Help for Family & Friends

The decision to seek information and ask for help on behalf of someone you know is not an easy one. Dealing with the disease of addiction and/or an emotional or psychological condition can be complex and very challenging. You may be visiting this site to learn more about addiction or mental health conditions, or you may be looking for a treatment center in order to seek help for your loved one or friend.

If you want to talk with a knowledgeable counselor now, call 1-800-411-0373 or you may send a confidential email. 

You also may be considering asking for help for yourself. Research indicates that when family members and children receive help and participate in their own recovery, the likelihood of long-term recovery increases for the person suffering from co-occurring conditions.

In This Section

Help for Family & Friends is designed to help you gather all of the information you need to make a difference in the life of your family member or loved one. You’ll find interesting and helpful information on:

• Family Matters
  This section presents information that is specific to families of those who suffer with addiction and/or emotional conditions. You will find pertinent information about why your loved one may have difficulty taking his or her medications or following a treatment plan, learn what you can do to better help and offer support of your loved one, and access resources for more information about self-help recovery groups and other valuable resources.
• Addictive Conditions
  Information is presented on the different types of addictive conditions, such as alcohol and drug addictions, eating disorders, gambling addictions, and sexual addictions.
• Mental Health Conditions
  Millions of people with an addiction also have a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, or vice versa. Take advantage of the information presented here to learn more about mental health conditions.
• Treatment Options
  Learn about the state-of-the-art treatment options that are available today. Some treatment centers are especially designed to help those who suffer from co-occurring addiction and/or mental health conditions to ensure a complete recovery plan. These treatment programs can be personalized so that your loved one receives the care he or she needs.
• About Self-Help and Recovery Communities
  The treatment centers presented here incorporate 12-Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and/or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) to provide invaluable support for long-term health and recovery. In this section, you’ll learn more about these programs and others.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Select this option to read through a list of questions that often are asked. You might find the answers to your questions, or if not, you can e-mail or call us any time, day or night, 24/7, free of charge.