Everyone knows someone whose life has been affected by addiction. Drug and alcohol dependence take an enormous toll on individuals and families. And while no one wants to live with an addiction, taking the first steps to confront it can be hard. Familylinks’ Recovery Support Center and Family Treatment Centers provide the tools you or your loved one might need to help face drug or alcohol dependency problems.
Familylinks is a nonprofit human services agency with outpatient recovery services in Shadyside. We provide care for the whole person because recovery involves all aspects of a person’s life. Case management and housing assistance are available. For parents of young children, the outpatient Recovery Support Center provides child care during treatment. Familylinks’ two Family Treatment Centers serve women, especially those who are pregnant, have children, are intravenous drug users and/or overdose survivors. For example, a mother entering treatment is encouraged to bring up to two of her children (up to age 12) to live with her during her stay. The program supports women who are receiving medication-assisted therapy. Clients also attend Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings while in treatment.
Drug and alcohol dependency often co-occur with mental health disorders. Familylinks recognizes this. We offer help for clients who need additional mental health treatment. Substance abuse and overall mental health are linked. If you don’t address both, you may not succeed in addressing either one.
Familylinks offers a variety of levels of care for those living with substance abuse disorders, including medication-assisted treatment for those with opiate addictions.
For more information, visit www.familylinks.org. To get help from ÂFamilylinks today, call 866-583-6003.
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