CARES Community

04/23/2026

Most families ask the same question:
“What is my role in all of this?”

We’re honored to welcome Frank Schmitt, Founder and CEO of Heartwood Recovery, as our next CARES guest speaker.

Topic: The Role of Families in Recovery

Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation, and families are often a critical part of the healing process.

With both professional expertise and his own experience in long-term recovery, Frank brings a perspective that is grounded, honest, and deeply impactful. His work focuses on helping not just individuals, but families learn how to support, reconnect, and heal together.

If you love someone navigating addiction, this conversation will bring clarity to where you fit, and what healing can look like moving forward.

📍 Join us In Person or Online
🗓 Monday, April 27
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Cornerstone Church Lakeway, Austin, TX
▶️ Live on YouTube (The CARES Community)

Come learn your role.
Come find support.
Come experience hope.

04/20/2026

Tomorrow night at 6:30PM.

If this message hit you… don’t scroll past it.

Loving someone through addiction is not easy. It’s heavy, emotional, and often leaves you wondering what’s right and what’s too much.

This is exactly why we’re having this conversation.

Join us at Cornerstone Church ATX as Eli Yates walks through what it looks like to support someone while still holding healthy boundaries.

Real conversation. Real guidance. A room full of people who understand.

We’ll save you a seat, in person or online.

⬇️ Tag someone to come with you or send this to someone who needs it.

04/18/2026

You can love someone deeply… and still need boundaries.

But knowing how to hold both without losing connection isn’t always clear.

This Monday at 6:30 PM, we’re having that conversation.

Holding Boundaries Without Losing Connection
Join us at Cornerstone Church ATX or online

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04/18/2026

1 in 5 Americans struggle with substance use, and behind every number is a family trying to understand, support, and navigate what comes next.

If you missed Monday night’s conversation with Drew Dutton from Phoenix House Texas, you can still watch the full replay.

Drew walked through how stress impacts the brain and what that means for families facing addiction, giving real, practical insight you can actually use.

This is the kind of conversation that brings clarity in the middle of confusion.

⬇️ Watch the replay below and share it with someone who needs it

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04/17/2026

Join us this Monday at 6:30 PM at Cornerstone Church ATX for a powerful conversation with Eli Yates.

Eli serves in youth ministry, walking closely with students and families through real-life challenges, relationships, and growth. He brings a grounded, honest perspective on what it actually looks like to show up for people, without losing yourself in the process.

Topic: Holding Boundaries Without Losing Connection

If you’ve ever struggled with where to draw the line while still loving someone well… this is for you.

Come in person or join us online, we’ll save you a seat.

⬇️ Tag someone who needs this or plan to come with you

04/16/2026

If you missed Monday night at CARES with Drew Dutton, you can still catch the conversation.

Drew unpacked how stress impacts the brain and what that really means for families walking through addiction, and it’s one you don’t want to skip.

Watch the full replay below and take a step toward better understanding, clarity, and support.

⬇️ Watch now and share with someone who needs this

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04/15/2026

Meet René Gaitan — CARES Moderator & Clinical Advisor

With over 20 years of experience supporting families through conflict, trauma, and addiction, René brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to every conversation at CARES.

As a licensed clinical social worker, professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and leader in recovery-focused care, René helps guide families toward clarity, connection, and practical next steps.

When Compassion Replaces Judgment, Families Begin to Heal.

We’re grateful for the role René plays in creating a space where families feel supported, understood, and not alone.

Join us Monday nights at 6:30 PM.
📍 In person or online

04/13/2026

Addiction doesn’t just affect one person, it affects the entire family.

Stress, fear, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion often become part of daily life. Over time, this stress can impact decision-making, communication, and even physical health.

On Monday, April 13 at 6:30 PM, Drew Dutton, CEO of Phoenix House Texas, will share how stress affects families navigating addiction, and what families can do to move toward clarity, strength, and healing.

This conversation is designed for:
• Parents and caregivers
• Spouses and loved ones
• Anyone supporting someone struggling with addiction

When families understand stress, they can begin to respond differently — with compassion, boundaries, and hope.

📍 Join us In Person or Online
🗓 Monday, April 13
🕡 6:30 PM CDT

Come learn. Come connect. Come find support.

04/10/2026

When addiction enters a family, it often brings confusion, fear, and difficult decisions.

But what if understanding addiction differently could change how families respond?

On Monday, April 13 at 6:30 PM, Drew Dutton of Phoenix House Texas will share insights on understanding addiction through compassion, education, and lived experience.

This conversation will help families:
• Understand addiction more clearly
• Reduce fear and uncertainty
• Learn how to respond with compassion
• Find hope in difficult circumstances

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

📍 Join us In Person or Online
🗓 Monday, April 13
🕡 6:30 PM CDT

Because when understanding grows, healing can begin.

04/09/2026

Join us Monday night at 6:30 PM as Drew Dutton, CEO of Phoenix House Texas, shares how stress affects the brain and what that means for families navigating addiction.

This conversation is designed to bring understanding, practical insight, and hope to those supporting a loved one through addiction.

Whether you’re currently walking through this, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand, this night is for you.

📍 Join us In Person or Online
🗓 Monday, April 13
🕡 6:30 PM CDT

Come be part of the conversation.
Come find support.
Come experience hope.

04/07/2026

Watching someone you love struggle with addiction can leave families feeling helpless, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next.

But there is hope, and there is support.

On Monday, April 13 at 6:30 PM, Drew Dutton from Phoenix House Texas will share insights for families navigating addiction and how to move from fear toward meaningful support.

This conversation is for anyone:
• Supporting a loved one struggling with addiction
• Looking for guidance and understanding
• Wanting to connect with others walking a similar path

You are not alone, and you don’t have to carry this by yourself.

📍 Join us In Person or Online
🗓 Monday, April 13
🕡 6:30 PM CDT

Bring a friend, a family member, or simply come as you are.

04/06/2026

When addiction or overdose becomes part of your reality, knowing what to do can feel overwhelming.

But you don’t have to navigate it alone.

This Monday at 6:30 PM, Daniel Sledge will walk through quick action steps families can take when faced with overdose or addiction, offering practical guidance, real-world insight, and compassionate understanding for those in difficult moments.

This conversation is for:
• Families feeling unsure where to start
• Loved ones wanting to be prepared
• Anyone seeking understanding and support
• Those walking alongside someone struggling

These are the conversations that equip families, bring clarity, and create hope.

📍 Monday at 6:30 PM CDT
🤝 In Person + Live Stream Available
💬 Come listen. Come learn. Come find support.

Bring someone who may need this conversation.

Because knowing what to do can make all the difference.