Family Support

Services to Support Families

Addiction affects more than just the person struggling… families & loved ones sometimes also need to heal. At Touchstone, we care about strengthening you and your family as you embark on this emotional, and often overwhelming journey towards recovery. The best results are often achieved when BOTH you and your family participate together in our treatment program.

Educating families to become more understanding regarding addiction and the necessary steps on the path to recovery so they can be equipped in their supportive role
Integrated sessions with family members twice a week as part of an individual’s Intensive Outpatient Program
Medically-based expert advice for family members reinforcing their supporting role in the individual’s recovery process

All family support services are free for existing patients and alumni, forever.

Are you enabling a loved one?

ENABLING BEHAVIOR

Ignoring the problem or making excuses for the addict's behavior.
Bailing the addict out of legal or financial troubles caused by their addiction.
Continuously lending the addict money or providing shelter and food, even when they show no effort to seek help.
Covering up for the addict, lying to friends or family members about their addiction or whereabouts.
Drinking or using drugs with the addicted family member, even if it's just to "keep them company."

NON-ENABLING BEHAVIOR

Encouraging the addict to seek professional help, such as therapy or rehab.
Setting clear boundaries and sticking to them, such as not lending them money or allowing them to stay in the house while they are using drugs or alcohol.
Refusing to be a part of any activity that promotes or enables the addict's behavior.
Offering support and understanding, but not attempting to solve all their problems or make excuses for their actions.
Educating oneself about addiction and recovery, to better understand the problem and to find ways to offer effective support.