CALL TO ACTION
Co-Sponsor the Family Support Services Addiction Act
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in June 2020, during a period of heightened vulnerability for families navigating addiction. The need it addresses — family-centered support in addiction care — remains urgent.
It remains critically important to strengthen advocacy and legislative influence as the opioid crisis continues to claim lives and devastate families across our nation.
The Family Support Services Addiction Act, originally introduced to Congress on January 9, 2020, was designed to establish a federal grant program for community organizations that provide education, resources, and direct support to families affected by substance use disorder.
This legislation directly addresses longstanding gaps in addiction care — gaps that place both patients and families at increased risk. By recognizing family empowerment and involvement as essential components of successful, long-term recovery, the bill confronts one of the most persistent barriers in addiction treatment: stigma.
For too long, shame and stigma have silenced families, discouraged involvement, and limited access to quality care. This legislation acknowledges what families already know — that recovery does not happen in isolation.
At Angels of Champions, we understand the critical role families play while navigating the complexities of addiction. We have lived this journey. We know that informed, empowered families can advocate effectively, support recovery, and help prevent devastating outcomes.
Family involvement is a bridge — and sometimes that bridge is the difference between life and death.
That is why this legislation matters.
Learn More
You can review the legislation and its progress through the following official links:
Senate Bill: S. 3179
House Bill: H.R. 5572
(Links reflect the bill numbers at the time of introduction.)
How You Can Help
We invite you to urge your members of Congress to support and co-sponsor the Family Support Services Addiction Act.
At the time of introduction, this bill entered the first phase of the legislative process and was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
You can take action by:
Visiting the Contact page on this website
Completing the required information to make your voice heard
Indicating your desire to participate by selecting the Hand in Hand Campaign, allowing us to share updates, tools, and advocacy resources
If you have questions about this legislation or how to contact your representatives, please reach out to us at:
📧 angels@angelsofchampions.org
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Together, advocacy becomes action — and action saves lives.
Warmly,
Carolyn Hauck
Founder, Angels of Champions
