Family Support at The Hills
At The Hills, we understand that supporting someone in rehab is crucial for their recovery. Substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health are not isolated conditions; for every person struggling with SUD behaviours or mental health challenges, there are at least six other people directly affected. Relatives and loved ones often face their own battles with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, guilt, shame, and even health-related issues. We are here to support not just the individual in recovery but also the entire family, helping everyone heal together.
You're Not Alone
Watching a loved one go through addiction or mental health challenges can be overwhelming, confusing, and heartbreaking. It’s common for family members to feel powerless and unsure of how to help. If you’re wondering how to get a person into rehab, how to help someone get into rehab, or how to check someone into rehab, we’re committed to supporting families every step of the way. You’re not alone in this journey.
How Family is Affected
When someone in the family struggles with mental health or addictive behaviours, it doesn’t just impact them—it ripples out to everyone around them. Here are a couple of ways this can happen.
- Codependency: It’s easy to fall into a pattern of codependency when a family member is dealing with addiction or mental health issues. The line between helping and enabling can blur, leading to a cycle where family members feed off each other’s toxic behaviours, often out of fear of making things worse.
- Increased Anxiety: Mental health struggles or addictive behaviours can cause anyone in the family, including children, to experience heightened anxiety. This can lead to sleepless nights, irritability, poor digestion, and a struggle to cope with daily life.
Watching a wife in rehab or a husband in rehab can also create feelings of isolation and stress among family members. It’s important to address these emotions to foster a supportive environment.
Addictive behaviours can also pass down through generations, leaving long-lasting emotional wounds that can harm family dynamics for years. These unhealed wounds often result in unhealthy communication and coping mechanisms that can even contribute to the development of addiction.
Rebuilding Trust and Strengthening Bonds
At The Hills, we recognise the toll addiction and mental health issues take on families. Our goal is to help families close the emotional gap and rebuild trust. Through family therapy and tailored support, we work to mend relationships, improve communication, and address the emotional wounds that addiction and mental health struggles may have caused.
Our programmes are designed to help relatives and loved ones better understand addiction and mental health. We focus on teaching healthy ways to communicate, offering tools to manage stress, and providing education on how to best support a loved one in recovery without becoming codependent.
The Cycle of Generational Addiction
Addictive behaviours often run through generations, deeply affecting family dynamics and leaving lasting emotional scars. When these issues go untreated, family members can remain at risk for years, caught in patterns of unhealthy communication and inadequate coping mechanisms. These unhealed emotional wounds may even contribute to the development of addiction within the family, eroding relationships and creating tension.
We recognise the importance of addressing these deep-rooted challenges. Our programmes focus on healing these emotional gaps by teaching healthy ways to communicate and cope. We work closely with families to break the cycle of generational addiction, providing tools that promote understanding, rebuild trust, and strengthen family bonds. By focusing on healing the whole family, we help create a supportive environment where lasting recovery is possible for everyone involved.
You can explore more about mental health statistics and recovery support through SAMHSA’s resources here. This source is a government publication that provides up-to-date information relevant to mental health trends and the impact of effective treatment approaches.
By supporting one another, families can find strength in unity, ensuring everyone, including those supporting someone in rehab, can navigate their journey toward healing.
Ready for the Next Step?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a loved one’s struggles with substance use or mental health, reaching out for support is crucial. At The Hills, we understand that family dynamics can be challenging. Our dedicated team is here to help you develop a personalised approach to healing together.
