Family Support

Whether your loved one is using or not, you can still have a good relationship with them.

Are you worried about someone who is abusing drugs or alcohol?

Our Family Program is for the family and loved ones of an addict.
We know how to help because we have been where you are.

Arrow Health will support you to support your loved one to seek help. We will help you regain control of your life despite the addict’s life choices.

Family-Inclusive Approach

Programs have been designed with a family-inclusive approach because Arrow Health recognises both the importance of family in the recovery process, and the effects and impacts of addiction on the family. We not only care about the individual struggling with addiction but also help families understand addiction and recovery so they can provide effective support.

“I’ve learnt excellent strategies for changing communication styles, de-escalating dramas and looking after myself!”

Are you doing your research and looking into different rehabs?

We have put together a handy guide for you detailing all the questions to ask if you are looking into private rehab. With so many options out there it can be difficult to know what to ask to make sure that you or your loved one receives effect treatment with no hidden costs.

Download Our 'Questions To Ask' PDF

FREE Family First Step Program

Where the family experience recovery for themselves.

The first of its kind in Australia, the Family First Step Program will teach you skills to help you better understand what you are dealing with and incorporate strategies to cope. The power of the program comes from education, hearing other’s stories and knowing you are not alone.

Join The Free Family First Step Program

What’s involved

Weekly meetings run for a period of six consecutive weeks at our Armadale office.

It is free for families and friends who are concerned about a loved one’s substance use.

Week 1

Introduction and Understanding Addiction:
Is it really a disease? A neuro-science perspective.

Week 4

Enabling and detachment, setting boundaries, confronting fears and healthy communication.

Week 2

Coping with stress and strain, family recovery, understanding relapse and crisis intervention.

Week 5

Grief, awareness and acceptance.

Week 3

Stages of change, drama triangles, roles, changing outcomes and breaking through denial.

Week 6

Ongoing support and mutual aid. Testimonials from recovery champions of AA, NA and Alanon.

How to talk to someone about their addiction

It can be challenging to know how to talk to a loved one struggling with an addiction. You want to convey your love and support while avoiding miscommunication, which can all feel a bit like walking on egg shells. Here are some tips from the team at Arrow Health.

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Family Counselling

We combine different family therapy theories and practise with a holistic approach.

Qualified and highly experienced family therapists provide education, strategies and structured support on:

Boundaries: setting and maintaining healthy boundaries
Communication: dealing with conflict, working towards mutual respect, understanding and being heard
Enabling: what is it, how is it different to helping and what you can do about it
Co-dependency: how to recognise it and begin to change it
Family systems: understanding family dynamics

This encourages the healing of interpersonal relationships and offers insight as to what to expect from each other in the future.

Reach Out

“My brother is a drug addict. Amongst trying to juggle work and other life commitments, my mum and I were completely stressed out and despite seeing doctors, addiction doctors, various specialists and counsellors, nothing gave us practical advice that actually helped us. Your course that you run SAVED us and our family! You gave us an environment of support, with practical advice that we could put to use..”

Michaela, Sister of Former Client

“Thank you for the compassion that I felt from you the first time I phoned about needing help for my son. You understood how desperate I felt and every time I phoned I felt your reassurance that you were all walking along beside me. You helped my son and the Family First Step Program helped my family understand what was going on, learn to take care of ourselves and find out the best way we could offer support..”

Jane, Mother of Former Client

It’s So Much Money

“We can’t afford it, we’ve already given so much. Plus, they’ve spent all their money and have nothing left.”

Addiction doesn’t just go away. At some point, they will need treatment. There are long delays in the public system and sometimes, private rehab is the only option.

The cost of rehab is around $380 per day. The average ice habit costs $350 per day. Knowing they are safe and getting help is priceless.

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Does private health insurance cover any of the costs?

Yes. Arrow Health is a private health fund endorsed facility. Our programs run within our very own accredited Private Hospital. The private health fund excess and gap payment will vary depending on your level of cover.

Download Our 'Am I Covered?' PDF

FREE Information Session

Find out more about Arrow Health.

Our free information sessions take place regularly.
Read more about the info sessions or register your interest here and we will let you know when the next sessions are being held.

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