The Family Program at Broadview
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David Deyhimy, MD — Medical Director
Why Family Is Part of The Plan
Addiction is a family experience. The patient is not the only person who needs information, structure, and a path forward — partners, parents, siblings, and adult children carry the weight too. The research is clear: when families participate in recovery, outcomes improve. Programs that exclude families miss part of the work.
We built Broadview’s family component to begin at admission, not at discharge. With the patient’s consent, family members receive structured education, regular communication updates, weekly family sessions, and direct involvement in discharge planning. Families don’t wait three weeks for an “introduction call.” They are part of the team from week one.
Who the Family Program Is For
What the Family Program Includes
Education From Day One
Within the first week, families receive education on addiction, withdrawal, the recovery process, and what to expect over the course of treatment.
Weekly Family Sessions
With consent, families participate in weekly sessions with the patient and their primary therapist — focused on communication, boundaries, and rebuilding trust.
Regular Updates
Case managers provide regular communication updates — what to expect this week, what’s progressing, and what concerns you raise.
How To Help Without Enabling
Practical, specific guidance on supporting recovery without falling into patterns that undermine it. Customized to each family’s situation.
Discharge Planning Together
Families are part of discharge planning — what the home environment looks like, what aftercare is in place, and what the family role is post-treatment.
For Families Starting the Conversation
Many of our calls come from family members, not patients. If you’re trying to figure out whether your person needs treatment, what kind, and how to even raise the conversation — that’s a normal call to make. We will answer calls personally and are used to family calls. They will not pressure you, oversell, or shame anyone for trying.
If you’re calling for a loved one — that’s a normal call.
Resources for families
Differentiator
Family from Day One — Not from Discharge Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my family get updates while I’m in treatment?
How often are family sessions?
What if we live out of town?
Can you recommend support groups for families?
How do we prepare the home for return?
Yes. Alumni stay in touch via informal check-ins, alumni events, and an open phone line. Returning is welcome.
What if my family member doesn’t want me involved?
Yes. Alumni stay in touch via informal check-ins, alumni events, and an open phone line. Returning is welcome.