An Extended Family and Support System

As a parent of a chemically dependent individual, words cannot even begin to express how beneficial the Family Program has been to my family. Not only is the addict attended to, so are the participating family members. The Dilworth Center has counselors assigned to guide the family through the recovery process.

The weekly lectures provide a complete and updated understanding of the disease of addiction. This understanding of addiction has assisted in my healing and in knowing how to best serve the addicts in my life. Each of the meetings includes a group component where the family members gather to further delve into the specific issues, concerns or progress that is occurring for our loved ones. Counselors call and check on the family members as well as encouraging us to call whenever there are questions or concerns. The entire center becomes an extended family and support system.

Meetings are scheduled to address any issues, concerns or the next stages of recovery. All of the counselors are excellently versed in how to approach stressful situations and calmly bring the entire group to agreement. The counselors provide additional resources for the family members and patients when a need arises. This includes specific Al-Anon meetings, suggesting attending AA meetings, different books, apps etc. to further help with our own recovery. I cannot stress enough how wonderful and beneficial the family program is for the entire family. This is truly what a positive and successful program encompasses. I am so very thankful for Dilworth Center and their Family Program!