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CARES is a safe space for families and caregivers to understand addiction, recovery, and communication.

We combine expert guidance, lived experience, and real tools to help you heal and grow alongside your loved one not apart from them.

03/24/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the people behind CARES, and we want you to get to know the hearts leading this community.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be introducing the individuals who help make CARES what it is, walking alongside families navigating addiction.

Today, we begin where CARES began.

Russ Norwood and Waylan Johnson are the founders behind CARES. What started as a shared vision has grown into a place where families can find support, understanding, and real conversations around addiction and recovery.

They built CARES on the belief that no one should have to walk through this alone.

When compassion replaces judgment, families begin to heal.
That belief is at the core of everything CARES stands for.

We’re honored to have them leading the way, and we look forward to introducing more of the team in the weeks ahead.

Join us every Monday night at 6:30PM.

03/23/2026

This one matters.

If someone you love is struggling with addiction, you don’t have to carry it alone. CARES is a space for families and caregivers to gain real understanding, practical tools, and support from people who truly get it.

Join us tonight at 6:30 PM with Gerson Bravo as we talk about the connection between chronic pain, self-medication, and how families can respond with clarity and compassion.

📍 Cornerstone Church ATX – Lakeway, TX
💻 Join us in person or live on YouTube
🔗 https://youtube.com/?si=kQX0w6U5zZ9Dq_Tn

You are not alone in this.

03/22/2026

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

At CARES, we provide support for families and loved ones navigating addiction through education, practical tools, and real conversations that bring clarity. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to help, or simply looking for guidance, this is a space designed for you.

Each week, you’ll gain:
• A better understanding of addiction
• Tools for healthy boundaries and communication
• Support from others who truly understand
• Insight from experienced professionals

If someone you love is struggling with substance use, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Join us this Monday night at 6:30 PM! Lakeway campus
In person or online
Learn more at carescommunity.us

03/17/2026

Healing begins when we start asking better questions about addiction.

Environment, pain, and life experiences can all influence substance use. Understanding those connections helps families respond with compassion and clarity.

Join us Monday, March 23 at 6:30 PM for a CARES conversation with Gerson Bravo.

Learn more at carescommunity.us

03/11/2026

When someone you love is struggling with addiction, the story is often more complex than it appears. Chronic pain, both physical and emotional, can sometimes lead people to self-medicate in ways that impact their health, relationships, and families.

Join us Monday, March 23 at 6:30 PM as therapist Gerson Bravo speaks on “When Family Members Self-Medicate from Chronic Pain.” This CARES session will explore how pain, addiction, and family dynamics intersect and how loved ones can respond with greater understanding and support.

Learn more at carescommunity.us

Join us Monday March 23 at 6:30pm

03/05/2026

Chronic physical pain and emotional pain can sometimes lead individuals to cope in unhealthy ways, including substance misuse. This session will explore how chronic pain can contribute to self-medication, how it affects families, and how loved ones can better understand and communicate with those who are struggling while still caring for their own well-being.

We invite you to join us Monday, March 23 at 6:30 PM for a CARES Community conversation with Gerson Bravo, as he speaks on:

“When Family Members Self-Medicate from Chronic Pain.”

Learn more : carescommunity.us
Follow for more resources around addiction and supporting your loved one.

03/04/2026

If someone you love is struggling with addiction, understanding the root causes matters.

Join us Monday, March 23rd at 6:30 PM as therapist Gerson Bravo speaks on “When Family Members Self-Medicate from Chronic Pain.” This CARES session will explore the link between chronic pain, substance misuse, and how families can respond with healthier communication, boundaries, and support.

📅 Monday, March 23 | 6:30 PM
📍 In person or streaming on our YouTube channel

02/26/2026

When you love someone struggling with addiction, you often carry the weight silently. The fear. The responsibility. The constant second-guessing.

But here’s the truth: you are not responsible for fixing their addiction. You are responsible for caring for your own well-being.

Families need recovery support too. Through addiction education, practical boundary-setting tools, and compassionate community, healing becomes possible for everyone involved.

If you’re looking for support for families affected by addiction, this space was created for you.

Join us Monday March 23 at 6:30 PM.
Learn more at carescommunity.us

02/25/2026

Loving someone through addiction is exhausting.
You can care deeply and still feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and unsure what to do next.

Addiction impacts the entire family system, not just the person struggling. That means family members, spouses, parents, and caregivers need support, education, and practical recovery tools too.

If you’re searching for addiction support for families, help for caregivers of addicts, or guidance on setting healthy boundaries, you are not alone.

You are allowed to love them.
You are allowed to protect yourself.
You are allowed to get support.

Join us Monday March 23 at 6:30 PM.
Learn more at carescommunity.us

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