MISSION
To be the instrument of change for those suffering from substance use/mental health disorders, and to help them achieve healthy, meaningful lives.
Recent Posts
Chalk Art Contest
A stack of children’s books. 6 boxes of chalk. 4 teams.
A group of 13 adults stands in the backyard, not so sure about this…
folded inward, hands in pockets and skeptical
flipping through the pages of cartoons, curiosity ignites.
Experience, Strength, and Hope for Alcoholics and Addicts
For the individual seeking help with recovery from drugs and alcohol, it can seem that there is nowhere to turn. Many addicts and alcoholics have been told they need help, but how is that help obtained? Unfortunately, many people think it’s as simple as saying, “No.” Others look down on individuals suffering from this disease because they fail to recognize it as a disease.
Coming Out Of Addiction Can Be A Traumatic Experience
For an addict – entering a treatment facility can be a traumatic experience. Some have been court ordered to attend and their minds may be filled with resentment over having to go. Sometimes family or loved-ones may have intervened, and that can lead to rocky relationships. When checking into a treatment facility, the fear of the unknown can cause anxiety. Anxious thoughts often surface when an individual is confronted with something they have previously done everything in their power to avoid.