Addiction has devastating effects on individuals, families, friends, loved ones and communities. As a loved one reaching out for help, you have likely suffered from many of these effects – heartbreak, frustration, hopelessness and despair. You may be confused and not sure where to start. Below are some first steps family members can take in helping their loved one.

Every person has unique needs. No single treatment approach works for all. Completing a thorough assessment and screening can significantly impact your ability to better understand your loved-one’s unique needs. Our staff can assist in that process anytime.

Substance Use Disorders are complex brain disorders that require appropriate interventions and treatment planning in order to effectively manage. Matching each patient to a unique treatment plan is critical to long term success.

Because addiction is a chronic disease, those suffering face unique challenges. Creating comprehensive community support for each individual is critical for long term success. That is why, through our Recovery Care Advocates Program (RCA), every patient receives support for up to one-year post discharge from our in-house team of RCAs.

Addiction is a “family disease” because it impacts everyone close to the individual who is suffering. At Cumberland Heights, we believe lasting change is more likely when multiple members of the individual’s support structure participate in the healing process. Our organization provides family programming and support for all patients (e.g. multifamily groups, individual sessions, and general psychoeducation groups).