Family Addiction Network
A Compassionate Community for Families with Addiction
Opinions of presenters do not necessarily reflect those of the Family Addiction Network.
PLEASE NOTE: For information on past meetings, please go to the Past Meetings page.
2026 Meetings
​Tuesday January 20th - 7:00 -8:30pm
West Long Branch Community Center
115 Locust Ave., W Long Branch, NJ
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Healing from Violence
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This is a tender topic, but an important one.. What do you do, or how do you handle when you think there is violence involved, or know it. And even if this is not part of your story, this presenter has a lot of wisdom to share about resilience and recovery!
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Kim Ciccone is a domestic violence advocate and community care liaison who uses her lived experience with domestic violence, mental health challenges, and substance use to bring awareness, compassion, and hope to others. Her story reflects the deep connections between trauma and the ways people cope, as well as the strength it takes to rebuild. By transforming her pain into something bigger.
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Kim now speaks to empower individuals and families, reduce stigma, and remind others that healing is possible and that something beautiful can grow from even the hardest experiences.
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Our presenter this month is an amazing woman with so much wisdom to share. She is a survivor of many things, and is an advocate for people getting the real help they need. Beautiful, inside and out, I hope you will come and support and be supported!
Hope to see you there!
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​Tuesday February 17th - 7:00 -8:30pm
West Long Branch Community Center
115 Locust Ave., W Long Branch, NJ
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February is Heart Health Month! In flow with that, Susan Marco will share with us about heart coherence, which can be a powerful addition to your self-care.
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When you love someone impacted by substance use disorder, your heart is often under constant strain - emotionally and physically.
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Heart coherence is a simple, evidence-based practice that helps regulate the nervous system by bringing the heart, breath, and mind into alignment. When this happens, stress hormones decrease, emotional clarity improves, and the body shifts out of survival mode.
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For family members, heart coherence isn’t about fixing anyone else, it’s about supporting your own well-being. It can help calm anxiety, reduce emotional overwhelm, strengthen boundaries, and support heart health during prolonged stress.
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Join us as we explore how heart coherence can become a practical, everyday tool for resilience, regulation, and self-care - especially when life feels uncertain.
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Because caring for yourself is not selfish. It’s essential.
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Hope to see you there!
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