The Modern, Effective Approach to Helping Your Loved One Through Addiction Recovery.

We provide the only clinically proven online program in the leading evidence-based approach for families to treat addiction and improve family health outcomes.

Dr. Robert Meyers and Jane Macky CRAFT training.

We're happy you found us.

The truth is, loving someone struggling with substance use is hard.
Really hard.
And options that get results are limited for people like us, facing a loved one's addiction.

You might feel powerless, not sure who to talk to, unsure of how to help or like you've tried everything and wonder what your role is and whether you should even keep trying in this relationship.

You might have heard about or even tried, the likes of support groups, therapists, and interventionists and while any support may be helpful it's simply not as reliable or impactful as what we offer you here.


With We The Village, you benefit from access to:
Deep Experience

We The Village coaches have deep personal and professional experience with a combined total of over 100 years helping families like yours get through addiction recovery - we have seen and worked through it all.

Unparalleled Expertise

Our coaches have completed the highest level of training in the leading evidence based practice to work specifically with families who are impacted by a loved one's addiction - working with concerned family members is what we do.

Proven Program

Our program has helped hundreds of families improve their situations and has been validated in clinical studies - we aren’t just making this up as we go along, we have a method to help you and it works.

We help you, the almost half (46%) of Americans, and people around the world, who are impacted by a loved one’s substance use get your loved one through addiction recovery while improving your own wellbeing.

What can I expect?

1. Improve your wellbeing and functioning
2. Increase your connection with your loved one
3. Influence a decrease in your loved one’s substance use and increase their willingness to engage in treatment

With our online coaching program, you can professional support while learning how to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change.

Get tools and support to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change simply by changing the way you communicate, interact with and respond to your loved one.

CRAFT is proven to be the leading therapeutic approach for the almost half (46%) of Americans who are impacted by a loved one’s substance use or recovery today. It has been studied in at least 10 well controlled clinical trials and achieves reliable results.

Whether you want to feel better yourself, help a loved one reduce harmful substance use, or engage in treatment, or all of the above - we can help you achieve the goals you have for your loved one, and yourself.

We Are Results Driven

It's proven - we can help you to help your loved one through addiction recovery....How we can help you / Our method

The data speaks for itself, and what's more, we see quality of life improve for you and your loved one.

  • 77% of loved ones entered treatment during our 12 week Course for family members
  • 90% feel less angry and more supported.
  • 95% feel more confident in how to handle their loved one’s substance use problem.

How does the program work?

Our program is based on the leading evidence based method to helping loved ones blah blah blah....
The online learning blah blah...can be couple with group coaching or 1-1 coaching from an expert blah...
You’ll learn how to apply CRAFT skills to achieve these transformative goals:
1. Improve your wellbeing and functioning
2. Increase your connection with your loved one
3. Influence a decrease in your loved one’s substance use and increase their willingness to engage in treatment

With our online coaching program, you can professional support while learning how to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change.

Get tools and support to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change simply by changing the way you communicate, interact with and respond to your loved one.

CRAFT is proven to be the leading therapeutic approach for the almost half (46%) of Americans who are impacted by a loved one’s substance use or recovery today. It has been studied in at least 10 well controlled clinical trials and achieves reliable results.

We're happy you found us.

You might be feeling...

powerless, unsure who to talk to or how to help, like you've tried everything, or maybe questioning whether you should even keep trying at all.

You might have heard about...

or even tried, the likes of support groups, therapists, and interventionists and while any support may be helpful, it's simply not as reliable or impactful as what we offer you here.

Whether you want to feel better yourself, help a loved one reduce harmful substance use, get into and stay engaged in treatment, support their continued recovery, or all of the above.

We can help you achieve the goals you have for your loved one, yourself and your family.

Our unique formula to help you create positive, lasting changes:
Depth Of Experience

We The Village coaches have deep personal and professional experience with a combined total of over 100 years helping families like yours get through addiction recovery - we have seen and worked through it all.

Unparalleled Expertise

Our coaches have completed the highest level of training in the leading evidence based practice to work specifically with people who are impacted by a loved one's addiction - working with concerned family members is what we do.

A Proven Program

Our program has helped hundreds of people and their families improve their situations and has been validated in clinical studies - we aren’t just making this up as we go along, we have a method to help you and it works.

