Few diseases have as significant an impact on patients and their families as addiction disorders. Henry Ford Behavioral Health experts know that family, parents or guardians play an important role in the treatment program, and their dedication is the most important factor in successful recovery. We offer support to help children, teens and adults learn how to handle feelings and problems safely, and cope with the issues surrounding intervention, treatment and recovery.
Children's Programs Maplegrove Children's Programs, for children 5 - 18 and their parents or caregivers, are educational and support programs for families who are impacted by substance abuse or mental illness.
Through a series of guided exercises, children learn about addiction, appropriate expression of feelings, safe decision making, that they are not alone and it is not their fault. Parents do the same exercises in order to increase family understanding and communication as they participate in "Parenting for Prevention."
Who: Children ages 5-18. The adult program is optional, but is highly recommended. These sessions are appropriate for adults who have at least one year of sobriety and recovery (the content may trigger strong emotions and interfere with early recovery).
When and Where: An evening series is held in the fall and winter at Maplegrove in West Bloomfield and sites Downriver. Summer sessions are held during the day and evening at many locations throughout the tri-county area.
Cost: Free.
Parent Program Maplegrove Parent Program is an educational program for parents and caregivers who would like to empower their children to better understand and deal with their feelings, make safe decisions, and stay away from drugs and alcohol.
Through a series of guided exercises, parents learn how to improve their communication and become a more effective parent.
Who: Parents of children ages 5-18.
When and Where: An evening series is held in the fall and winter at Maplegrove in West Bloomfield and sites Downriver. Summer sessions are held during the day and evening at many locations throughout the tri-county area.
Cost: Free.
Are You Concerned? Do you have a family member, friend, or co-worker whose alcohol or drug use concerns you? "Are You Concerned?" offers information on alcohol and drug abuse, signs of addiction, intervention resources and treatment options.
Who:
Adults only - This workshop is appropriate for parents of adult children (19 and older) and other adults who are concerned about the use of alcohol or drugs by a spouse or significant other, as well as for community members and professionals seeking more information.
Adolescents and parents -This workshop is designed for youth ages 12-18 and their parents or guardians. The session may meet any Youth Assistance or school-mandated educational requirement.
When and Where: The two-hour workshops are held one Saturday a month at Maplegrove Center, West Bloomfield.
Cost: Free.
SHARE Maplegrove's Family Place Maplegrove Center's Family Gathering Place offers a way to share concerns, get support from others facing substance abuse in their families, address emotional needs, review ways to cope and learn to empower instead of enable family members.
Who: This session is available for any adult concerned about a family member's substance abuse.
When and Where: 7:15-8:45 p.m. every Thursday at Maplegrove Center, West Bloomfield.
Cost: Free.
Outpatient family counseling is also availableat offices throughout southeastern Michigan. To make an appointment, please call 800-HENRY-FORD.
