The safe, understanding village for moms of kids who misuse substances and struggle with mental health
When you’re parenting a teen or young adult who misuses drugs and alcohol and struggles with mental health…
It feels like no one truly gets it,
Silence feels safer than sharing your reality, and
Your love feels powerless over today's substances.
What industry leaders say
Just wanted to give a shout out to Hopestream, an incredible resource for parents who have teens struggling with addictions. It is a very lonely place to be and Hopestream provides a community and support for parents who need it in their darkest moments. They also provide parents access to the tools the need to help rebuild their home and lives.
Krissy Pozatek, MSWFounder & Author, The Parallel Process 
I'm so grateful for the Hopestream Community and all their work. I'm constantly connecting parents to the unique platform and communities as it is an amazing resource and support tool unlike anything that has ever existed before.
Dr. Weston Robins, President & FounderEternal Strength Center for Radical Youth Work 
I've enjoyed listening to the Hopestream podcasts. I've also forwarded information about the parent support communities to a few of my families, one of which had already heard about the podcast from a friend. In my opinion, more parents need to know you are out there.
Eric Fawson, LCSW Elements Programs 
There's nothing more isolating for a parent than navigating finding help for your child. These communities, and all the resources they include, are truly a beacon of light during some dark days. I refer families often because having that community will often help them, help themselves.
Joanna LilleyEducational Consultant, Lilley Consulting 
Hopestream Community is a supplemental resource for many parents we coach at Solutions Parenting Support. They create a safe space for parents to find a tribe with whom they can explore their successes and failures. The skills they offer parents provide an alternative to the "just kick them out" approach that can be depended on too quickly when you have a family member misusing substances. If you are looking for hope, community, and alternative and creative solutions to the hard moments with your family, join The Stream or The Woods Communites.
Hilary Moses, MSWSolutions Family Support 
Partnering with Hopestream has been an incredible resource for the parents I work with. The compassionate, nonjudgmental approach helps families feel supported and less alone in what can be an overwhelming journey. What stands out most is the way they blend expert guidance with deep empathy—it’s a rare and powerful combination. In addition to my partnering with Hopestream, I always feel confident referring parents to the platform because I know they’ll be met with care, clarity, and community.
Lisa Pepper Satkin, MA, MFT 
A wise friend told me, "No one brings a casserole when your child struggles with substances." That's why I recommend the Hopestream podcast and community to anyone with a child, regardless of the child's age. You are not alone. You will learn the CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) model which is research-backed and not just suitable for families who are coping with the disease of addiction; it is just good parenting skills.
Jenney Wilder, Founder & CEOAllKindsofTherapy.com 
We’ve been fortunate to have several families—both current and alumni—actively involved in Hopestream, and it’s been incredible to witness the impact. What I appreciate most about Hopestream is that it truly is a community. That word gets thrown around a lot, but in this case, it’s accurate. Families find a place where they can be seen, heard, and supported, often for the first time since starting this journey with a loved one struggling with substance use or mental health issues.
Sebastian Martin, Exec. Dir. of OperationsNew Life House 
We are big fans of the work Hopestream does helping families through some very rough times. During the aftercare process, family involvement is critical to the recovery of our clients, and I can clearly see the difference in the parent’s work and outcomes when they’re engaged in Hopestream.
Scott DeLeauAdmission Dir., The Grounds Recovery & Mare's House 
"I don't know anyone whose child struggles like mine."
We hear this often.
You might be surrounded by people who love you, but it still feels like you’re speaking a language they can’t possibly understand.
You calculate if the potential relief of sharing your truth is worth the inevitable flood of well-meaning but cringe-worthy advice. (just take away their phone!)
And the sheer insanity of warning your child about the danger of today’s highly potent substances feels like trying to hold back the tide with a kitchen strainer.
Yet somewhere beneath the exhaustion and fear, you know there must be a way forward – if only you could find others to lock arms with on this battlefield you’re navigating.
We get you.
