Therapy & Support Groups for Law Enforcement Families Facing Addiction

An officer’s job can create line-of-duty stress, isolation, and an emotional toll that pushes even the strongest officers and their families to a breaking point. Addiction doesn’t just affect the officer—it quietly devastates the whole family. We’re here to change that.

At Tree House Recovery PDX in Portland, Oregon, we offer substance use disorder support for families of Portland Police Bureau officers. Our family program provides addiction therapy for police spouses and loved ones who want to understand how addiction impacts the entire household. Our program provides the tools to rebuild trust, restore stability, and guidance for long-term recovery.

Start rebuilding your family bonds by reaching out today.

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Our Family Therapy Program At a Glance

Tree House Recovery PDX offers therapy options for families of law enforcement, as well as addiction treatment options to help build long-term sobriety, repair broken bonds, and maintain pride in serving the community. 

Here’s what you need to know about our family program:

  • Who Can Attend: Individuals and families of Portland police officers.
  • Session Schedule: Once a week for a fixed 8-weeks
  • Session Length: 90 minutes per week
  • Session Format: Confidential virtual Zoom meetings
  • Cost: Call (503) 850-2474 for pricing and sliding scale options.
  • Confidentiality: HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2 compliant; does NOT affect officer’s career
  • Location: Serving Portland, Oregon families
  • Lead Addiction Counselor: Karen Willock, CADC-II

FAQs About Our Family Therapy Program for Law Enforcement Families

Insurance usually does not cover our family counseling program for police families. However, we offer flexible financing and payment options. To learn more about how to pay for family counseling in Portland, Oregon, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our admissions team at (503) 850-2474.

Yes, all our therapy and treatment programs at Tree House Recovery are 100% confidential. We know how important privacy is for law enforcement families, and we’ve built our program to protect it—so you can focus on healing without fear.

Yes, you can attend our family support groups for law enforcement families even if your loved one is not currently in treatment. Our family counseling welcomes spouses, partners, and parents ready to start healing and supporting their loved one’s recovery—whether or not the officer is currently in treatment.

No. Your participation in therapy for law enforcement families is confidential and protected by privacy laws, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 [1,2].

At Tree House Recovery, we take extra precautions for our law enforcement programs to ensure your involvement stays private and does not affect your loved one’s career. Unless you choose to share this information or a rare legal exception applies, we will not notify anyone—not even your spouse’s department.

Rehab is more affordable than you might think. Most people use insurance, EAP benefits, or payment plans. We’ll help you verify coverage and find the best option so cost isn’t a barrier to getting help.

Comprehensive Portland Police Bureau Family Addiction Services

Whether you’re living with someone actively struggling with addiction or you’re the parent of an officer in our Portland rehab program, Tree House Recovery’s family counseling can help you heal and reconnect.

Our approach focuses on rebuilding trust, setting healthy boundaries, and restoring your family’s ability to help one another with clear, honest communication. As roles, expectations, and goals shift during recovery, we’ll help you find healthier ways to adapt—and grow stronger together.

Our 8-week family counseling program meets once a week for 90 minutes via Zoom. Each session includes expert guidance and actionable tools to help you:

  • Improve communication
  • Understand trauma and triggers
  • Break the cycle of codependency
  • Support member of the family with substance use disorder
  • Learn the stages of addiction and recovery
  • Establish and maintain healthy boundaries
  • Build emotional intelligence and resilience

Confidential help is just a call away—don’t wait to get the support you deserve.

Who Leads This Program?

Karen Willock is an addiction counselor that leads confidential family counseling sessions for law enforcement families struggling with addiction.

Karen Willock is the Family Counseling Director at Tree House Recovery in Portland, Oregon. With over 40 years of experience as an addiction counselor, Karen has helped hundreds of families navigate the complexities of addiction, trauma, and recovery. She is a certified practitioner of both the 20 Concepts Approach and Trauma Model Therapy, using these types of therapy to support family systems heal from PTSD and building lasting recovery foundations.

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Our Family Therapy Alumni Program

Recovery doesn’t stop after the 8-week program ends—and neither does our addiction support for police families. Tree House Recovery in Portland offers a free monthly alum group for families who have completed our virtual family counseling.

