Companion App.
A digital resource designed to empower family members, friends, and caregivers—collectively known as companions—of individuals facing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
The Companion app serves the needs of family members and caregivers of individuals with behavioral health issues, including substance use disorder, by fostering a community where they can find guidance, share experiences, and access valuable resources for navigating their journey of recovery support and self-care.
Resources and programs often focus on those directly affected by addiction, but the emotional toll on their companions is frequently overlooked. Millions endure feelings of guilt, shame, and isolation, which can negatively impact their health and hinder their ability to provide effective support.
Substance use disorders and addiction don’t just affect the person using the substances. There’s a great deal of collateral damage to everyone around them.
Janelle Wesloh, MBA, LADC
A Digital Resource
Supporting Family Members
The Companion app addresses the unique challenges of companions by offering a supportive platform for connection, shared experiences, and tailored resources, helping companions navigate their emotional journeys and effectively support their loved ones throughout recovery.
Customizable Home Screen Banners
Tailor the app experience to enhance accessibility and promote local resources for families and companions in your network.
Community Building
Facilitate connections within a robust digital community where companions can support each other, fostering loyalty to your services and enhancing overall client satisfaction.
Comprehensive Resource Library
Equip companions with a rich library of educational content to deepen their understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and find positive ways to manage their emotions.
Daily Inspiration
Motivate and foster positivity through daily reflections, improving resilience and well-being, which supports higher engagement in your treatment and family support programs.
The Investment Value of Family Support
Research shows that loved ones play a pivotal role in improving treatment outcomes by enhancing engagement, reducing substance use, increasing rates of abstinence, and decreasing incidents of arrests and hospitalizations.
Investing in a comprehensive family support program benefits individuals in your care and yields substantial business advantages for your organization. Here’s how:
- Prevent Return to Use: Family support and involvement can play a crucial role in preventing relapse and promoting continued progress in mental health treatment. Educating families on effectively supporting their loved ones can contribute to better-coping mechanisms and crisis management strategies.
- Lower Healthcare Costs: Family-based approaches typically involve fewer treatment sessions per episode of care, resulting in lower overall costs while enhancing intervention efficacy.*
- Boost Treatment Adherence: When families are actively involved, individuals are more likely to adhere to treatment plans, ensuring better compliance and engagement.
- Enhance Retention Rates: A supportive family network promotes accountability and motivation, resulting in higher retention rates and reduced dropout rates during treatment.
- Improve Patient Outcomes: Evidence indicates that patients with strong family support achieve better outcomes, contributing positively to your organization’s reputation for high-quality care.
- Increase Funding and Sustainability: Demonstrating the positive impact of family-focused care can help secure funding and support for their programs and services.
- Increase Referrals and Donations: Satisfied families become advocates for your services, leading to increased referrals and donations from clients’ families and support networks.
