Please confirm your reservation for the Family Program by calling Fran Howley at

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1 Dear Your Family Program at Fairview Recovery Services is scheduled to begin on. The 3-1/2 day program is a vital part of your patient's treatment and an experience that can benefit all the relationships in your life. The simple truth is that we are dealing with a disease as fatal as cancer or heart disease that seriously strains relationships and creates chaos on many fronts. The Family Program is intended to support you and to give you the tools to help in the life-long recovery process. Throughout the week you will have the opportunity to share how you have been impacted by the illness and you will gain knowledge and insight into the disease of addiction. Patients and families who actively participate in our program take a significant step toward quality long-term recovery. The Adult Family Program is appropriate for concerned persons or family members 13 or older. We have a Youth Program on Tuesday evenings for children Registration for family members will be in the West Building of UMMC, Riverside Campus, 5th floor, Room 541, between 8:00 AM and 8:20 AM on Day 1. Lectures and groups for family members begin at 8:30 AM daily. In order to gain the benefits of the full Program, it is important that the family participates in all aspects of the program, i.e. lectures, morning group (family only) and afternoon group (family/ patient). Change and growth is a process and each day of the program builds on the information and experiences of the previous day. If you can only attend part of the program, please schedule Day 1 and Day 2 at minimum. For family members who absolutely cannot attend a daytime program, we have a Tuesday evening family group that focuses on education and sharing. There is no interaction with your patient during these sessions. For evening program information call Greg at or grobert1@fairview.org. Please confirm your reservation for the Family Program by calling Fran Howley at (612) or fhowley1@fairview.org by the Thursday before your program. Sincerely, Fran Howley, Ed.D. Lead Family Counselor Revised: 05/07 Page1of6

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3 FAIRVIEW RECOVERY SERVICES What is the family program? The family program is designed for the family, friends and patient currently in the chemical dependency treatment program. The Family Program helps patients and family members reach a new and deeper understanding of the effects of chemical dependency on behavior and relationships. Through lectures, groups and films, family members learn healthier ways to relate to each other. It is an integral part of the patient's treatment. Why should my family become involved? Alcohol and drug addiction is an illness that affects our relationships and the ability to communicate with others. For this reason, it is called a family illness. Recovery means more than just stopping the use of chemicals, it means improving the quality of life. What about the children? Children must be at least 13 years old to participate in the Adult Family Program. Children 6-12 are encouraged to participate in our Youth Program on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:00 PM. This coincides with our Adult Family Phase 2 Program. Where / When does the program occur? The 3 1/2 day program is held in the West Building of UMMC Riverside Campus, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454, and runs Monday morning to Thursday until noon. (Schedule might change during holiday weeks.) Please refer to reverse side for complete Family Week schedule. Lunch Lunch is not included as part of our Family Program. Please be prepared to buy lunch at local restaurants or feel free to bring lunch / snacks with you Revised 06/02 Page2of6

4 FAIRVIEW RECOVERY SERVICES Day 1 Family Program Family Week Schedule 8:00 8:30 Registration in Room 541 (5th Floor RIVERSIDE WEST BUILDING) 8:30 9:15 Orientation & Video: "Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency" 9:30 11:30 Family Members Group in assigned rooms 11:30 12:30 Lunch 12:30 1:15 Lecture: Patients & Family "Families Response to the illness" (Room 541) 1:30 3:30 Family members & Patients in Family Group Day 2 8:30 9:15 Lecture: Family Group "Feelings and Defenses" (Room 541) 9:30 11:30 Family Members' Group in assigned rooms 11:30 12:30 Lunch 12:30 1:15 Lecture: Patients & Family "Dependency" (Room 541) 1:30 3:30 Family Members & Patients in Family Group 3:30 4:30 Family Members & Patient spend time together in private Day 3 8:30 9:15 Lecture: Family Group "Change" (Room 541) 9:30 11:30 Family Members' Group in assigned rooms 11:30 12:30 Lunch with patient 12:30 3:00 Lecture: Patients & Family "Communication" (Room 541) and Communication Workshop. 3:00 9:00 Patient & Family eligible for Family Pass Day 4 8:30 9:15 Lecture: Patients & Family "Spirituality" (Room 541) 9:30 11:00 Family Members & Patients in Family Group 11:00 11:20 Closing SMOKING: Minnesota Law requires that all hospitals be smoke - free. Those participating in the Family Program are required to refrain from smoking within the building. Page3of6

5 HOTELS For out-of-town participants, a limited number of rooms at special hotel rates are available at the following hotels. In order to get the discount rate, you must mention when making reservations and at the time of registration, that you are participating in the Fairview Recovery Services Family Program. HOLIDAY INN METRODOME Washington Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota Distance: Approximately 1 mile RADISSON UNIVERSITY Washington Avenue SE Minneapolis, Minnesota Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles DAYS INN University Avenue SE Minneapolis, Minnesota Distance: Approximately 5 miles PARKING Discounted parking is available in the Red Ramp or the Yellow Ramp. (See Map) Your parking ticket will be validated each day by the Family Program Staff Revised 05/07 Page4of6

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7 25th Avenue S. Directions to the Riverside campus of University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Riverside campus th St. S. Minneapolis, MN Mailing address 2450 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Riverside West building 2312 S. 6th. St. 22nd Avenue S. Fairview Foundation 23rd Avenue S. Riverside Avenue 24th Avenue S. Riverside East building th St. S. 7th Street S. Entrance to Gold Ramp 2512 S. 7th St. building 23rd Avenue S th Ave. S. 26th Avenue S. 8th Street S.

8 Directions to the Riverside campus of University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, Riverside campus, is located in the Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis. lt is easily accessible from virtually any point in the metro area, via Interstate 94. Follow these simple directions: From North Take Interstate 35W south to Highway 280. Follow Highway 280 south to Interstate 94 and take Interstate 94 west to the Riverside exit. Turn right and follow Riverside Avenue. Proceed one block to 25th Avenue and turn right for the Riverside East building. Or, proceed three blocks to 23rd Avenue and turn right for the Riverside West building. From South From St. Paul From West Parking Valet Parking Take Interstate 35W north to Interstate 94 east. Follow Interstate 94 east to the 25th Avenue exit. Turn left and proceed one block to Riverside Avenue. The Riverside East building is located at the corner of Riverside and 25th Avenue. Or, turn left onto Riverside Avenue and proceed two blocks to 23rd Avenue and turn right for the Riverside West building. Follow Interstate 94 west to the Riverside Avenue exit. Turn right and follow Riverside Avenue. Proceed one block to 25th Avenue and turn right for the Riverside East building. Or, proceed two blocks to 23rd Avenue and turn right for the Riverside West building. Take Highway 55 or Interstate 394 east to Interstate 94 east. Follow Interstate 94 east to the 25th Avenue exit. Turn left and proceed one block to Riverside Avenue.The Riverside East building is located at the corner of Riverside and 25th Avenue. Or, turn left onto Riverside Avenue and proceed two blocks to 23rd Avenue and turn right for the Riverside West building. Patients and visitors may park in the Green parking lot just south of the Riverside East building or in the Blue parking lot east of Riverside Park Plaza, where Sports Medicine Surgery is located. Other parking is available in the Yellow and Red parking ramps. If you need help, Security will escort you to or from the parking ramp/lot. Call Security at At the Gold parking garage, near the 2512 S. 7th St. building, we offer valet service from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Emergency Department The Emergency Department is near the entrance to the Riverside West building on 23rd Avenue Fairview Health Services. SmartWorks EN, Marketing REV 9/07.

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