When one member of a family is suffering from chemical dependency or an eating disorder the whole family is affected. Family involvement is vital to the ongoing recovery of the client and to the healing of family relationships. Therefore, Turning Point encourages family members to participate fully in the treatment experience via therapy sessions and/or the Family Program.

Turning Point recognizes that in order for the individual to heal it is best for the family to take part in the recovery process. Therefore, regardless of level of care, the family program is available to all clients. The three day weekend Family Program greatly assists the recovery process by helping loved ones gain insight into the disease process and how it impacts the family unit. Clients and their family and/or significant other work together to solve problems together and provide emotional support for each other. Family counseling also identifies dysfunctional family situations that may contribute to the cycle of substance abuse, depression, and eating disorders. Turning Point focuses on helping each family member gain a better of understanding of how he/she has been personally affected by the client's disease. Family members meet individually with counselors and attend group therapies. Telephone sessions are available for those families not able to attend. Family members and/or significant other(s) are provided with educational material and take an active role in the assessment phase of treatment.


For additional family resources and links,

» Chemical Dependency

» Eating Disorders