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Addiction one of the Largest growing Problem’s in the world today. This Press Release Service will bring you the newest services and research available.

Nystrom & Associates Selects Relatient for Modern Patient Outreach


“Relatient’s platform is top-rated on KLAS with a strong reputation as the leader in patient-centered, mobile-first communication strategies. We’re looking forward to our work together and are excited to bring our patients the latest in technology.”

Relatient, the 2020 KLAS Category Leader for patient outreach, has announced that Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. the leading Mental Health group who serves Minnesota, has selected Relatient as their partner in patient outreach and communications. Nystrom & Associates provides comprehensive mental health services, including: psychiatry, psychology, addiction and substance use disorder, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and nursing, for children, adolescents, and adults with 16+ clinics, serving 40+ counties, throughout Minnesota.

“As the care delivery leader in the mental health services industry, Nystrom & Associates has a commitment to offer the latest technology to its patients and partners to ensure seamless accessibility when it comes to scheduling and appointment management. This requires outreach strategies that are modern, mobile, and easy to use, which is why we partnered with Relatient,” said Peter Nystrom, Chief Commercial Officer. “Relatient’s platform is top-rated on KLAS with a strong reputation as the leader in patient-centered, mobile-first communication strategies. We’re looking forward to our work together and are excited to bring our patients the latest in technology.”

Relatient’s industry-recognized patient engagement platform will power bi-directional appointment reminders for patients of Nystrom & Associates’ 750+ clinical care providers. The responsive reminders employ industry best practices for regulatory compliance and give patients the opportunity to confirm, cancel, or reschedule from within a text message, email, or voice call to optimize provider schedules and reduce patient no-shows. The platform is private and convenient for today’s busy patients and providers.

“The Nystrom & Associates team has been a pleasure to work with, and we’re excited to have the opportunity to help them reach their patients across the state of Minnesota, and soon, beyond,” said Jason Sprague, Vice President of Enterprise Sales. “Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. provides high-quality, comprehensive care to their patients, and they have very specific needs for their practices—we’re thrilled they chose Relatient to meet those needs.”

About Relatient

Relatient, Inc., the 2020 KLAS Category Leader in Patient Outreach, is a SaaS-based patient-centered engagement company that utilizes a modern and mobile-first approach to improve patient and provider communication. On behalf of U.S. medical practices and health systems, Relatient engaged patients with more than 132 million messages in 2019. Relatient’s platform integrates with over 85 practice management systems and electronic health databases to drive operational efficiency, appointments and reviews, reduce no-shows, speed patient payments, and improve patient satisfaction, all while supporting health and care quality initiatives. For more information, visit http://www.relatient.net.

About Nystrom & Associates

Nystrom & Associates, having 16+ clinic locations throughout Minnesota, is a group of professional care providers from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, addiction and substance use disorder, and nursing who are committed to helping individuals and families that are experiencing personal, substance use and addiction, emotional, marital, or psychological problems. Visit http://www.nystromcounseling.com, call 1-844-NYSTROM or follow Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Canton


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Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Canton, Ohio for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 7 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In Canton, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in Canton with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like Canton. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Canton, Ohio please visit https://www.help.org/best-drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-canton-oh/

2020 Best Rehab Facilities in Canton, Ohio (in alphabetical order)

Arrow Passage Recovery

721 Lincoln Way E

Massillon, OH 44646

855-790-7398

CommQuest

625 Cleveland Avenue NW

Canton, OH 44702

330-455-0374

IBH Addiction Recovery Center

3445 S. Main Street

Akron, OH 44319

330-644-4095

Summit Psychological Associates, Inc.

832 McKinley Avenue NW

Canton, OH 44703

330-493-2554

The Bluffs

2650 Lodge Road SW

Sherrodsville, OH

888-481-7821

The Recovery Village Columbus

3964 Hamilton Square Boulevard

Groveport, OH 43125

614-362-1686

The Ridge Ohio

25 Whitney Drive, Suite 120

Milford, OH 45150

513-434-3206

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.

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Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Albany


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Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Albany, New York for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 11 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In Albany, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in Albany with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like Albany. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Albany, New York please visit https://www.help.org/best-drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-albany-ny/

2020 Best Rehab Facilities in Albany, New York (in alphabetical order)

Arms Acres

75 Seminary Hill Road

Carmel, NY 10512

845-225-3400

Conifer Park

79 Glenridge Road

Glenville, NY 12302

800-989-6446

Hope House, Inc.

573 Livingston Avenue

Albany, NY 12206

518-482-4673

Hospitality House

271 Central Avenue

Albany, NY 12206

518-434-6468

Long Island Center for Recovery

320 West Montauk Highway

Hampton Bays, NY 11946

631-728-3100

Saint Jude Retreat

9 Market Street

Amsterdam, NY 12010

518-842-2204

St. Mary’s Healthcare

427 Guy Park Avenue

Amsterdam, NY 12010

518-842-1900

The Addictions Care Center of Albany, Inc.

90 McCarty Avenue

Albany, NY 12202

518-465-5470

The Next Step, Inc.

2 Holland Avenue

Albany, NY 12209

518-465-5249

Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region – Homer Perkins Center

76-82, 2nd Street

Albany, NY 12210

518-436-1104

Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center

920 Lark Drive

Albany, NY 12207

518-465-4771

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.

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Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Akron


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Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Akron, Ohio for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 18 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In Akron, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in Akron with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like Akron. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Akron, Ohio please visit https://www.help.org/best-drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-akron-oh/.

2020 Best Rehab Facilities in Akron, Ohio (in alphabetical order)

Akron Urban Minority Alcoholism Drug Abuse Outreach Program Inc.

