Alcohol, drugs and addictions
Family services
Programs and services are available for family and friends of people with substance use disorder. These programs can be formal, organized through treatment facilities or informal community-based programs.
Treatment providers sometimes offer family services. These are generally programs that explore relationship issues common among families and friends who live with or are close to a person who has a substance use disorder. The programs are usually based on the Al-Anon principles and work to strengthen an individual's skills to build healthy relationships.
Self-help groups
Several self-help groups also may be available in your area. Well known programs include Family Anonymous, Al-Anon and Co-Dependents Anonymous. These Twelve Step groups meet in the community, generally for an hour or more. The focus is to support one another in developing healthy relationships.
Licensing Information Lookup
Substance use disorder treatment programs are residential treatment and outpatient treatment centers licensed through the department. Their staff can answer questions and help get you connected with assessment services. If you want to contact a treatment facility to learn more about assessments and treatment, please use the DHS Licensing Information Lookup to find one of the Department of Human Services licensed facilities.