You feel alone, afraid, helpless and overwhelmed, and where do you even start to find real support?
That nagging fear that keeps you up at 2 AM? We know it. The isolation that makes you feel like crawling under the covers for a month? Been there. The helplessness that weighs on your heart? It’s so heavy.
Our members once stood exactly where you are now – afraid, alone, and uncertain if things would ever get better.
You've Just Found Your People
We created exactly what we couldn’t find when we needed it most—a private village where you’re instantly understood, where sharing brings relief instead of judgment, where guidance comes from those who’ve actually navigated these waters, and where you discover you’re far from powerless.
A path forward exists. The support you need is here. And those people who get exactly what you’re going through?
We're here waiting for you.
Hear from moms like you...
We’ll just put this up front
You’re likely going to need to rethink everything you thought you knew about substance use and addiction.
(And recognize this is a marathon, not a sprint.)
Now that we’ve said that – the good news is we’ve done the hard work for you and wrapped up everything you need in one supportive, beautiful membership, The Stream.
Our magic formula
COMMUNITY
The Stream is where you’ll get plugged into a welcoming, positive village of passionate, caring moms where nothing you share could shock us. The overwhelming isolation you've been feeling is met with genuine acceptance and connection. You’ll feel in your bones that you’re not doing this alone anymore.
EDUCATION
The Stream is where you’ll begin a guided learning experience to help break through the self-doubt, shame, lack of understanding and frustration that comes with a struggling child. You’ll also learn how to take care of yourself - without all the guilt.
RESOURCES
We don’t want you resorting to desperate 2AM internet searches when it comes to your child’s health and safety. Our curated, expert resources move you forward faster in your path to a more positive and healthier child and family.
Regardless of what life looks like today...
The Stream membership will help you to…
- Prioritize your own well-being (sounds crazy, right?)
- Feel connected and accepted
- Feel authentically supported
- Be a more empowered mom
- Feel more confident and educated about your child’s addiction
- Access vetted tools and resources
- Bring more peace and less drama to your life
- View things from different perspectives
- Shape your behavior so you can best support your child
Join the village today
Created by moms,
just for moms
Brenda Zane & Cathy Cioth, Co-Founders, Hopestream Community
We created this for you, mama.
We came within millimeters of losing our kids to addiction, and the years we spent trying to save them nearly killed us too. We created The Stream membership to prevent other families from suffering the same level of fear, isolation, confusion and despair that weighed on us, year after year.
We weren’t satisfied with taking a frantic, haphazard approach of cobbling together resources (when our brains were fried) and didn’t love being told we had to use ‘tough love’ and let our kids hit ‘rock bottom.’
THAT WASN’T AN OPTION WE COULD ACCEPT
But nothing existed that met our craving for a loving, accepting community, that offered us trusted, curated resources and also, most importantly, gave us the education we knew we needed to make positive changes in our families.
Where could we get all of it, in one place, with air-tight privacy and a badass group of women to do it with? It didn’t exist. Which is why we created The Stream, and we can’t wait to welcome you into our village of support, education and resources.
Come on in.
Support that shows up for you.
You don’t have to figure this out alone
The Stream Full Membership
$620
$
111
Month
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Live group coaching with Brenda Zane & Hopestream leaders
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Get connected at 30+ live events (Zoom & chats)
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Learn with CRAFT training & expert guest speakers
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Reduce overwhelm with vetted resources
Join us with no risk for two weeks
We get it — joining something new takes courage when you’re already carrying so much.
Here’s how the trial works:
Days 1–14: Free to explore, no charge
Cancel before day 14: You owe nothing
Stay after day 14: $111/month or $1,110/year, which includes your trial period
What's included in your membership
Hopestream Community is committed to equity pricing for those with marginalized identities and parents in need. Please get in touch with us here for sliding-scale membership options.
Still have questions?
We get it. This journey comes with a lot of twists and turns. Use our Frequently Asked Questions section to learn more about your options, find answers to awkward questions, and learn more about Hopestream’s offerings.
