MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SUPPORT FOR LOVED ONES

Addiction and mental health disorders can affect behaviour, emotions, and physical health. While they can present in a variety of ways, common signs include:

• Secrecy, defensiveness, or withdrawal from friends and family
• Changes in sleep, appetite, or hygiene
• Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home
• Physical changes such as weight loss or tremors
• Mood swings, irritability, or loss of interest in activities
• New or increased use of substances such as alcohol, cannabis, opioids, or stimulants

A free, confidential mental health and addiction assessment can help your loved one better understand their symptoms and learn about treatment options. Call us at 1-866-963-6343 or fill out our contact form to get started.

Starting a conversation about mental health or addiction can be challenging. Approaching it with care, patience, and active listening helps your loved one feel heard and supported.

Some ways to prepare for an intervention:

• Focus on listening first. Understand their perspective and concerns without judgment.
• Gather resources. Explore treatment options such as inpatient rehab, virtual therapy, counseling, or support groups, so you can share information if they’re interested.
• Consider professional guidance and resources. Clinicians, counselors, or intervention specialists can provide advice on how to approach sensitive conversations safely and effectively.

The goal is to support your loved one in exploring treatment while maintaining healthy boundaries and fostering open, compassionate dialogue.

It’s common for someone struggling with addiction or a mental health disorder to deny a problem or refuse treatment. If this happens, it’s important to approach the situation strategically.

A counselor, therapist, or intervention specialist can provide coaching, safety planning, or guidance on how to re-approach the conversation effectively. In the meantime, try to remain patient, be supportive, and avoid enabling dangerous behaviour.

Finding the line between supporting a loved one in their recovery and enabling their unhealthy behaviour can be difficult. That’s why EHN Canada offers family therapy and education programs to teach structured strategies for providing support while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

Strategies to support recovery include:

• Be honest about your concerns
• Set and maintain boundaries
• Avoid covering up problems, minimizing the consequences of unhealthy behaviours or giving money that supports substance use
• Educate yourself about codependency and harm reduction

Yes. At EHN Canada, our Family Support Program helps loved ones heal while learning how to support a family member’s recovery.

Key offerings include:

• Family Education Webinar Workshop: A fully virtual workshop every 6 weeks, covering addiction, mental health, codependency, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
• Families Connect: Weekly virtual sessions where loved ones can gain knowledge, ask questions, and connect with others experiencing similar challenges.

These programs provide tools, education, and support so families can navigate recovery together without enabling harmful behaviours.

The cost of rehab in Canada varies depending on the institution, program, length of stay, and level of care.

At EHN Canada, many clients use insurance, employer benefits, or financing options to help cover the cost. Contact our admissions team for help reviewing coverage and planning next steps.

We offer multiple levels of care:

• Inpatient treatment at facilities across Canada
• Virtual Intensive Therapy Programs for addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma
• Detox and medication-assisted therapy, as needed
• Hybrid programs for an in-person stabilization period followed by virtual treatment
• Aftercare sessions, family programs and alumni support for ongoing recovery

A comprehensive assessment with our admissions coordinators can help determine which level of care is most appropriate. Fill out an inquiry form or call us at 1-866-963-6343 for more information.

Yes. Every patient who completes treatment has access to structured Aftercare, including ongoing group therapy, relapse prevention support, return-to-work planning and access to optional drug and alcohol monitoring. We also have an EHN Canada Alumni Association, a nationwide alumni network that provides community, peer support, and continued recovery resources. This helps patients maintain long-term progress and transition back to work with confidence.