The Link Foundation AOD was founded by Paula and Renee who shared a passion for the AOD and mental health sectors. They noticed that most service providers focused solely on either substance users or their families, but not both. However, research has demonstrated that involving families and communities in the recovery process leads to better outcomes. Therefore, The Link Foundation AOD was established to address this gap and offer all-encompassing therapy, training, advocacy, and support to anyone impacted by substance use. The foundation recognizes the importance of collaborating with individuals and communities to accomplish sustainable change.