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Family Members

I have a loved one that needs help. What can I do?

Heartbroken, Overwhelmed, Frustrated, Guilty.
Friends and family members of people suffering from addiction, eating disorders or mental illness have often reached a point of despair by the time they come to us seeking help. Although they may feel isolated and powerless, we reassure them that they are not alone. In the United States, 1 in 4 people suffer from some type of condition requiring professional mental health assistance. Wekiva Springs is here to help your loved one.

Did I do something to cause this condition? Many friends and family members ask themselves this question. Parents, especially, often feel guilty about the way they have acted toward their daughter in the past.

Regardless of past experiences, each person is ultimately responsible for the actions and choices made in this life.

By the same token, each of us can help or hinder others through our own life choices and actions. While only the patient can make the decision to get help, friends and family members can provide valuable, nurturing support and encouragement during the recovery process.

What can I do to help?
  1. Become educated on eating disorders, addiction or the diseases you suspect may be affecting your loved one.
  2. Remember the limits of your influence. Families can offer help, but they cannot make someone do something they dont want to do. Often families try to take control of the loved one which does not generally produce positive long-term results.
  3. Consider an Intervention.
  4. Participate in treatment.
  5. Join a local support group. Friends and family also need the support of other families through this difficult time.

What does not help?

  1. Enabling the patient to continue to abuse or go untreated by providing financial support
  2. Ignoring the problem in hopes it goes away
  3. Trying to control the loved ones and force them to get help.

Each individual situation is different so it is important that you speak to a clinical professional about your unique situation. We have counselors available to speak to you regarding your individual situation. Contact Us


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Wekiva Springs - 3947 Salisbury Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 - Phone: 904-296-3533

Wekiva Springs will ensure that no person is discriminated against based on age, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or on the basis of disability in admission to, participation in or receipt of the services of any of our programs and activities. Wekiva Springs is a treatment facility specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescent. Wekiva Springs, because of its specialization of services, has restrictions on age. Wekiva Springs is a fully handicap accessible facility.