Family Education Workshop and Youth Education Program

Have you struggled to set healthy boundaries with a loved one in recovery? Do you find it difficult to communicate your feelings? If so, you’re not alone—many family members face similar challenges when navigating the complexities of addiction. Coping with a loved one’s substance use disorder can be overwhelming, but there are ways to foster resilience and healing. Join us for this workshop, where we will provide practical strategies for effectively communicating your needs while maintaining healthy boundaries. You'll leave with a strong foundation and valuable resources to support your journey toward healing and empowerment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Any family member or loved one, 18 years and older, who has been impacted by a loved one’s substance use will benefit from participating in this workshop.

Registration fee is $50/person.

Fees include the cost of light refreshments and resources that will be provided to the participants on the day of the workshop.

Youth who are dealing with a loved one’s substance use face unique challenges. They may feel alone and confused about how to manage their feelings. Caron’s Youth Education Program is here to help these youth understand what their loved one is facing, to offer them ways to cope, and to build their support system so they can thrive.

Caron’s Youth Education Program provides a safe and caring space for youth to learn that they are not alone and that there is hope for healing, for both them and their loved one. Participants learn that they did not cause their loved one’s substance use and they cannot control their loved one’s substance use. Youth learn that it is okay to talk about how they feel and how they can make healthy choices in their lives.

Program leaders incorporate activities, including crafts, team-building exercises, recreation, and educational groups. At the end of the program, each family receives a list of resources that can provide ongoing support and education about substance use disorder for their child.

Event details:

• Light refreshments and materials provided

If you have any questions, please contact Mallory Henry at [email protected] or Wendi Line at [email protected].

Director of Family Education
Mallory serves as the Director of Family Education at Caron, where she leads the development and implementation of family education programs. With a deep commitment to Caron’s mission, Mallory ensures that family education aligns with evidence-based psycho-educational philosophies, empowering families to navigate behavioral health and substance use challenges.

In her role, Mallory provides strategic leadership, overseeing program development, fiscal management, and quality assurance. She collaborates with Caron’s leadership team to explore funding opportunities, supports grant proposals, and manages deliverables for existing and future initiatives. Passionate about expanding access to education, she works to enhance both in-person and virtual programs, tailoring them to the needs of family members.

A seasoned professional with extensive experience in behavioral health education, Mallory has been with Caron since 2012. She began her career in direct service within the Education Alliance and progressively advanced into leadership roles. Prior to her current position, she served as the Senior Coordinator of Student Assistance Programming, where she supervised educational specialists and facilitated training for schools and youth-serving organizations.

Mallory is a certified prevention specialist and a Pennsylvania-approved Student Assistance Program training provider. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Pennsylvania State University, University Park. Dedicated to prevention, education, and family support, she continues to develop impactful programs that provide families with the knowledge and resources to navigate substance use disorders.

Sr. Coordinator of Education Alliance
Wendi Line leads Caron’s Education Alliance initiatives, guiding a team dedicated to developing and delivering impactful youth-focused programming.

She oversees the Youth Education Program, which provides support for children and teens impacted by a family member’s substance use. Wendi collaborates with schools, families, and community partners to promote prevention, resilience, and student support. Her leadership is grounded in a commitment to evidence-informed programming and meaningful outcomes for children and adolescents.

Wendi came to Caron in 2009 as a facilitator for the Children and Teens Program before moving into the Student Assistance Department in 2010. She started her career at Caron in direct services providing education in schools and then became a lead specialist and coordinator in 2021.

Prior to coming to Caron, she worked as an elementary school teacher in Colorado and later in Pennsylvania.

Wendi earned her Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, and has an Advanced Certificate of Professional Development from the Pennsylvania Association of Student Assistance Professionals.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Caron Philadelphia Outpatient Treatment Center, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, United States