FOR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES
Family support for women’s mental health care in Denver.
You have been holding her up. Who is holding you?
For the people who love a woman who is struggling: you deserve clear information and support, too. You can start with a conversation.
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WE SEE YOU, TOO
Maybe this is what it has been like.
You listen for her at night. You try to read her face when she comes in. You count the hours she has been in bed, or the drinks, or the times she says she is fine. You may be exhausted by worry and unsure what to say next.
A relationship can be part of care.
Loved ones often need their own place to ask questions. With the client’s consent, family involvement can be part of a treatment plan. We can also share general program information without discussing anyone’s private care.
Thank you for loving me while I learned how to love myself. Thank you for believing there was still a mom worth fighting for, even when I couldn't see her.Women’s Recovery graduate
LET GO OF BLAME
You did not cause this. You cannot fix it alone.
Mental health and substance use concerns are complex. You can offer care, honest boundaries and a path to help, while recognizing that an adult woman makes her own treatment decisions. Caring for yourself is part of this, too.
WHERE YOU STAND
Every relationship carries its own questions.
Partners
Sharing a home can mean you have taken on the bills, the explanations or the worry, while honest conversations become harder. Speak from what you have seen and how it affects you. You can offer support and still have limits.
Parents
She is grown, and that can make concern feel powerless. You may replay her childhood or be caring for her children now. Stay connected to the woman she is today, tell her what you notice and let her make her own treatment decisions.
Adult children
You may have learned to read your mother’s moods early and still find yourself making the calls as an adult. You can love her and feel hurt or angry. Protecting your own needs is allowed.
Sisters and brothers
You share a history few others do, and may feel like the go-between for everyone. A private, direct “I’m worried about you” can be more useful than trying to manage the whole family’s response.
Friends
Canceled plans and unanswered messages may tell you something has changed. You do not need to diagnose or fix it. Say what you have noticed, listen and offer to help her learn about care.
UNDERSTANDING HER
There may be more beneath what you see.
Anxiety, withdrawal, anger, overwork or drinking can have many causes and functions. We do not assume we know why they are happening from the outside. Our team assesses the person, her history, her safety and what the pattern may be helping her manage.
DO YOU RECOGNIZE HER?
A story may help you find the words.
Women arrive with different experiences. These descriptions are ways to start a conversation, not diagnoses.
STARTING THE CONVERSATION
There are no perfect words. There are kind ones.
Choose a calm, private moment. Describe what you have noticed and why you are concerned. Give her room to respond. Offer a concrete next step, such as calling admissions together, while leaving the choice with her.
What helps
Use “I” statements, ask open questions, listen without interrupting and offer practical support she can accept or decline.
What often closes the conversation
Arguments about a diagnosis, ultimatums you cannot keep, or trying to solve everything in one talk can make it harder to hear each other.
If she says no.
She may not be ready. Keep the door open without pretending things are fine. Be clear about your own boundaries, stay connected when you can, and seek support for yourself. Admissions can explain general options even if she is not ready to call.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
When she chooses care, we assess what fits.
The team considers mental health, trauma, substance use when relevant, safety and daily circumstances. PHP offers 25–30 hours each week and is typically four to six weeks. IOP offers 9–15 hours each week across three to five three-hour sessions and often continues for another nine to twelve weeks. Some women can start directly in IOP after assessment. Individual needs shape timing.
- She goes home in the evening; this is outpatient care.
- A primary therapist, case manager and psychiatric care are part of treatment planning.
- We coordinate with outside providers and family members with her consent.
You matter, too.
Worry can take over your sleep, relationships and routines. You deserve support and boundaries that protect your own well-being. Ask trusted people or a professional for help rather than carrying this by yourself.
If you are afraid for her safety.
If she is in immediate danger, call 911. If she talks about suicide or you are worried she may harm herself, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also call 988 for guidance on how to help.
QUESTIONS FAMILIES ASK
Questions families ask.
What do I tell our children?
Use simple, honest, age-appropriate words. For example: “Mom is getting help. You did not cause this.” Keep the explanation focused on what the child needs to know and make room for questions. A trusted professional can help you choose words for your family.
Can I make her go to treatment?
For an adult, treatment is generally her decision. You can talk honestly about your concern, offer a concrete way to get information, and call for general guidance.
Can I call before I talk to her?
Yes. Call 833.754.0554 to ask about the program and how to begin a conversation. We can share general information without disclosing anyone’s private care.
Will you tell me how she is doing?
We respect her privacy. The team can coordinate with family members when she consents and the communication fits her care plan.
Is there a family group?
Family support and group options depend on clinical need and current availability. Admissions can explain what is available; there is no universal schedule or fee promise.
What if she does not drink or use?
Women can come for mental health or trauma concerns without substance use. The team assesses what she needs.
Can you help with work or leave paperwork?
A case manager can help discuss practical needs, including work leave. Available help depends on her plan and situation.
Can she bring a child or infant to programming?
No. Women who are pregnant or postpartum are welcome, but children and infants cannot attend programming on site.
What if I feel angry or exhausted?
Those feelings can coexist with love. You may need boundaries and support of your own. You do not have to manage her treatment.
Will her insurance cover care?
Benefits and costs depend on her individual plan. Admissions can verify the proposed level of care, network and cost sharing, usually within two to three hours but without a guarantee.
If you can't believe that yet, borrow my hope. Just long enough to find your own.
Women’s Recovery graduate