Family Support for Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles
Whether you're a partner, a parent, or chosen family, you don't have to sit on the sidelines. Here's how the admissions process works, and how you can help.
In-network with most major insurers
Our admissions team verifies benefits and explains what's covered, before your loved one commits to anything.
We do not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare.
Verify my insuranceWhat family involvement looks like
"Family" here means whoever actually shows up for someone, not just blood relatives.
Call before they arrive
You can call our admissions line yourself to ask questions about the process, what happens on arrival day, and how to reach the facility once treatment begins.
Family isn't limited to blood relatives
Partners, chosen family, and close friends are all welcome to be involved. We don't assume who belongs in someone's support system, they do.
Family therapy, when it's part of the plan
Our Family Program begins once your loved one steps down to PHP or IOP, with their therapist's approval: family therapy, in person or online, plus an in-person 3-Day Family Workshop.
Confidentiality still applies
Federal confidentiality protections mean we can't share details about a client's treatment without their consent, even with family. We'll explain what we can and can't discuss.
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Our location
A secluded campus in the heart of Laurel Canyon, close enough to reach, private enough to heal.
Questions families ask us
Straight answers to what partners, parents, and chosen family ask before they get involved.
Can I call on behalf of someone else?+
Yes. Family members, partners, and chosen family can call our admissions line to ask questions or start the process, though the person entering treatment will need to be involved directly at some point. If you're weighing your legal options too: Can You Force Someone to Go to Rehab?
Will I be able to talk to my loved one during treatment?+
Contact policies vary by level of care and are explained during admissions. Our team can walk you through what to expect for the specific program your loved one is entering.
Can I be involved in treatment as a partner or chosen family, not a blood relative?+
Yes. We don't assume 'family' means blood relatives, partners and chosen family are valid participants in someone's support system and treatment, on their terms. See Chosen Family and Recovery: Why Your Support System Doesn't Have to Be Blood.
When can family join the family program?+
The family program is for clients in PHP or IOP, with their therapist's approval. While your loved one is in residential treatment, the care team keeps you informed, honestly but gently, within what they consent to share. Once they step down, family therapy can happen in person or online, and the 3-Day Family Workshop is held in person. Partners and chosen family are welcome.
Why does my loved one seem low or unlike themselves in residential treatment?+
It's common and normal. In the first weeks, many people go through post-acute withdrawal, which can affect mood, energy and how they feel about themselves. There is often a grieving period too, for the substances and the life built around them. Our team expects this, helps clients through it, and can talk with you about what you're noticing.
What if my loved one isn't ready for treatment yet?+
Your concern matters, and you don't have to handle this alone. Start with your own well-being: a therapist of your own or an Al-Anon group can help. Learning how addiction works helps you support your loved one without enabling. You can call us any time to talk it through, even before they're ready.
What if my loved one doesn't want me involved right now?+
That's their choice, and we respect it. Confidentiality protections mean we can't share treatment details without their consent. You're still welcome to call us with general questions.
Does insurance cover a loved one's treatment?+
In most cases, yes. We're in-network with most major providers and verify specific benefits before any commitment. We do not currently accept Medi-Cal or Medicare. If that's your coverage, call us, we'll tell you straight away and point you toward a resource that can help.
Who does Breathe treat?+
Clients of every background. Breathe offers LGBTQIA+ affirming care at every level of treatment, and our doors are open to anyone whose values align with how we operate.