We help you, the almost half (46%) of Americans, and people around the world, who are impacted by a loved one’s substance use get your loved one through addiction recovery while improving your own wellbeing.

What can I expect?

1. Improve your wellbeing and functioning
2. Increase your connection with your loved one
3. Influence a decrease in your loved one’s substance use and increase their willingness to engage in treatment

With our online coaching program, you can professional support while learning how to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change.

Get tools and support to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change simply by changing the way you communicate, interact with and respond to your loved one.

CRAFT is proven to be the leading therapeutic approach for the almost half (46%) of Americans who are impacted by a loved one’s substance use or recovery today. It has been studied in at least 10 well controlled clinical trials and achieves reliable results.

We Are Results Driven

It's proven - we can help you to help your loved one through addiction recovery....How we can help you / Our method

The data speaks for itself, and what's more, we see quality of life improve for you and your loved one.

  • 77% of loved ones entered treatment during our 12 week Course for family members
  • 90% feel less angry and more supported.
  • 95% feel more confident in how to handle their loved one’s substance use problem.

How does the program work?

Our program is based on the leading evidence based method to helping loved ones blah blah blah....
The online learning blah blah...can be couple with group coaching or 1-1 coaching from an expert blah...
You’ll learn how to apply CRAFT skills to achieve these transformative goals:
1. Improve your wellbeing and functioning
2. Increase your connection with your loved one
3. Influence a decrease in your loved one’s substance use and increase their willingness to engage in treatment

With our online coaching program, you can professional support while learning how to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change.

Get tools and support to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change simply by changing the way you communicate, interact with and respond to your loved one.

CRAFT is proven to be the leading therapeutic approach for the almost half (46%) of Americans who are impacted by a loved one’s substance use or recovery today. It has been studied in at least 10 well controlled clinical trials and achieves reliable results.

92

% of clients recommend our program!

The biggest difference between this program and a 12 steps program is that it provides you the tools to play in the arena to change your outcomes whereas 12 steps has you sitting on the sidelines waiting.
Sarah H, Mar 2023
Partner
The group I participated in was the best thing I have done during the seven years we have dealt with the challenges of our son’s SUD.
Sally M., August 2024
Mother
The best part? Having others that relate to what I'm going through, support and learning new techniques to use with my loved one...I come in frustrated and leave sessions hopeful and optimistic.
Deb P, December 2022
Partner
Focusing on understanding the "why" of my loved one's behavior, rather than the behavior itself, increased my empathy and lessened my anger. It allowed me to feel like we might be able to pull on the same end of the rope for a change.
Dan F, September 2024
Father
It was so nice to hear from you and you hold a special place in our hearts. I learned a lot from you!! Especially that whole part on feeling that I can control things and that they depend on me and that I am responsible. I feel very happy :)
Margrita V, June 2024
Mother
The focus on self-care was amplified in the group sessions, and the sense of community and shared experience was so comforting. Hearing honest, real time feedback that was never judgmental was such an assurance at a time when it's easy to question your own actions.
Brian S, June 2024
Son
I participated in a group course through your research study and now my husband is interested in enrolling in a group course. I’ll keep encouraging him as it would be really helpful for us to be on the same page as we live with our son’s SUD.
Sarita A, Mar 2024
Mother
More Success Stories
92

% of clients recommend our program!

That is the biggest difference between CRAFT and a 12 steps program. CRAFT provides you the tools to play in the arena to change your outcomes whereas 12 steps has you sitting on the sidelines waiting.
Sarah H., Mar 2023
Sibling
The best part? Having others that relate to what I'm going through, support and learning new techniques to use with my loved one...I come in frustrated and leave sessions hopeful and optimistic.
Deb P., December 2022
Partner
It was so nice to hear from you and you hold a special place in our hearts. I learned a lot from you!! Especially that whole part on feeling that I can control things and that they depend on me and that I am responsible. I feel very happy :)
Margrita, June 2024
Mother
Focusing on understanding the "why" of my loved one's behavior, rather than the behavior itself, increased my empathy and lessened my anger. It allowed me to feel like we might be able to pull on the same end of the rope for a change.
Author Name, September 2024
VP of Company
The focus on self-care was amplified in the group sessions, and the sense of community and shared experience was so comforting. Hearing honest, real time feedback that was never judgmental was such an assurance at a time when it's easy to question your own actions.
Margrita, June 2024
Mother
We help you, the almost half (46%) of Americans, and people around the world, who are impacted by a loved one’s substance use get your loved one through addiction recovery while improving your own wellbeing.

