Why Pathroot for Families?

Understanding begins the day treatment starts and it continues at home. When your loved one comes home, families carry the hard moments. Pathroot gives you a plan, a community, and clear guidance so you can help without burning out.

» Our family has walked in your shoes with loved ones who have struggled.
» We've run a treatment program known for its family support.
» We focus on what's practical - strategies and ideas you can use daily
» We understand that support is needed from day one and for the long haul.

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Why We Started Pathroot

Our founder, Carolyn Bradfield, lived what thousands of families face. Her daughter Laura began using at 15, and for years the family cycled through treatment, told to “wait until family day,” given little guidance, and unsure how to help. Laura often looked healthy at discharge, but without tools or clear boundaries, the family was sidelined.

Laura died at age 29 from her first and only overdose after a 15-year struggle.

Out of that loss came a conviction: families must be part of care. Carolyn later built and sold a program that pioneered virtual family support. Today, Pathroot brings that experience and modern technology together so no family is left in the dark and so treatment programs can deliver better outcomes with less lift.