When one person in a family is facing mental health challenges, the impact is felt by everyone. Our Family Program invites each member of your household into the healing process, not just as supporters, but as valued participants in lasting recovery.
Why the Family Matters?
Most mental health journeys don’t happen in isolation. Healing is far more effective when loved ones are involved. Families who engage together experience deeper understanding, clearer communication, and stronger bonds.
By joining our program, you will:
• Build a caring network with other families facing similar situations.
• Learn how to support your loved one without falling into enabling patterns.
• Gain tools to cope in healthy ways, including self-care for yourself.
• Break long-standing patterns of stress, confusion, or hurt in your relationships.
What the Program Offers
Our Family Program is thoughtfully structured, led by experienced professionals, and designed to foster safe, open conversation. Whether you participate as a whole family or with the individual in treatment, you’ll benefit from sessions that help you all grow together.
Key components include:
• Guided education on how family systems work and how roles, boundaries, and communication affect recovery.
• Practical training in skills like effective listening, clear expression, and respectful feedback: we link theory to practice and give you space to apply what you learn.
• Special “Family Day” gathering: an opportunity for family members and the person in care to connect in a friendly, supported setting at a local hotel, facilitated by our staff
How It Works
Invitation & Orientation: Once your loved one begins treatment, we reach out to invite family participation, explain the format, and help you commit to the process.
Scheduled Sessions: Your family will attend a series of sessions (group and/or individual) where we explore communication, boundaries, patterns, and support strategies.
Skills Practice + Support: We offer safe spaces to try new behaviors, receive feedback, and practice healthier ways of relating.
Continued Collaboration: We encourage ongoing engagement throughout treatment and into aftercare, so the whole family can maintain momentum and growth.
Who Benefits Most
Families who want to move forward rather than just survive.
Loved ones of someone in treatment who want to understand the underlying causes of struggle (past trauma, relational patterns, mental health issues) and work toward healing together.
Individuals who are ready for honest, non-judgmental dialogue with their family and are committed to doing the relational work.
Start With Us
Ready to take the next step together?
Our team is here to walk with you every step of the way. If you or someone in your family is experiencing a crisis or thoughts of self-harm, please call or text 988 immediately.
Call: 877-679-2964
Email: MH@firstcityrecoverycenter.com
