When a loved one is in recovery, the whole family needs support. This program provides tools, guidance, and connections to help you heal together.
Take a self-assessment or speak to someone now, with no pressure to commit.
Weekly support groups and education sessions
One-on-one family counselling available
Workshops on boundaries and communication
Learn how to support without enabling
Addiction affects more than just the person struggling — it impacts loved ones, too. Our family rehab support program gives you a safe place to learn, connect, and begin your own healing. We help families rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and become part of the recovery process.
This program is designed for family members, partners, and loved ones who want to support someone through recovery while protecting their own well-being.
Through counselling, education, and practical guidance, families learn to understand addiction, set healthy boundaries, communicate effectively, and support recovery without neglecting their own well-being.
Structured support helps families address stress, conflict, and unhealthy patterns with guidance from qualified professionals, building healthier relationships throughout recovery.
Families can access structured counselling, education, and practical support at different stages of a loved one’s recovery. The program provides a supportive space to better understand addiction, strengthen relationships, and navigate recovery together.
This rehab program guides families from understanding addiction to building healthier relationships and lasting resilience. You’ll learn and develop practical skills at your own pace, with support at every stage.
Unsure where to start? Take a self-assessment or book a time to chat – both are 100% confidential.
We begin with education and perspective. Families learn more about addiction and recovery while exploring how substance use can affect relationships, roles, and everyday family life.
You’ll learn how to communicate with compassion, express needs clearly, and set boundaries that support recovery without enabling harmful behaviours.
This stage helps families manage their own stress while learning how to support a loved one’s long-term recovery without fear, guilt, or control.
In this final phase, we focus on continuing the healing process. Families explore ongoing support options and create a plan for maintaining connection, trust, and balance.
Our program brings counselling, education, and practical guidance together in a structured approach, helping families feel supported and involved throughout the recovery journey.
This short, confidential quiz takes less than two minutes and can help you make sense of what’s going on. Choose the category that feels most relevant to you — whether it’s alcohol, drugs, or a mix of concerns — and we’ll guide you through a few simple yes/no questions.
At the end, we’ll let you know if your answers suggest it might be time to consider rehab, and share safe, confidential options for getting started.
These five-star reviews reflect the voices of people who felt genuinely seen, heard, and cared for, not just during treatment, but in how they were treated as human beings.
The dedication to educating family members about a loved one going through the clinic was beneficial but also felt heard and listened too. The on going support through out the experience is a testament to the hard work from the staff and the processes in place to support the disease which is addiction
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The hader clinic is the best place in the world with the most professional staff and service I never thought it was possible to live clean and sober until I started this program. For anyone who wants the best of the best, when it comes to treatment the hader clinic is the place to send your loved one who us suffering from mental health & addiction. I've learned the ability to change my thinking, emotional regulation and an opportunity to reflect on my behaviours. The family support groups have realled educated my family. I've been on a journey of self discovery as well. I thank all the staff, Jakline & Elliot thank you for the incredible program that you offer.
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I write this review as a family member of a client. My brother was admitted to Hader Clinic for a 3-month period of rehabilitation. The team at Hader Clinic were very good. They were accessible, have lived experience and follow the 12-step program, where the focus is abstinence, not harm minimisation. My brother’s commitment to making an enormous change to his life and his lifestyle, coupled with the support he received from staff members, was great. The support I received as a family member was exceptional. I felt part of the process, I was kept informed and I felt very supported along the way. The clinic offers a handbook, family support groups that meet every fortnight, resources and ongoing support meetings via zoom and telephone, for family members. After my brothers 90 days were up, I remember walking into the clinic and seeing my brother, thinking, I’ve got my brother back! Addiction is a disease – it changed my brother, he became unrecognisable, so disconnected from society and his true self. It’s a slow and painful disease, and the impact on my brother, every single relationship and friendship, and our family, was profound and life changing. I know it’s a long journey, and some days are better than others. It’s been just over two months since he left the clinic and things are going well. He has strategies in place, a network of good people he can lean on for support, ongoing face to face support twice weekly with staff at the clinic and is doing well. I will be forever grateful for the support both my brother and I received from the staff at Hader Clinic. I’m a firm believer that it’s the people that make ALL the difference. A massive thank you to all the staff at Hader Clinic.
