For families · California
Recovery happens
in relationships.
Resources, education, and support for the families who love someone in care at our Woodland Hills location. You matter to the outcome.
How we partner with families
Four ways family is built into our care.
Family education
Sessions on the neurobiology of addiction, mental illness, and recovery. Knowing what's happening reduces blame and shame.
Family therapy
Where clinically appropriate, sessions with the client and family members focus on communication, repair, and shared accountability.
Boundaries & self-care
Loving someone in recovery is exhausting. We coach families on healthy boundaries that support — not enable — recovery.
Crisis & relapse
Plain-language planning so you know what to do if things go sideways. We don't ghost when there's a crisis — we engage.
Honest talk
What we won't promise.
- We won't promise "cured." Recovery isn't a destination — it's a practice.
- We won't promise no relapse. Relapse is part of many recovery journeys. We have plans for that.
- We won't promise quick fixes. Real outcomes take time. We're built for the long haul.
- We won't promise privacy from family without consent. Adult clients control what gets shared. We'll tell you what we can.
What we will
What we will do.
- Treat the whole person. Mental health and substance use are handled by one team — not two clinics.
- Stay with you across levels of care. Same clinical team from detox through outpatient.
- Keep you informed where consent allows. Family programming, education, and updates within HIPAA boundaries.
- Help even if we're not the right fit. Free 15-minute clinical screening and warm referrals.
External family resources
National support communities.
- • NAMI Family-to-Family — peer education for mental health caregivers
- • Al-Anon Family Groups — for families of people with alcohol use disorders
- • Nar-Anon — for families of people with substance use disorders
- • Partnership to End Addiction — caregiver helpline and resources
If you're worried they're in crisis
988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or 911.
Available 24/7 in the U.S. If you can't reach your loved one and you're afraid for their safety, call 911 for a welfare check.
You're not alone in this.
Call our Californiaadmissions team. We'll talk through what you're seeing, what care might fit, and what your next step looks like.