Healing Together
When a loved one struggles with addiction or mental health challenges, the entire family system is affected. At BriteLife Recovery, we recognize that recovery is not an isolated journey—it's one that involves healing connections within families and building sustainable support systems that extend far beyond discharge.
Our family services are grounded in the understanding that substance use and mental health conditions often stem from disconnection: from self, from others, and from a sense of meaning or purpose. By involving families in the healing process, we help rebuild these essential connections and create a foundation for lasting recovery.
Our Family Programming
Weekly Family Education & Support Sessions
We offer free virtual family sessions every week for all families connected to BriteLife Recovery, regardless of which of our locations your loved one is receiving treatment. These sessions include:
- Two-hour educational workshops covering the science of addiction, recovery principles, and family dynamics
- Principles-based approach using evidence-based frameworks to help families understand their role in recovery
- Peer support opportunities to connect with other families navigating similar challenges
- Practical tools and strategies for supporting your loved one while maintaining your own wellbeing
These sessions are facilitated by experienced clinicians who understand both the clinical aspects of addiction treatment and the emotional complexity families face.
Individual Family Therapy
Our clinical team provides personalized family therapy sessions tailored to each family's unique needs and circumstances. These sessions address:
- Communication patterns that may contribute to conflict or disconnection
- Boundary setting to create healthier relationship dynamics
- Trauma processing for family members affected by their loved one's substance use
- Relapse prevention planning involving the entire family system
- Discharge planning to ensure families are prepared for the transition home
Family therapy is integrated into our comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment approach, working alongside individual therapy, group programming, and medical services.
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Family Participation Across Our Continuum of Care
Family involvement is available throughout each level of care at BriteLife Recovery:
During Residential Treatment
While clients in our residential treatment program focus intensively on their recovery, families can:
- Participate in weekly virtual family sessions
- Engage in scheduled family therapy sessions
- Receive updates from case managers (with client consent)
- Access educational resources about addiction and recovery
Communication policies: To support early recovery and minimize distractions during residential care, direct contact with clients is structured. Clients typically have scheduled phone call opportunities, allowing them to maintain important connections while focusing on treatment.
Continuing Care & Alumni Support
Recovery extends far beyond formal treatment, and so does our family support:
- Alumni programming that includes family-friendly events and activities
- Long-term outpatient services that can include ongoing family therapy
- Connection to community resources including 12-step family groups like Al-Anon and Nar-Anon
- Virtual alumni groups that maintain connections and provide ongoing support
What Makes BriteLife's Family Services Different
Connection-Focused Philosophy
Our approach is rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection. Just as we believe disconnection lies at the heart of suffering from addiction, we believe that rebuilding authentic connections within families is essential to sustained recovery.
Whole-Person, Whole-Family Approach
We don't treat addiction in isolation. Our integrated model of care addresses:
- Co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use
- Trauma that affects both clients and family members
- Physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing
- The interconnected nature of family systems
Evidence-Based and Strength-Oriented
We combine proven therapeutic approaches with a strength-based perspective that honors:
- Each family member's inherent resilience and capacity for growth
- Individual experiences, identities, needs, and goals
- Cultural backgrounds and diverse family structures
- The dignity of every person involved in the recovery process
Choose the setting that speaks to you
Comprehensive Care, Personalized to You
Hanover, PA
BriteLife Recovery in Hanover, Pennsylvania provides evidence-based detox and residential treatment with one-on-one, individualized care focused on total health and long-term recovery.
Personalized one-on-one care
Evidence-based therapies (CBT, TIC, BALM®, Nature-Informed)
In-network with major insurers
Advanced Treatment with Specialized Women’s Care
Hilton Head Island, SC
BriteLife Recovery in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina delivers evidence-based detox and residential programs plus a nearby women’s residential program offering gender-specific, trauma-informed care for substance use and co-occurring conditions.
Women’s residential program (Bluffton)
Co-occurring disorder support and MAT
Family therapy and support
Catskills Retreat with Full Continuum of Care
West Kill, NY
Nestled in the serene Catskill Mountains, our West Kill, New York facility offers a tranquil, supportive setting with state-of-the-art addiction treatment. We combine holistic and evidence-based approaches and tailor programs to each client to support lasting recovery and a comprehensive path to wellness.
Customized Treatment Plans
Holistic Approach
Family Therapy
Why Family Involvement Matters in Addiction Treatment
Research consistently shows that family engagement in addiction treatment(goes to new website) significantly improves outcomes for individuals in recovery. Family participation helps:
- Reduce stigma and shame by understanding addiction as a treatable condition rather than a moral failing
- Identify and heal interpersonal wounds that may contribute to substance use patterns
- Establish healthy boundaries and communication patterns that support recovery
- Create a supportive home environment conducive to sustained sobriety
- Address codependency and enabling behaviors that can undermine treatment progress
- Process trauma that often underlies addiction within family systems
At BriteLife Recovery, we view families as essential partners in the healing process. When clients choose to involve their loved ones, we provide education, resources, and therapeutic support to foster healing for the whole family system.
How to Get Started with Family Services
If your loved one is currently in treatment at BriteLife Recovery, you can access family services by:
- Connecting with your loved one's case manager to schedule family therapy sessions
- Registering for weekly family education sessions (available to all families at no cost)
- Participating in discharge planning conversations as your loved one prepares to transition
- Joining alumni programming to maintain connection and support after treatment
If you're considering BriteLife Recovery for a loved one and want to learn more about our family services, our admissions team can provide detailed information about how we'll partner with your family throughout the treatment journey.
Contact BriteLife Recovery Family Services
If you'd like to learn more about our family services or begin the process of involving your family in your loved one's treatment, we're here to help.
Our locations:
- Pennsylvania (Hanover)
- South Carolina (Hilton Head)
- New Jersey (Summit Helps)
- New York (West Kill)
Each location offers comprehensive family services integrated into our full continuum of care, from medical detox through residential treatment, PHP, IOP, and long-term outpatient support.
Together, we can rebuild the connections that make lasting recovery possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Services
Ready to Help Your Loved One Find Hope?
When addiction threatens someone you care about, taking action can feel overwhelming. But you don't have to face this moment alone. BriteLife Recovery works alongside families and professional interventionists to create pathways toward healing—offering immediate access to compassionate, evidence-based treatment the moment your loved one is ready.
Our team understands that intervention is just the beginning. From medically supervised detox to residential treatment and beyond, we provide integrated care that addresses the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. With facilities in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and New York, we're here to support your family through every step of the recovery journey.
Recovery starts with connection. Let us help you take the first step.