We are so glad you asked. Because we need it! At Living Water Church our families, our friends, and communities have someone that is struggling with an addiction. Most people cannot simply walk away from addictions; they need help to change their behaviors, how they think, and how they understand their social environment. Our vision is to revive and restore individuals struggling with every type of addiction in partnering with professionals. According to the American Addiction Center, 48.1 million Americans suffer from a substance abuse addiction, that is 16% of the population in the United States. Living Water Church will play a role in helping anyone that desires to be restored and we have begun.

It is important for individuals to understand that as a facilitator we cannot give professional advice, but we are available to support families, share experiences, strength, and bring hope and resources. 

iTHIRST Initiative empowers churches and communities to become a resource for those suffering from addictions and their families. Keaton Douglas is the executive Director of iTHIRST and is a leading expert in addiction recovery and spirituality. She is the author of The Road to Hope: Responding to the Crisis of Addiction. Keaton Douglas holds a Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and an M.A. in Theology from Seton Hall Seminary. Keaton Douglas also head up the iTHIRST Spiritual Companionship Certification Training at Seton Hall University.  Pastor Joel is currently enrolled in the course with Keaton Douglas at Seton Hall University and will be certified and qualified to assist individuals in suffering from addictions and their families by providing appropriate spiritual and recovery resource information. 

Blue Crest Recovery Center, is located in Woodland Park, New Jersey. BCR is dedicated in helping people achieve lasting recovery with care designed specifically for those addicted. As a church family we have partnered with BCR and their Outreach Coordinator John Plunkett. John has been a blessing to our church family in helping Living Water Church to be a bridge with effective resources to support all stages of recovery.  

The family support group is offered to all of the family members and loved ones that are affected by the disease of addiction. The in-person family support group session is on Wednesday night from 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. We are also currently offering online family support group sessions on Wednesday nights from 7:40 PM- 8:40 PM. All of our family support groups are free. You are welcome to attend this support even if your loved one hasn’t ever attended BCR as a patient.