Family Service goals are to strengthen family relationships and improve communication between and among family members. A family therapist is assigned to each patient's treatment team at the time of admission. The therapist conducts an assessment interview with family members and incorporates the information into the Master Treatment Plan. In addition to providing an assessment and subsequent therapy, the family therapist acts as a liaison between the family and the treatment team. The link provides for easy and consistent access to information for all concerned parties.
Discharge planning is begun at the time of admission and is updated throughout treatment.
The family therapist, along with the patient and family, implement plans and help coordinate smooth transitions back into the community.