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 Heart AIC (Adults In Crisis)  Heart AIC Mission  Heart AIC Meeting Guidelines
Heart AIC is an anonymous, confidential support group designed by caregivers for caregivers.  

If you are the parent or guardian of a teen or young adult whom you suspect is involved with drugs or alcohol, or is behaving in ways that are disruptive and unmanageable to you family, we understand.

We also know what it is like to be alone with these problems.  We know the feelings of frustration anxiety, and even depression that can arise.

Heart AIC is here to help

To support parents and adults who are caring for teens and older children

Heart AIC Goals:

- To support each other regardless of our parenting style and the different stages of crisis and
   acceptance we may be feeling
- To let parents and guardians know that they are not alone, not only in difficult times but 
   also at times of celebration
- To empower parents and guardians to take control of their lives and homes by setting 
   boundaries

  • This is an anonymous program.  Please use first names only to respect privacy and confidentiality.  What you see, hear, and say, stays here.
  • There is no charge. Donations are accepted to offset the space rental and coffee.
  • Come as often as you like, whenever you need or want to.
  • You do not have to share during meetings.  Join in whenever you are comfortable.
  • Please be respectful of the person speaking - only one at a time.
  • Please introduce yourself "My name is ________________.  My Heartache child is ________________."
  • Adults only please.
  • Please join us Mondays at 7PM at the Salvation Army, 110 Saltonstall Street, Canandaigua, NY

    What Parents Say...

    "It's such a relief to be among other parents who have had similar experiences."
    "It isn't that we don't love our kids; sometimes we just don't like them very much."
    "If you haven't lived it, you just can't understand.  We've all lived it."
    "We learn a lot from our kids, like how the court system works."
    "People who don't know how hard we've worked for our child try to offer advice or even blame us for the problems we're facing."
    "Sometimes other parents have experiences and resources that can help me deal with our situation."
    "What college fund?  We spent it all on lawyers and rehab!"