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C.O. recovery service provider launches program to help families of recovering patients, families

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New Priorities Family Services in Redmond is launching a new program to help young children with mental health challenges and families of patients with substance abuse.

The clinic provides mental health and substance abuse services for ages as young as 6, offering psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation services and residency plans.

Executive Director Karen Ludwig says the organization is now launching a new program to address a group many services ignore, "It's important for the family to understand either the addiction process or the mental health process and be able to give the support."

Shawn Kelly is a recovery mentor and has seen the effects first-hand.

"I personally think that it's important for the family to know that they're not alone and that they have other support out there that can help them better address the situations that they're going through," he said.

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