Resources and guidance for parents

Start healing today with personalized resources for parents of children
struggling with substance misuse or addiction.

Join Pathroot

Meeting the unique needs of parents

Adolescents and young adults are at higher risk for substance misuse or addiction. Learn how to assess the risk, use prevention strategies, explore treatment options, and support them in recovery. Repair broken family dynamics and begin your healing process.

Join a parent community

Participate in live support groups, find peer mentors, enter online discussions, and connect to the parent community.

Use prevention strategies

Learn how to assess risk, communicate with your child, and proactively implement ways to prevent substance misuse.

Get to the root causes

Understand the causes of addiction, broken family dynamics, and other co-existing mental health issues.

Find help

Discover PathRoot's extensive resources, connections to specialized organizations, and nationwide treatment programs.

A supportive space for parents

Explore, learn, and express your thoughts.

Forums

Engage with the parent community by posting questions, sharing ideas, and participating in discussions.

Ask an Expert

Get direct access to licensed therapists or experts for personalized responses and advice.

Referrals

Find direct links to organizations for specialized help, family therapists, or treatment programs.

Support Groups

Moderated groups on a variety of topics including family support, addiction, and recovery.

Live Streams

Join live streams to learn from others who have walked the same path as your family.

Learning Centers

Access a wealth of resources professionally curated on a wide variety of topics parents need to know.

Peer Mentors

Connect with a peer mentor who will offer practical advice, share personal experiences and empathize with you.

Learning Tracks

Benefit from guided learning journeys tailored to your specific needs for a deeper dive.

1. Sign Up

Join a supportive community of families going through similar challenges. Sign up to get free access to resources and updates on Pathroot's launch.

Sign up

2. Explore the Learning Centers

We guide you to information from respected sources, organize it for you, and save you time finding what you need.

3. Connect to Resources

Connect to a treatment locator and organizations that offer specialized help.

We offer comprehensive support for families and individuals, helping you navigate the complexities of addiction together.