Family and Employer Services

Not only individuals but also their families and employers are impacted by addiction and mental health concerns. Modern Recovery believes that family and employer services are an integral aspect of treatment that many programs miss.

For those close to an individual struggling with addiction or an unmanaged mental health disorder, providing love and support is an important role. Unfortunately, the stresses that mount in such a role sometimes prove too great to manage. Over time, trust may erode and anxiety build, causing relationships to crumble and making it difficult for family, friends, and others to provide the love and support affected individuals need.

Managing finances, engaging with insurance companies, balancing treatment schedules, and enforcing boundaries are among the many responsibilities families and employers take on. The stress caretakers feel is a direct result of these burdens, whether or not they were assumed voluntarily. When caring for those we love becomes overwhelming, all parties suffer as separation replaces support and resentment overtakes compassion.

As they support their loved ones, family members are also going through a process of recovery. This is true even for parents of an adolescent in need of help. Mental illness, eating disorders, addiction, and trauma affect more than the individual experiencing such conditions. We understand how these conditions impact others, especially family members and employers. We can equip you with tools for supporting (not enabling) that also help you move forward.

Third-party support services

At Modern Recovery, we understand the crucial role families and employers play in an affected individual’s long-term success. Our third-party support services assist those who find themselves balancing everyday responsibilities while helping someone struggling with addiction or a mental disorder.

Whether you’re seeking in-person or remote services, Modern Recovery provides access to the following:

• Coaches
• Counselors
• Psychologists
• Case managers
• Social workers

Our staff are specifically trained to meet the needs of families and employers. Through case management, our team designs custom plans that include afflicted individuals and those who love and support them. Our third-party services are available even if your loved one isn’t ready to begin their journey toward recovery or has removed themselves from treatment.

If your life has been negatively impacted by an individual struggling with substance abuse or a mental health disorder, contact one of our team members. They will objectively evaluate your needs and help you determine whether our personalized services can better position you to provide the support your loved one needs.

Coaching: Family and employer services

Learning to cope with the difficulties of supporting someone suffering from an addiction or mental health disorder takes time. Our coaches teach families and employers skill that help them maintain a healthy balance.

Perhaps the most vital of these is establishing and maintaining boundaries. Boundaries and limits are important for the long-term success of an individual’s recovery. Without them, those struggling can quickly spiral out of control, leaving friends and employers feeling guilty about how they may have inadvertently contributed to relapse. Setting and maintaining boundaries requires an appropriate empathetic approach. Empathy is a natural human emotion, and how families and employers show empathy toward the afflicted individual can have lasting impact. Our coaches can teach you to use empathy to support your loved ones without letting the emotion undermine progress.

Counselors for families and employers

While coaches help families and employers develop coping mechanisms, counselors provide personal guidance, reassuring caretakers that they are not alone in their struggles to care for their loved ones. Acting as sounding boards, our counselors’ focus on the health and well-being of families and employers. You will take comfort from sharing your experiences with our counselors. They understand that family members and employers are not responsible for the actions of their loved ones, and they convey this understanding in all their interactions. Families and employers should know that it is normal to feel overwhelmed. However, there are steps they can take to regain control of their feelings and reclaim happiness.

Psychologists

In more complex circumstances, family members and employers may need more in-depth counseling. Modern Recovery has psychologists available in such cases. While our counselors and coaches provide guidance, our psychologists help those whose personal lives have been affected beyond the scope of caring for an afflicted individual.

Case managers

Those supporting loved ones in treatment are awash with new responsibilities. Individually, each task may not be complicated or time-consuming, but as treatment progresses, the sum of responsibilities can become overwhelming. Often a caretaker’s responsibilities will include the following:

• Progress reporting
• Insurance consulting
• Financial management
• Return-to-work management
• Patient engagement  tracking
• Resource allocation guidance
• Application of behavioral contracts

Our case managers take a proactive approach to managing an individual’s schedule of care. With years of experience, our case managers anticipate the needs of their clients. With the logistical elements of treatment well managed, families and employers can focus on providing support instead of feeling overwhelmed.

Social workers

Social workers play an all-encompassing role in an individual’s path toward recovery. As a liaison among governmental services, Modern Recovery, and treatment facilities, social workers are charged with seeing the big picture. Given the magnitude of what’s at stake, their ability to understand how each aspect of an individual’s journey fits together is vital. The result is a cohesive collaboration among the recovery team, family, and employer.

Modern Recovery family and employer services

If you are an employer or family member of an individual suffering from substance abuse or a mental health diagnosis, learn more about the specialized family and employer services Modern Recovery offers. As you work tirelessly to help someone who needs your encouragement and direction, our third-party support services are here to help you.

Let us provide the space and guidance you need to remain mentally strong, healthy, and positive.