You do not have to work this out alone
When someone you love is using, you become the researcher, the driver, the bank and the one who lies awake. You read about treatment at two in the morning and still do not know who to call. That is a lot for one person, and nobody trained you for it.
We can sit with you in it. Tell us what is going on and we will help you sort out what can be done now, what can wait, and what is not yours to carry.
What we can do for you
- Listen. Sometimes the first thing a family needs is to say it all out loud to someone who is not shocked by any of it.
- Explain the options in plain words. Detox, residential treatment, outpatient programs, medication for addiction, counseling, peer support and recovery housing.
- Help you get ready. What to ask a program before you say yes. What to have on hand for the day the person you love says they are ready.
- Help with the in-between. When they come home from detox or treatment, we help line up what comes next.
- Find support for you. Family groups and counselors exist for exactly this, and you deserve that help whatever the person you love decides.
Questions families ask
- Can I reach out if the person I love does not want help?
- Yes. You do not need their permission to learn what the options are, and you will be ready when a door opens.
- Will you tell them I contacted you?
- No. We do not contact anyone unless you ask us to.
- What does it cost?
- Nothing. The guide service is free. We do not bill you or your insurance.
- Do you favor one kind of treatment?
- No. Some people do well with medication, some with counseling, some with peer support, and many with a mix. We help you find what fits your family.
- What if this is an emergency?
- Call 911 if someone is in danger or may be overdosing. If you have naloxone (Narcan), use it while you wait for help. For a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988. Akari Pathways is not a crisis line.
Start with a few words
You do not have to have the whole story straight. Tell us how to reach you and we will take it from there.