Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is a highly-effective, evidence-based, motivational program that impacts families in multiple areas of their lives, including self-care, pleasurable activities, problem-solving, and goal setting. At the same time, CRAFT addresses their loved one's resistance to change. CRAFT uses scientifically validated behavioral principles to reduce the loved one's substance misuse and to encourage him or her to seek treatment. CRAFT taches families behavioral and motivational strategies for interacting with their loved one. Clinical trials on CRAFT have shown that when family members use these positive, supportive, non-confrontational techniques, not only do they find ways to get their loved one into treatment, but the family members themselves feel better. Clinical trials also have shown that family members benefit emotionally even if their loved one does not enter treatment. 

Major Goals:

1. Reduce your loved one's harmful substance misuse
2. Engage your loved one into treatment
3. Improve your and your family's functioning (emotional, physical, relationships)

Why use CRAFT?

• ​Empowers you to influence change
• Trains you in behavior change skills
• Improves your quality of life
• Prepares you for your loved ones treatment engagement

How can I get involved in the CRAFT Program?

The 2022 CRAFT Program with JCDPC starts Monday, February 28th from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM at the JCDPC Office. The CRAFT Program is a 12-week long event, and will meet every Monday at the same time and place until May 16th. 
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To learn more info about CRAFT, or to sign up, contact Jake Martz or Allyssa Raines, JCDPC's coordinators for CRAFT.