These ongoing confidential therapy sessions for officers’ families help you:

  • Strengthen the skills you learned in therapy
  • Stay connected to a supportive, like-minded community
  • Practice healthy boundaries, communication, and relapse prevention
  • Navigate the ups and downs of recovery alongside others who understand

Whether you’re the spouse, parent, or partner of a law enforcement officer in recovery, our alum program ensures you’re never alone in your healing journey.

Why Law Enforcement Families Need Specialized Support

Portland Police Bureau officers work long hours under intense stress, often in dangerous conditions. While many try to protect their family systems from the emotional fallout of serving in the line of duty, that burden doesn’t always stay outside the home.

Conversations around mental health and the “police personality” are becoming more common[1]., However, silence still dominates conversations about substance abuse in law enforcement—and how it affects families.

This silence can leave officers and their loved ones feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn. Over time, it erodes the support system everyone needs to stay healthy and connected.

Specialized family therapy offers a safe, confidential space for law enforcement families to process the unique pressures, relationship strain, and stigma that come with life behind the badge. Whether in group or one-on-one sessions, these programs help families reconnect, communicate more clearly, and begin to heal—together.

Portland Family Therapy for Law Enforcement Experiencing Addiction

At Tree House Recovery, we understand the pressure, trauma, and emotional toll that law enforcement work can have on Portland Police Bureau officers and their families. We offer specialized addiction support for police families and law enforcement officers. 

Experienced addiction counselors, who have spent years working with law enforcement families and understand your unique challenges, lead our family counseling services.

Your Family Deserves Support. Learn more about our specialized law enforcement substance abuse treatment in Portland.

Real Stories of Family Recovery

Hear directly from families who’ve participated in our therapy program and found strength, connection, and healing on the other side of addiction.

In this video, you’ll learn:

  • What it’s like to attend our confidential therapy for officers’ spouses
  • How law enforcement families experience the healing process
  • What treatment plan and therapy helped these families reconnect and move forward

Whether you’re just starting your journey or need reassurance that change is possible, this story will show you that recovery is real—and so is hope.

Next Steps: Find Confidential Police Family Support Groups in Portland

You’ve stood by them through the hardest moments. Now it’s time someone stood by you. At Tree House Recovery, we offer specialized virtual family counseling designed for police families. This way, you can access confidential, convenient, and tailored support for first responders.

Here’s how to get started: 

  • Call for a Free Consultation: Reach out to our team at (503) 850-2474 today. Our admissions team will answer your questions, discuss your family’s needs, and help you decide if our program is right for you.
  • Schedule Your First Session: Once you’re ready, we’ll help you schedule your first confidential virtual session at a time that works for your family.
  • Sign Privacy Forms: Before your first session, we’ll send you forms to sign to protect your privacy.
  • Attend Your First Session: Take the first step by attending your first session and setting goals with a mental health professional for what you want to achieve.
  • Stay Connected: After your first session, we’ll provide ongoing support and resources to help your family continue growing together.

Finding therapy is important to secure the support your family deserves in a timely manner. Every day matters—take the first step toward healing and connection now.

How Police Families Can Support Loved Ones

Addiction doesn’t just affect the individual—it sends ripple effects through families and the entire support system. Law enforcement professionals often face unique stressors that make recovery more complex. Family involvement creates a safer space for healing, strengthens bonds, and builds a foundation for lasting recovery.

Our family program helps police families:

  • Support better treatment outcomes
  • Offer emotional encouragement throughout recovery
  • Rebuild trust and repair relationships
  • Understand the nature of addiction and how it affects behavior
  • Reduce feelings of isolation and combat stigma

For police officers and first responders, involving loved ones in recovery is essential to long-term success.

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Additional Resources for Police Families

Learn more about how Tree House Recovery can help law enforcement officers and their families in Portland, OR.

  1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule: A Guide for Law Enforcement. U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Office for Civil Rights. Accessed June 5, 2025. https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/special/emergency/final_hipaa_guide_law_enforcement.pdf. 
  2. OCR. Fact Sheet 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule. HHS.gov. April 4, 2024. Accessed June 5, 2025. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/regulatory-initiatives/fact-sheet-42-cfr-part-2-final-rule/index.html.
  3. Police Families Sacrifice for the Profession, National Police Association. National Police Association. September 13, 2022. Accessed June 5, 2025. https://nationalpolice.org/police-families-sacrifice-for-the-profession/.