Not My Child Documentary
The purpose of Not My Child is to help families understand substance use and recovery through stories of lived experience. Hear from parents who would’ve never thought they would have to live through the devastation of watching their child succumb to the disease of addiction. In this film, these parents share valuable insight and knowledge about substance use disorders including warning signs, early intervention steps, and advice on how to address substance use disorders at home.
Schedule a Showing
Not My Child is available for showings nationwide. Request our Not My Child film kit by filling out our Showing Request Form and a team member will contact you to complete the next steps.
Addiction does not discriminate
“When I thought of people that used heroin, I did not think of my beautiful daughter who plays basketball—who has been a good kid all of her life.”
Not My Child is a film about the effects substance use disorders have on families within our communities.
The intent of the film is to help parents understand the severity and dangers inherent in substance use. These stories of lived experience are significant in ending the stigma, educating the public, and showing that there is hope—and recovery is possible.
The objective of screening this 45-minute documentary is to help parents be better equipped to address substance use disorders within their families by learning the warning signs and what they can do if intervention is necessary. Screening this film also gives you the opportunity to provide support to your community—as well as answer questions on the topic of substance use disorders.
Please Note: All screenings of Not My Child must be facilitated by a behavioral health professional and/or a parent or individual with lived experience with substance use disorders.
Request a Showing
To request a screening of “Not My Child,” please fill out the form below.
A member of the Missouri Mental Health Foundation staff will then reach out to coordinate your request within 3-4 business days.
Please Note: All screenings must be facilitated by a behavioral health professional and/or a parent affected by substance use disorders.