So, how does it work?

Our program is based on Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), this approach uses the influence a family member has to shift a loved one's harmful behaviors and create positive, lasting change simply by adjusting the way we communicate and interact with a loved one. 

You are the expert on your loved one and we are the expert on this approach and together we can make recovery happen.

Over 12 weeks, you will receive the complete CRAFT skillset, and more, to support a loved one through addiction recovery with 12 modular lessons giving you techniques to increase your loved ones recovery motivation and follow through.

Plus, you get expert guidance and support tailored to achieve your goals, in your choice of weekly group or individual sessions with your Coach.

  • Put new skills into practice immediately, making changes you feel and see.
  • ​Watch short videos to learn the new skill each week.
  • Apply new skills to your situation using exercises provided.
  • Check your progress in the weekly quiz.
  • Practice the skills in your day-to-day interactions, refine, improve and celebrate wins.

Positive change starts with simple actions, through our program you will:

  • Put new skills into practice immediately, making changes you feel and see.
  • ​Watch short videos to learn the new skill each week.
  • Apply new skills to your situation using exercises provided.
  • Check your progress in the weekly quiz.
  • Practice the skills in your day-to-day interactions, refine, improve and celebrate wins.

What can I expect?

1. Improve your wellbeing and functioning
2. Increase your connection with your loved one
3. Influence a decrease in your loved one’s substance use and increase their willingness to engage in treatment

With our online coaching program, you can professional support while learning how to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change.

Get tools and support to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change simply by changing the way you communicate, interact with and respond to your loved one.

CRAFT is proven to be the leading therapeutic approach for the almost half (46%) of Americans who are impacted by a loved one’s substance use or recovery today. It has been studied in at least 10 well controlled clinical trials and achieves reliable results.

We Are Results Driven

It's proven - we can help you to help your loved one through addiction recovery....How we can help you / Our method

The data speaks for itself, and what's more, we see quality of life improve for you and your loved one.

  • 77% of loved ones entered treatment during our 12 week Course for family members
  • 90% feel less angry and more supported.
  • 95% feel more confident in how to handle their loved one’s substance use problem.

How does the program work?

Our program is based on the leading evidence based method to helping loved ones blah blah blah....
The online learning blah blah...can be couple with group coaching or 1-1 coaching from an expert blah...
You’ll learn how to apply CRAFT skills to achieve these transformative goals:
1. Improve your wellbeing and functioning
2. Increase your connection with your loved one
3. Influence a decrease in your loved one’s substance use and increase their willingness to engage in treatment

With our online coaching program, you can professional support while learning how to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change.

Get tools and support to shift their addictive behavior and create positive, lasting change simply by changing the way you communicate, interact with and respond to your loved one.

CRAFT is proven to be the leading therapeutic approach for the almost half (46%) of Americans who are impacted by a loved one’s substance use or recovery today. It has been studied in at least 10 well controlled clinical trials and achieves reliable results.

Getting Started

Based on science, but this isn’t rocket science - this program is for everyone.

  • 1

    Select your program
    Choose the right level of support for you and get started with your 7-day free trial.

  • 2

    Immediate access
    Begin the online lessons with your first weekly module.

  • 3

    Introductory coach call
    Learn how the program works and how to get the most out of it.
    Included in the 7-day free trial period for all programs.

  • 4

    Weekly coaching sessions
    Meet with your coach to get support, feedback and learn how to apply the skills to your unique situation.

  • 5

    See change happen
    Apply the skills to your life and begin to see powerful shifts for you and your loved one.

Getting Started

Based on science, but this isn’t rocket science - this program is for everyone.

1

Select your program
Choose the right level of support for you and get started with your 7-day free trial.

2

Immediate access
Begin the online lessons with your first weekly module.

3

Introductory coach call
Learn how the program works and how to get the most out of it.
Included in the 7-day free trial period for all programs.

4

Weekly coaching sessions
Meet with your coach to get support, feedback and learn how to apply the skills to your unique situation.

5

See change happen
Apply the skills to your life and begin to see powerful shifts for you and your loved one.

