For families
Family Support
If someone you care about is struggling — or in recovery — you are not alone, and neither are they. These guides are written in plain language for families: what to notice, how to talk, how to support, and how to take care of yourself along the way.
Guides for families
Guides for Families
7 guides — written with care, in plain language, for the people who love someone in recovery.
How Do I Know Someone Needs Help?
You do not need a diagnosis to notice that someone you love seems different. This guide offers gentle things to look for — and how to respond with care.
Read the guide →How Do I Talk to Someone About Treatment?
Starting the conversation is often the hardest part. Gentle, honest ways to raise your concerns without shame or pressure.
Read the guide →Supporting a Loved One in Recovery
Recovery is a long road, and your support matters along all of it. How to be steady, hopeful, and realistic — for them and for you.
Read the guide →Understanding Enabling
Helping and enabling can look similar from the outside. A gentle look at the difference — and why setting kind boundaries is an act of love.
Read the guide →Understanding Relapse
A setback is not a failure — it is a signal. What relapse can teach, and how to respond with compassion instead of blame.
Read the guide →Encouraging Someone to Seek Help
Encouragement works best when it is patient and pressure-free. Simple, honest ways to open the door to professional support.
Read the guide →Caring for Yourself While Supporting Someone
You cannot pour from an empty cup. Gentle, practical ways to protect your own wellbeing while you support someone you love.
Read the guide →Support for you, too
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone
Supporting someone in recovery can be heavy. We offer a caring ear and honest guidance for family members — and we’ll help you find your own footing along the way.
US: call or text 988. Outside the US, contact your local emergency services.
A private first step
Talk with us about your family.
A private conversation can help you understand what might help — for them, and for you.