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Families can choose from individual counselling, relationship counselling, a four-week package, or structured intervention support, depending on their needs.
Family/relationship counselling session (2 counsellors)
A session with two counsellors to support families or couples working through relationship challenges related to addiction and recovery.
Family counselling package (4 weeks)
A four-week counselling package providing structured, ongoing support for families throughout recovery.
Structured intervention program
A structured intervention program for families seeking professional guidance to help a loved one recognise the impact of addiction and take steps towards treatment.
Families can choose from individual counselling, relationship counselling, a four-week package, or structured intervention support, depending on their needs.
Family/relationship counselling session (2 counsellors)
A session with two counsellors to support families or couples working through relationship challenges related to addiction and recovery.
Family counselling package (4 weeks)
A four-week counselling package providing structured, ongoing support for families throughout recovery.
Structured intervention program
A structured intervention program for families seeking professional guidance to help a loved one recognise the impact of addiction and take steps towards treatment.
Depending on the services you access, you may be able to self-fund, use eligible private health insurance benefits, or access other financial support. Our team can explain the available options and help you understand potential costs.
Families can self-fund individual sessions when they need additional support, with clear pricing and flexible access.
For families needing ongoing counselling or structured support, interest-free payment plans can help spread the cost and make continued care more manageable.
If your loved one is a DVA-recognised client, you may be eligible for funding to access family support sessions, especially if they’re currently in treatment with us.
Some private health insurance policies include extras cover for counselling or mental health services, which may help with the cost of eligible family counselling sessions.
Private residential rehab can feel out of reach when you’re waiting for health insurance cover to be finalised. Hader Clinic can support you during this time with counselling, Hader at Home and other care options, so you can start getting help while preparing for residential treatment.
Addiction can affect relationships across the whole family. Our program provides counselling, education, and practical tools to help families rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and navigate recovery together.
Sessions are guided by addiction specialists, family therapists, and people with lived experience.
You’ll get the tools to connect and care without losing yourself in someone else’s struggle.
This program works for families managing busy schedules, long-distance living, or emotional burnout.
We cover boundaries, codependency, trust, and relapse with honesty, compassion, and a plan.
If you care about someone in recovery, you’re welcome here. Whether you’ve just begun the journey or need long-term support, we’re ready to help.
This program is open to any family member, partner, or loved one of someone experiencing addiction or in recovery, whether they’re receiving treatment at Hader or not. No referral or previous involvement with our services is required.
Start with a call to our admissions team to discuss your family’s needs. We’ll explain the available options, from individual and family counselling to structured intervention support, and help you choose the right next step.
You don’t have to have all the answers — you just have to reach out. Let’s talk about what support looks like for you and your loved ones.
Take a quick, private quiz to explore safe support options.
Schedule a confidential call with a specialist at a time that suits you.
Speak to someone immediately for guidance and support.
From detox and withdrawal support to ongoing recovery, our rehab services provide personalised care for individuals at different stages of their recovery journey.
Medically supervised alcohol withdrawal in a hospital setting.
Personalised inpatient care for individuals seeking recovery from alcohol use.
Safe, supported detoxification from a wide range of substances.
Support for all forms of drug addiction, from cannabis to synthetic substances.
Integrated care for addiction with co-occurring mental health conditions.
Priority admission options for people in urgent need of care.
Round-the-clock residential care in a medically supported environment.
Extended programs for individuals needing deeper, sustained recovery.
Flexible, non-residential treatment for addiction and mental health.
Aftercare and relapse prevention planning through structured programs.
Therapeutic community programs in a structured living environment.
28–30 day programs offering foundational support for recovery.
Hear from families who have experienced the challenges of addiction and recovery, and how support helped them navigate the journey together.
Our team includes family therapists, addiction specialists, and support staff who’ve worked with hundreds of families through recovery. We’re here to guide you with compassion and care.
Of clients in recovery report better outcomes when their families are engaged
Increased ability to prevent relapse when families receive education and guidance
Improvement in communication between family members after structured support
Reduction in family stress and anxiety with peer support group participation
The program helps families strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and develop practical skills for navigating recovery. Our client data highlights the impact that family involvement and structured support can have throughout the recovery journey:
Our family support program is delivered by qualified AOD clinicians and counsellors with lived and professional experience. Care is structured in line with the NSQHS Standards and guided by the ACSQHC, ensuring every family member receives informed, safe, and respectful support.