Results you deserve

We believe that you deserve results, and we know that people’s lives depend on it.

That is why we have taken the time (years) to rigorously test and refine our programs to ensure they reliably help individuals just like you, achieve your personal goals for yourself and your family.

We partnered with a non-profit research organization to run well-controlled clinical trials with over 250 people like you from 46 States to validate the quality of our family program.

Clinical trials were made possible with funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

In as little as 3 months participants reported that the program improved their wellbeing, increased their connection, and influence over their loved one's substance use and treatment engagement in the following ways.

‍Improve your wellbeing and functioning

Reported at 6 months that the program made them feel less depressed about their loved one.

67
%

Less Depressed

73
%

Less Angry

Reported at 3 months that the program made them feel less angry about their loved one.

Reported at 3 months that the program helped them feel more confident about how to handle their loved one’s substance use problem.

86
%

More Confident

Increase your connection with your loved one

70
%

More Influence

Reported at 3 months that the program improved the quality of the relationship with their loved one.

75
%

Improved Relationship

Reported at 3 months that the program improved communication with their loved one

90
%

Improved Communication

Reported at 3 months that the program enables them to have more influence with their loved one

Influence substance use and willingness to enter treatment

Treatment Entry

Reported at 3 months that their loved one had entered into new treatment.

Participants were nearly three times more likely to report that their loved one entered new treatment compared to an online support group.

More Effective

Participants who had a loved one in treatment at the beginning of the program were still in treatment after 6 months.

Treatment Retention

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What others have said...

"My son made it into a recovery program in California! I realize through my participation in your course, I now have the tools needed to succeed in supporting him no matter what the outcome."

Maureen

Mother
September 2020

"The best part? Having others that relate to what I'm going through, support and learning new techniques to use with my loved one...I come in frustrated and leave sessions hopeful and optimistic."

Deb P.

Partner
December 2023

"That is the biggest difference between CRAFT and a 12 steps program. CRAFT provides you the tools to play in the arena to change your outcomes whereas 12 steps has you sitting on the sidelines waiting."

Sara H.

Sibling
March 2022

"As a nurse working with opioid use disorder, I interact with families every day. We are considered on the front lines of the opiate epidemic, but it is really families who are the frontline defense. I completed the Self-Guided CRAFT training program and found the training I received to provide great value. In addition to pursuing further learning with We The Village myself, I intend to also pursue purchasing their digital training for three additional members of my nursing team who I work with so that they also gain the skills to support families, and ultimately patient recovery from opioid use disorder."

Addy Adwel

Assistant Nurse Manager, Washington
Completed Self-Guided Program

"I am so excited to finally be a certified CRAFT clinician! With CRAFT I'm experiencing such an extraordinary impact on the families I work with, and CRAFT has been met with great curiosity by colleagues who want to know my "secret sauce". I'm obviously very enthusiastic about CRAFT!"

Nancy Swanson

LMFT, California
Completed Trainer-Led Program
Completed Certification Program

"As a student that plans on entering the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling space within the next few years, this training was incredibly helpful for me. Since completing this training, I have begun an externship with an outpatient substance use clinic in Manhattan, and have been able to apply the CRAFT skills I learned with my clients there. Not only that, but taking this course definitely boosted my confidence in a therapeutic setting."

Alma Erickson

BS & MPsych (in progress), New York
Completed Trainer-Led Program

Change starts here, now.

Our evidence-based online program is the proven method for you to finally get your loved one through addiction recovery.
With your 7 day free trial: meet your coach, access the course, cancel anytime.

Online Program

Instantly access the online program to support their addiction recovery.

How It Works >>>
1. Learn Directly from the Creator
Dr. Meyers personally takes you through his curriculum, covering the complete Overview of CRAFT and the Protocols, in a conversational style.

2. Tool Kit
Trainees are provided comprehensive and brief Protocol Session Prep Videos plus downloadable Session Guides and accompanying Client Worksheets with examples, to easily conduct client sessions with fidelity.

3. Learn at Your Own Pace
With 6 months access trainees learn and revisit the curriculum content whenever best suits their schedule.
Program Includes

○ Your action plan to increase their sobriety & decrease their use
○ Proven conversation guides
○ Treatment & recovery mapping
○ Learning from a relapse together
○ How you can thrive, plus engage & empower support teams
○ 12 weeks + bonus lessons
Program Cost
$49.99 / month
Option to add-on individual trainer sessions a $100/30 mins
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Group Program

Get weekly Group Coaching and instantly access the Online Program.

