Can Family Members participate in the Recovery Process at Crossroads?

At Crossroads, we believe the answer to this question is yes, because substance use affects everyone in the family, so it’s important that family members are involved in the treatment and recovery process.

At Crossroads there are important ways in which family support in addiction recovery may look like:

Intervening in a crisis situation

At Crossroads Recovery Centres we have qualified and trained addictions specialist who support families in the process of staging an intervention for their loved one who struggles with addiction.

• Finding treatment options and helping them get into treatment.

Crossroads Recovery Centres offers a safe and obligation free assessment with one of our qualified addiction councillors, to the family member who struggles with addiction.

• At Crossroads Recovery Centres, our families are welcomed, within 7 days of admission to attend a family information session in which the families are given an opportunity to provide necessary information about their life, and substance abuse of the family member that will help the treatment professionals at Crossroads Recovery Centres provide the right type of care.
•  Families are often voiceless when it comes to the disease of addiction. At Crossroads Recovery Centre family members are given an opportunity to write family letters, which allows them to openly share their experience of their loved one abusing substance. This process is found to be very therapeutic and empowers the family members a great deal.
• At Crossroads Recovery Centres the families of our clients are encouraged to visit their loved ones on a Sunday during our family visiting hours, as it is important for both the family member and the addict to rebuild relationships. Families are once again encouraged to participate in the recovery process by providing the councillors with feedback on their experience with their loved ones and any concerns they might have.
• We at Crossroads Recovery Centre offer a bi weekly family support group, where the families are able to hear shares from previous clients and their families, as well as raise any questions they might have. The families are also introduced to groups such as Al-Anon and Nar-Anon, two of the most prominent support groups for families of addicts. Al-Anon is for families of alcoholics. On the other hand, Nar-Anon is for families dealing with drug addicts. Both groups are structured based on the 12-step program.
• Healthy family roles and behaviors include holding the loved one accountable for their behavior and that is why, at Crossroads we offer a family exit meeting on completion of the client’s treatment, in which they share with their families what their on-going recovery process will entail once they are home.

It is unfortunate that addiction is not a spectator sport and everybody gets to play: at Crossroads Recovery Centre we believe the same should apply to the recovery process.

FAQs and Answers

1. Can family members participate in the recovery process at Crossroads?
   Yes, at Crossroads Recovery Centre, family members are actively involved in the recovery process to support their loved ones through treatment and beyond.
2. What role does family support play in addiction recovery?
   Family support is vital as it helps mitigate the effects of substance abuse and enhances treatment outcomes through emotional, practical, and motivational assistance.
3. How are families included in the treatment programme at Crossroads Recovery Centre?
   Families are invited to attend a family information session within seven days of admission, where they can share important insights that help tailor the treatment.
4. Are there support groups available for families?
   Yes, Crossroads Recovery Centre offers bi-weekly family support groups, and families are introduced to established groups such as Al-Anon and Nar-Anon.
5. What is the purpose of family letters at Crossroads Recovery Centre?
   Family letters provide a therapeutic outlet for relatives to express their experiences, helping both the family and the client understand the impact of substance abuse.
6. Can families visit their loved ones during treatment?
   Absolutely – designated family visiting hours on Sundays allow families to reconnect and rebuild relationships with their loved ones during recovery.
7. What happens during a family exit meeting?
   During a family exit meeting, families are briefed on the client’s ongoing recovery process and provided with guidance on supporting long-term sobriety.
8. How does Crossroads assist families in crisis situations?
   The centre’s qualified addiction specialists offer support for crisis interventions, helping families stage interventions and access safe, obligation-free assessments.