than 130 programs across nine states. They offer a wide range of unique programs including support services for the military community, mother and child residential services, in addition to more… Continue >>>
Shatterproof
Created by entrepreneur Gary Mendell after losing his son Brian to drug addiction in 2011, this nonprofit has raised an impressive $9 million since then. Through advocacy campaigns, lobbying for pieces of legislation to be passed, and addressing gaps in both funding and resourcing, they are hoping to help reduce the number of addicted Americans… Continue >>>
Amy Winehouse Foundation
This foundation was created by Amy’s father, Mitch, after the singer’s tragic death from alcohol poisoning in July 2011. The U.S. branch primarily focuses on music therapy and education programs, a significant portion of their work also looks to provide drug prevention programs and rehab services for children. They also have a Resilience Programme for… Continue >>>
The Herren Project
Created by former NBA star Chris Herren, a former Oxycontin addict who has now been sober for over six years, the foundation was initially started to help pay for people’s drug treatment. Herren has since added numerous initiatives including Project Purple, which looks to create sober cultures for kids in schools, a Purple & Proud… Continue >>>
Helpful Resources & Links
Here are some helpful resources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov Families in Support of Treatment (F.I.S.T.) is non-profit corporation: http://www.familiesinsupportoftreatment.com AlAnon: http://al-anon.org Families Anonymous: https://www.familiesanonymous.org NIDA: National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov The Institution for Addiction Study: https://www.theinstituteforaddictionstudy.org Continue >>>
Natural High
Formerly known as the Sundt Memorial Foundation, Natural High was created in response to the reality that the “Just Say No” style prevention programs were largely ineffective. With the goal of providing programs that allow youth to discover and pursue their own natural high so they don’t feel compelled to take drugs, their digital platform… Continue >>>
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Formerly known as the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, this nonprofit has slightly changed its tune to focus on preventing teen substance abuse and working with families who have been affected by drug and alcohol addiction. In addition to providing parents with direct support for a child struggling with addiction, they also have numerous teen-targeted… Continue >>>
The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness
Endorsed by Khloe Kardashian shortly after her infamous DUI in March 2007, this L.A. based foundation works to create national awareness of drug and alcohol addiction. Among its initiatives are Brent’s Club, which partners with a local Boys and Girls Club to offer sober activities to over 160 middle and high-school students. Shapiro has also… Continue >>>
To Write Love On Her Arms
Founded in March 2006, this nonprofit tackles a wide range of addiction and mental health issues including drug and alcohol abuse, depression, self-harm and thoughts of suicide. It originally began with the goal of funding drug treatment for then 19-year-old Renee Wohe, but has gone on to raise millions of dollars for worthy organizations across… Continue >>>
100 Pedals | Valuable Websites
100 Pedals vision speaks to my heart and beliefs about addiction. Their focus is on a learning and educational model which goes beyond traditional self-protection, defense based strategies and provides an in-depth understanding to the issue of addiction. Through our programs parents and family members are better equipped to engage their addicted loved one from… Continue >>>
The Bryan Bausch Foundation | (516) 341-1950 | lindabausch@bryanbauschfoundation.org
Copyright©2018. All Rights Reserved. The content of advocacy and addiction website is exclusively owned by Dr Linda Bausch and The Bryan Bausch Foundation.
Website Designed by Reliable Web Designs | Disclaimer/Privacy Policy