Supporting Families, Transforming Lives

Empowering parents and children affected by opioid use to break the cycle of addiction.

The Life Change Center provides recovery services tailored for families impacted by opioid use. Our Family Services Programs have been a lifeline for hundreds of families since 2017, offering resources that support both parents and children.

Our Family Services Programs

Pregnancy Programs

When a woman is pregnant and in the recovery or harm reduction state, their needs are complex, and the level of support is high. The pregnancy support program has been highly successful. Over 40 women a year go through the program and have successful pregnancies.

The program activities include:

  • Advocacy with healthcare systems and providers throughout pregnancy and the first 6-months of the neonatal stage
  • Education on the course of healthcare
  • Education on breast feeding
  • Provision of necessary items such as diapers, cribs, blankets, and many other items necessary for new mothers
  • Group counseling sessions
  • Case management

Neonatal Programs

Assistance for mothers with newborns affected by opioid use.

Strengthening Families Program (SFP)

Strengthening Families or SFP is an evidence-based group curriculum that focuses on the resiliency of the child. Families meet for dinner and education weekly. The participants receive education and support in an age-appropriate fashion. The child learns skills and the parents learn how to facilitate the child’s learning at home.

This program is complimented by the Women’s Services team working with the family to ascertain the child’s strengths and preferences. This information is coupled with the family’s abilities and then linkages are made to get the child into a community-based activity. Funding is made available from the State of Nevada Substance Abuse, Prevention and Treatment Association (SAPTA) to pay for enrollment and other necessities to increase the likelihood that the child will engage in the activities.

Parenting Support Group

Classes based on the PATHways model, covering topics like relapse prevention, coping skills, and wellness in recovery.

SPRING Program

This program offers a positivity-based contingency management system for pregnant women in treatment. this program offers help to pregnant women in preparing for birth, preparing for the first 6-months of mothering and developing skills for parenting and emotional regulation.

Baby Bucks Program

Rewards-based program for mothers to earn essential baby items.

Mother’s Groups

Weekly group counseling opportunity for pregnant women, and mothers of young children.

Making a Difference

“Our Family Programs, including the SPRING program and Strengthening Families Program, empower mothers and caregivers with the confidence to become more successful parents, which positively impacts their children. We’ve observed improvements in not only the childrens’ behaviors but also the parents’ confidence after participating in the evidence-based programs, showcasing the immediate benefits. We also recognize that this positive influence will continue to enhance their recovery in the long term in an effort to break the cycle of addiction in a family.”

Serena Gonzalez, Women’s Services Coordinator LADC