How It Works >>>
1. Learn Directly from the Creator
Dr. Meyers personally takes you through his curriculum, covering the complete Overview of CRAFT and the Protocols, in a conversational style.

2. Tool Kit
Trainees are provided comprehensive and brief Protocol Session Prep Videos plus downloadable Session Guides and accompanying Client Worksheets with examples, to easily conduct client sessions with fidelity.

3. Expert Live Training
Trainees are guided to review the proven online curriculum in manageable chapters, while also attending live training sessions with our world class CRAFT expert trainers, to compliment asynchronous learning.
Program Includes

○ The online course and materials
○ 12 weeks of Group sessions with a CRAFT Expert Coach
○ Practice & get guidance on skills
○ Learn from and share with others in similar relationships
○ Get Coach feedback on your goals & challenges that arise
Program Cost
$129.99 / month
* Customizations can be made to the program duration and support level based on group needs.
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Private Coaching Program

Get weekly 1-1 Private Coaching & instantly access the Online Program.

How It Works >>>
1. Practical Application
Trainees practice CRAFT by conducting the 9 core Protocols in client sessions, and demonstrating fidelity to the Session Guide checklists, to satisfy certification grading requirements.

2. Seamless Session Recording and Submission
Trainees are provided with their own HIPPA compliant online meeting recording service to record client sessions, which are automatically sent to expert trainers for review, grading and feedback.

3. Expert Feedback and Certification
Audio recordings of sessions are graded by expert trainers and feedback is provided to help trainees work towards achieving a passing grade on each protocol. Once trainees receive a passing grade on each of the 9 CRAFT protocols, they join an elite group of professionals who have achieved CRAFT Certification.
Example of We The Village CRAFT Certification certificate
Program Includes

○ The online program and materials
○ Schedule 12 weekly Coaching sessions, at your convenience
○ Practice skills 1-1 & get personalized training
○ Apply skills to your situation with undivided Coach attention
○ 1-1 treatment entry planning
Program Cost
$599 / month
Option to add-on individual trainer sessions at a $100/30 mins
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ONLINE COURSE
A self-guided learning experience to go at your own pace, on your own time.
$64.99 / month
FOR 3 MONTHS
Instant access to the Online Course to support their addiction recovery.
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RECOMMENDED

GROUP PROGRAM
Get expert guidance from a CRAFT certified coach in a small group setting with peer support.
$249.99 / month
FOR 3 MONTHS
Weekly Group Coaching and instant access to the Online Course.
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PRIVATE PROGRAM
Get one-to-one attention with a CRAFT certified coach for maximum support.
$599.99 / month
FOR 3 MONTHS
Weekly 1-1 Private Coaching and instant access to the Online Course.
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Our Coaching Team

Our team is uniquely expert in helping families face addiction and get through recovery together.
Village coaches have lived experience with family addiction and are certified CRAFT clinicians.
We are here to support you and help you achieve your goals in a judgment-free zone.

Angie Scott

MS-MHC

Family Coach

Erica Lubetkin

LMHC

Family Coach

Leah Block

LCSW, CASAC

Family Coach

Michelle Kuecker

LCSW, LAC

Family Coach

Jacqui MacKenzie

Community
Mentor

Dr. Kimberley Kirby

Chief Research Officer,
Supervisor

Dr. Robert Meyers

Chief Training Officer

Jane Macky

CEO,
Family Coach

CRAFT Professisdaonal Training Study

Frequently asked questions

What is CRAFT?
How is this program different from Al-Anon/Nar-Anon?
What will I learn in your program?
I want to sign up for the program with either Group or Individual coaching, can a family member join me?
How is this program different from other ways I might access CRAFT?
Why is it important to work with a CRAFT Certified clinician?
How is this program different from an Intervention?
I have already spent so much time and effort on my loved one’s problems, why should I do more?
My loved one is already in treatment, will this program still be useful for me?
What if my loved one had a bad experience in treatment/my goal is not to increase their willingness to enter treatment?
If I sign up for your program, aren’t I just codependent or enabling?
What if I need help beyond the 3-month program?