In an 18-month period, we were determined and accomplished raising over $200,000 with over 330 donors, and produced a documentary film about addiction and the impact on the entire family ecosystem.

The Together: Family Recovery documentary film transforms outdated practices, empowering families on their recovery journey with compassionate, inspirational stories and expert insights. We have partnered with some key people in this field to bring the best content possible.

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work is assessing the impact on the film's audience. This study aims to assess the impact of potential changes in awareness, knowledge, attitudes, actions of participants and reported changes in their family communication patterns. Mer W. Francis, PhD, MSW and Ya-Li Yang, Ph.D. Student, MSW. Here are a few of the Initial findings from the May 4th private screening:

Increased understanding that addiction is a biological disease by more than 10%.
Family members reported a significant 11.8-point increase on a 1–100 scale in the emphasis on the importance of family relationships after watching the film.
Audience members reported increased knowledge about self-care, supporting/empowering communication, setting healthy boundaries, and accessing and building community.

We welcome donations from individuals, foundations and grants. We will not be accepting donations from treatment providers for this project.

ALL donations given through this account go through Illume (a 501c3, non-profit) and then directly to the Together: Family Recovery project and will help us build resources for family recovery.

To learn more about the film, watch the trailer, listen to the recap video from one of our screenings, look for upcoming screenings, or check out our resources -- visit our website.

THANK YOU!

Together: Family Recovery Production Team & ILLUME