About Family Recovery Collective

A community focused on helping the loved ones of those impacted by addiction.

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Check out what it’s like inside of our membership by clicking on our video tour below. You will see our classroom, support spaces, and expert interviews all available for unlimited engagement and viewing when you join.

Meet The Founders

Family Recovery Collective (FRC) was born from a shared vision: create a resource that is affordable and accessible to anyone who loves someone who is addicted.

We (Neely and Erin) each bring personal and professional experience to FRC. We have both experienced the all-consuming devastation, frustration, and fear of loving someone who is addicted. We have also spent years working with addicted clients and their loved ones and we recognized the difficulty for family and friends to find good help. When a loved one is addicted, no one is handed a manual that explains what to do. And even though addiction is a common problem, every journey to wellness is different. We believe having access to expert-level resources that are affordable, unbiased, and scientifically based will help family and friends to make the decisions that are right for them.  

  • Erin McNamee, DSW, LCSW is a therapist in private practice in Boca Raton, Florida specializing in trauma, addiction, and codependency. Erin received her master’s degree in social work from Barry University in 2007 and completed her doctoral degree in social work, specializing on couples and addiction, from Florida Atlantic University in 2020. Erin has worked in the field of addiction treatment for over a decade and she is the former Chief Clinical Officer for an addiction treatment center in Delray Beach, Florida. She has spoken at national conferences on topics including emotional health, wellness, and the use of experiential therapy.

  • Neely Carlton Lyons, JD currently provides a full range of support services to families and individuals facing addiction and mental health issues, including life coaching, intervention, recovery coaching, and long-term case management. Neely obtained a law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1994. Since that time, she has worked as an attorney, elected official, and public policy advocate including work in all three branches of state government as well as international law firms. She has represented treatment providers and individuals with legal issues resulting from addiction and related mental health conditions. Neely has received awards for her recovery advocacy work in healthcare and she frequently speaks throughout the United States on the topic of support for families.

Core Values

Respect

We respect the dignity and worth of every person touched by addiction and understand that everyone’s journey is unique.

Integrity

We are not affiliated with or endorsing any specific treatment modality, treatment center, addiction professional, family recovery program, or path to recovery.

Education

We offer neutral information informed by scientific studies and lived experiences designed to empower families to decide their next steps. 

Our Beliefs

  • We believe that family members and friends have the power to positively influence a loved one who is addicted.

  • We believe there is more than one way to recover.

  • We believe that people have the ability to decide for themselves what is best for them if given the right information.

  • We believe that addiction can be traumatic to everyone touched by it.

  • We believe that everyone plays a part and is responsible for their own part in the healing process.

  • We believe everyone on the journey deserves compassion. 

  • We believe community support is an essential part of a recovery journey.

Our Vision

  • To create an online membership community and digital library that centers the needs of the family in the journey of addiction and recovery

  • To present best practices and the most up-to-date information regarding addiction and recovery 

  • To offer opportunities to explore key recovery concepts and ask questions in a manner tailored to the privacy needs of members

  • To establish communities where love and tolerance for the unique journey of recovery is honored

  • To model the various paths to recovery for families, regardless of whether their loved one seeks treatment or stays sober

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Family Recovery Collective (FRC) is a low-cost membership program designed to support families dealing with addiction and mental health issues. It focuses on helping families understand the process of the disease and find a community for mutual support, without referring to treatment or recommending specific providers.

  • The founders of FRC have personal experiences with loved ones facing addiction and mental health issues. They realized that finding resources and understanding how to access care was challenging and wanted to create a platform to make it easier for families to find help and support, regardless of their financial situation or connections.

  • The membership provides access to a content library, worksheets, and a platform for community engagement. Members can connect with others on a similar journey, participate in live events such as workshops and Q&A sessions with experts, and access additional content to deepen their understanding of family recovery resources.

  • No, FRC does not refer to treatment or recommend specific providers. The focus is on providing information and support for families dealing with addiction and mental health issues, rather than promoting any particular treatment center or professional.

  • The membership costs $19.99/month or you can save 18% by signing up for an annual membership.

  • You can join the community by signing up for a membership here. Once you've signed up, you'll gain access to the membership platform, where you can connect with others and participate in live events.

  • Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time. For more information on canceling your membership, please refer to the terms and conditions on the Family Recovery Collective website.

  • FRC offers education and support that goes beyond traditional community support programs. Many community support programs are led by peers while FRC provides the opportunity to learn from experts in the fields of addiction and recovery. Because we do not endorse any specific treatment center, provider, or way to get sober, we offer unbiased information for you and your loved ones.