Hazelden's Family Program is designed to promote the well-being of those who live with or care about a person with addiction. Through education and guidance participants learn they can't control their loved one's addiction, but they can take responsibility for their own health and happiness.

The stress of living with alcohol or drug addiction can have physical, emotional, social, and spiritual consequences. Families of alcoholics and addicts often feel confused, frustrated, angry, and helpless. The family program helps to alleviate confusion and anxiety and promotes healing by identifying how addiction affects families and what family members can do to take care of themselves. Loved ones of those with addiction learn that they can't control addiction, they didn't cause addiction, and they can't cure addiction. By becoming aware of the beliefs and experiences that shape their own behaviors, participants identify new, healthy ways of coping with addiction and relationships.

This intensely educational experience involves:

• Presentations by clinical staff
• Group discussions
• Personal goal-setting
• Reading and reflection
• Fellowship with other participants

During the program, family members of Hazelden patients have the opportunity to be involved in a family conference facilitated by a counselor, provided Hazelden has signed releases from the patient.

Hazelden locations providing Family Program services

• Center City, MN
• Newberg, OR
• Chicago, IL
• New York, NY

The Family Program length varies by location. For more information, call us toll-free any day, any time at 800-257-7810 (outside US, call 651-213-4200). Or you may email your questions to info@hazelden.org.

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