The C.A.R.E.S. Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, support, resources, and hope for families, friends, and anyone with a loved one affected by mental health and substance use disorders. 

To expand our reach and increase access to resources needed by the individuals and communities we serve, C.A.R.E.S. has aligned with Confidant Health, a virtual clinic specializing in substance use and mental health. 

The Confidant Cares Family and Friends Group meets virtually on Mondays from 7pm-9pm EST.

The C.A.R.E.S. Group, founded by a mother and her son, is a direct response to the increase in addiction, overdoses, and tragic deaths of young people in local communities. They felt first-hand the devastating impact that substance use has on the entire family. In their personal struggles, which span over a decade, they discovered a lack of available resources for parents and other affected family members. 

C.A.R.E.S. offers weekly support groups that provide professional facilitation, ongoing education, support services, and recovery resources for parents, families, and community members addressing issues related to substance misuse and its devastating effects. 

Confidant Health is a virtual substance use and mental health clinic dedicated to offering evidence-based care for individuals and families. Confidant is restructuring care delivery to remove barriers to high-quality care for addiction and commonly co-occurring mental health conditions. Clinical services, such as medications and therapy, and holistic services to support wellbeing, including coaching, support groups, and education, are all available virtually on the Confidant platform for as little as $1. 

Addiction impacts the whole family.

That’s why we offer services for everyone.

Donna co-founded C.A.R.E.S. (Community Addiction & Recovery Education & Support) with her son Matthew to proactively address substance misuse, overdoses, and deaths of people in their community. C.A.R.E.S. offers compassionate support and resources for those with loved ones struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Donna’s passion and mission is to provide quality education, support, resources, and hope. She’s motivated by her own family’s experience and her tenure as an educator and school administrator for 40+ years.

Message with Donna for more information about the Confidant Cares Family and Friends Group or for family-focused support and care navigation. 

Donna DeLuca

Co-founder, CARES Group

Matthew is in recovery from addiction and previously served as an outreach coordinator for treatment centers. Matthew co-founded the C.A.R.E.S. Group with his mother, Donna, to spread support, healing, and hope to individuals and families like there’s that need assistance. 

Matt now serves as a Matchmaker and Business Development manager for Confidant Health. Chat with Matt to get matched with Confidant services that meet your needs - there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. 

Matt DeLuca

Co-founder, CARES Group