First responders have demanding jobs that can often spill over into the family, so effective communication is particularly crucial.
When one person struggles with substance use, it affects the whole family, which means the whole family needs help. This infographic shares why self-care is important and where families can go for support.
Families are profoundly impacted by a loved one's substance misuse, and all family members deserve professional guidance no matter where they are in the recovery journey. Youturn Health involves the entire family in the recovery journey with resources and coaching designed especially for family members affected by mental health, substance misuse, or suicidal ideation.
As the parent and spouse of people in active addiction, Heidi Woody, explains how unconditional love is not codependency, but a humane action toward a person with a disease. She also encourages family members to take care of themselves.
Youturn Health Peer Coaches provide non-clinical support to help engage, educate, and support people and their families through issues around mental health, substance misuse, grief, and suicidal ideation. Learn more about how Peer Coaching works.