We support families emotionally, mentally, and practically — blending education, peer support, counselling, and boundary setting to create a recovery environment that’s healthy and sustainable for everyone involved.
We’ve been helping families and individuals recover from addiction since 1997, and we’re known for our depth of care, evidence-based approach, and commitment to recovery.
The program is available through in-person sessions, workshops, and support groups, with online support also available Australia-wide. This gives families flexible ways to stay connected to support throughout recovery.
Medically supported detox, inpatient residential rehabilitation, and transitional housing programs.
Speak with our team today to discuss your family’s needs. We’ll explain your program options and help you find the right level of support.
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When someone you care about is in a residential treatment program, it can feel like life is on pause — but for families, the responsibilities and emotional strain continue. This program helps family members maintain stability, emotional regulation, and connection during that time, especially for those parenting or managing day-to-day life at home.
You’ll have access to outpatient family sessions, childcare support resources, and therapeutic education that covers parenting skills, attachment, and the effects of alcohol and drug use on children’s development. It’s also a safe place to process feelings like guilt, fear, or grief — emotions that are often overlooked in the recovery journey. Our goal is to reduce harm, build confidence, and help families feel empowered while their loved ones complete treatment.
Family members may feel powerless when someone they love is struggling with addiction. That’s why the family rehab program is designed to help even before your loved one is ready to seek treatment. Through education and support, you can learn how to support without enabling — and protect your own well-being while remaining present.
You’ll explore topics like boundaries, codependency, intervention strategies, and communication tools. This early work can create the conditions for a loved one to eventually accept help, whether through outpatient care or residential treatment.
Yes. This program is open to all families impacted by substance use — not just those with a loved one currently in our care. Whether your child, partner, or parent is in another rehab, refusing treatment, or attending an outpatient program elsewhere, we welcome you.
Families are often the first to feel the disruption that addiction causes, even before formal treatment begins. Supporting you through that is part of how we help break the cycle of addiction and support long-term recovery and healthy relationships.
Yes — and in many cases, it’s encouraged. Mothers, fathers, siblings, and extended family members can benefit from shared participation. When at least one parent or support person is involved in recovery efforts, it can strengthen the whole system.
We work with families of all shapes and sizes, including those impacted by early childhood trauma, childcare concerns, or out-of-home care arrangements. Our goal is to create safe, inclusive spaces for healing — together.
Yes. Recovery doesn’t stop when someone finishes treatment — and neither does family support. We offer long-term options, including counselling, support groups, reunification services, and follow-up care for families impacted by substance use.
Whether your loved one is completing treatment in one of our rehabs or elsewhere, you’ll continue to have access to outpatient programs, education workshops, and therapeutic services that help you support sustained sobriety.
These services are available nationwide and can be accessed digitally — ensuring that no matter your location, your family can stay connected to support.
Substance abuse and mental health are closely linked. Many people struggling with addiction also face a co-occurring mental health disorder — and that complexity can add strain to family relationships. We understand how challenging it is to support someone who’s managing both behavioural, physical and mental health concerns.
Our team follows guidance aligned with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and offers referrals or integration with appropriate mental health services. Whether your loved one is in residential family treatment or an outpatient program, we’ll support you in navigating the healthcare system with clarity and care.
Addiction in the family can lead to emotional, behavioural, and practical disruption — including neglect of relationships, parenting roles, and communication. Our family rehab program is designed to support those rebuilding after difficult or destabilising experiences.
With therapeutic support and peer groups, families can begin to re-establish safe patterns of communication, rebuild emotional security, and learn how to manage the impact of long-term substance use. We work with families impacted by early childhood trauma, supervision concerns, and breakdowns in household structure.
Yes. Many parents who join this program are raising children while supporting someone through addiction — or are in recovery themselves. For families where children are living at home, the pressure of parenting alongside recovery support can be overwhelming.
We help parents and carers prioritise stability and routines while building tools to manage stress, strengthen attachment, and support their children's physical and emotional well-being. Whether you’re managing recovery as a mother, father, or co-parent, we’re here to help you balance care with recovery.
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