Family Resources & Support
🚨 Family Crisis Support Available 24/7
If your loved one is in immediate danger or you need emergency guidance, our family crisis specialists are standing by.
Call Family Crisis Line: 1-855-787-2424Recognizing When Your Loved One Needs Help
Understanding the warning signs of addiction can help you take action before the situation becomes life-threatening
Warning Signs Checklist
Check all that apply to your loved one's situation:
If you checked 3 or more items, it's time to seek professional help. If your loved one has expressed suicidal thoughts, call our crisis line immediately.
How to Help: Do's and Don'ts
Learn how to support your loved one's recovery while protecting your own wellbeing
✓ DO
- Learn about addiction as a disease
- Set clear, consistent boundaries
- Take care of your own mental health
- Express love while refusing to enable
- Seek professional guidance for interventions
- Connect with other families in similar situations
- Practice patience - recovery is a process
- Celebrate small victories and progress
- Keep emergency numbers readily available
- Document concerning behaviors or incidents
✗ DON'T
- Give money or pay their bills
- Make excuses for their behavior
- Threaten consequences you won't follow through on
- Use guilt, shame, or blame as motivation
- Try to control their recovery process
- Ignore your own needs and wellbeing
- Keep their addiction a secret to protect them
- Attempt an intervention without professional help
- Give up hope after setbacks or relapses
- Take their addiction personally
Comprehensive Family Support Programs
We provide multiple levels of support to meet your family's unique needs and circumstances
Family Therapy Program
- ✓ Weekly family therapy sessions
- ✓ Communication skills training
- ✓ Relationship healing and rebuilding trust
- ✓ Conflict resolution strategies
- ✓ Healthy boundary setting
- ✓ Long-term family recovery planning
Family Education Workshops
- ✓ Understanding addiction as a disease
- ✓ Recognizing enabling behaviors
- ✓ Codependency recovery education
- ✓ Supporting without rescuing
- ✓ Relapse prevention for families
- ✓ Self-care strategies for family members
Professional Intervention Services
- ✓ Certified intervention specialist
- ✓ Family preparation and coaching
- ✓ Structured intervention planning
- ✓ Direct admission coordination
- ✓ Follow-up family support
- ✓ Crisis management assistance
Support Groups & Peer Networks
- ✓ Weekly family support groups
- ✓ Al-Anon and Nar-Anon referrals
- ✓ Alumni family network
- ✓ Virtual support group options
- ✓ Peer mentorship programs
- ✓ 24/7 family crisis support
The Family Recovery Journey
Understanding the stages of family healing helps set realistic expectations and celebrate progress
Recognition & Crisis
Acknowledging the problem exists and that professional help is needed. This often follows a crisis event or intervention.
Family Support: Crisis counseling, emergency planning, immediate safety measuresTaking Action
Your loved one enters treatment while the family begins their own healing process through education and therapy.
Family Support: Family therapy begins, education about addiction, communication trainingEarly Recovery (0-6 months)
Focus on building new routines, establishing boundaries, and learning healthy communication patterns.
Family Support: Weekly family sessions, boundary setting, relapse prevention educationSustained Recovery (6+ months)
Rebuilding trust, celebrating milestones, and developing long-term strategies for family wellness.
Family Support: Ongoing support groups, alumni network, family wellness planningFamily Thriving
Families develop resilience, enjoy restored relationships, and often help other families facing similar challenges.
Family Support: Peer mentorship opportunities, alumni events, ongoing resourcesFree Family Resources
Access our comprehensive library of educational materials, guides, and tools for families
Family Recovery Guide
Complete guide to supporting a loved one through addiction recovery
Download FreeIntervention Planning Checklist
Step-by-step guide for planning and executing a professional intervention
Get ChecklistEmergency Contact Card
Printable card with crisis hotlines and emergency contacts for families
Print CardFamily Recovery Calendar
Track milestones, appointments, and celebrate recovery progress together
Get CalendarCommunication Scripts
Helpful conversation starters and scripts for difficult family discussions
View ScriptsSelf-Care Toolkit
Resources for family members to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing
Access ToolkitFrequently Asked Family Questions
Get answers to the most common questions families have about addiction and recovery
Q: How do I know if my loved one is ready for treatment?
A: You don't need to wait for them to be "ready." Many people enter treatment reluctantly and find motivation during the process. Professional interventions can help motivate someone who is resistant to treatment.
Q: What if they refuse to go to treatment?
A: Our intervention specialists can help create a plan to motivate your loved one to accept help. We also provide support for families even when the person with addiction isn't ready for treatment.
Q: How can I stop enabling without abandoning them?
A: Our family therapy program teaches you how to set loving boundaries that support recovery rather than addiction. You can express love while refusing to enable destructive behaviors.
Q: Will my loved one hate me for forcing them into treatment?
A: Initially they may be angry, but most people eventually express gratitude for family members who helped save their life. Our family therapy helps navigate these difficult emotions.
Q: How do I protect other family members, especially children?
A: We provide specialized support for families with children, including age-appropriate education about addiction and strategies for maintaining stability during treatment.
Take the First Step Today
You don't have to face this alone. Our family support specialists are available 24/7 to help you navigate this challenging time and find the right resources for your family.