665 W. Market Street

Akron, OH 44303

330-379-3467

Arrow Passage Recovery

721 Lincoln Way E.

Massillon, OH 44646

855-790-7398

Child Guidance and Family Solutions

18 N. Forge Street

Akron, OH 44304

330-762-0591

Community Health Center

725 E. Market Street

Akron, OH 44305

330-434-4141

Crossroads Center

311 Martin Luther King Drive E.

Cincinnati, OH 45220

513-475-5300

IBH Addiction Recovery Center

3445 S. Main Street

Akron, OH 44319

330-644-4095

Inpatient Rehab Placement

87 E. Tallmadge Avenue

Akron, OH 44310

330-349-8121

New Day Recovery

960 Boardman-Canfield Road

Youngstown, OH 44512

330-886-4744

Ohio Addiction Recovery Center

1151 S. High Street

Columbus, OH 43206

800-481-8457

Oriana House ADM Crisis Center

15 Frederick Avenue

Akron, OH 44310

330-996-7730

Rosary Hall

2351 E. 22nd Street

Cleveland, OH 44115

216-861-6200

SMART Recovery

7304 Mentor Avenue, Suite F

Mentor, OH 44060

440-951-5357

Sojourner Recovery Services

1430 University Blvd.

Hamilton, OH 45011

513-896-3497

Summit County Health District Counseling Services

1867 W. Market Street

Akron, OH 44313

330-923-4891

Tarry House Recovery Home

564 Diagonal Road

Akron, OH 44320

330-253-6689

The Bluffs

2650 Lodge Road S.W.

Sherrodsville, OH

888-481-7821

The Recovery Village Columbus

3964 Hamilton Square Boulevard

Groveport, OH 43125

614-362-1686

The Ridge Ohio

25 Whitney Drive, Suite 120

Milford, OH 45150

513-275-7571

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.

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Sunshine Coast Health Centre Announces DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Opportunities for Clients in Drug Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, PTSD, and Trauma Therapy


drug rehab, alcohol treatment, PTSD, trauma BC, Vancouver

Our constant struggle it to offer the latest, best-in-class treatment options for our clients battling drugs, alcohol, trauma, and/or PTSD,” explained Casey Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer.

Sunshine Coast Health Centre (https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/), a top-rated program in British Columbia for drug rehab, alcohol treatment, trauma and PTSD therapy and other issues, is excited to announce new DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) options. DBT uses four teachable skill sets (mindfulness, interpersonal, emotion-regulation, and distress tolerance) to assist clients facing addiction and/or trauma issues.

“Our constant struggle it to offer the latest, best-in-class treatment options for our clients battling drugs, alcohol, trauma, and/or PTSD,” explained Casey Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer. “DBT therapy is an exciting and innovative addition to our options at Powell River, BC.”

Persons interested in the treatment program should visit the website and visit the “about” tab at https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/about-us/. There, they can read about the Centre’s treatment philosophy. Even more importantly, any person who may be interested in how DBT therapy might help them is urged to click up to the ‘contact’ button and reach out for a private, confidential information session. Another option is to read the information specific pages about drug rehab (https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/drug-rehab/) or alcohol treatment (https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/alcohol-treatment/).

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT) AS A TREATMENT OPTION

Here is background on this release. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) was developed by an American Psychologist, Marsha M. Linehan, and incorporates strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Zen Principles, and Behavioral Sciences (Austin & Boyd, 2015). At Sunshine Coast Health Centre, the focus is to help clients achieve general skills by employing two treatment modes delivered by multidisciplinary clinicians: skills training and post-session coaching. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the selected skills, flexibility has been built into the program to allow focus on the clients’ individual needs. At any time, skills can be added or dropped from the program based on a partnered approach, clinician recommendation, and client feedback. The skills group meets once weekly for a 2-hour skills training workshop. Three weekly 1-hour coaching follow-ups are scheduled afterwards to assess understanding and review further questions or concerns related to the selected skill. Further individual treatment is facilitated through the collaboration of the psychiatrist, other supporting practitioners, and the client’s primary counsellor. The overall goal is to provide clients with the general tools needed to help them identify and make changes to thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that cause them distress in their everyday lives.

ABOUT SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH CENTRE

Sunshine Coast Health Centre (http://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca) is a 47-bed drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility for men, with 8 separately-located private residences for women, that officially opened on the 15th of March 2004. The Centre has a philosophy of care that goes beyond just addiction to include personal transformation based on three key therapeutic principles: interpersonal relatedness, self definition (autonomy & competence), and intrinsic motivation. The Centre offers both drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment near Vancouver, BC, but serving patients across Canada, particularly British Columbia and Alberta and cities such as Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Sunshine Coast Health Centre uses a form of drug rehabilitation based on the research of Viktor Frankl and methodology of Paul T.P. Wong, namely ‘Meaning ­Centered Therapy’.

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Workit Health’s Tele-MAT Digital Addiction Treatment Program Expands to Offer Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder


Workit Health members ready to reduce heavy drinking and cravings for alcohol in California, Michigan, and New Jersey can now meet with licensed clinicians via telemedicine and receive the FDA-approved medication naltrexone.

Today, Workit Health announced an expansion of its digital addiction care program to include medication for those ready to moderate or quit drinking. Workit Health members ready to reduce heavy drinking and cravings for alcohol in California, Michigan, and New Jersey can now meet with licensed clinicians via telemedicine and receive the FDA-approved medication naltrexone. The newly launched program helps members reach self-set recovery goals through online recovery groups, messaging with a care team, video visits with their dedicated clinician, and optional 1:1 online therapy.

The expansion to treat alcohol use disorder follows Workit Health’s successful opioid use disorder program, which began in Michigan in 2017 as a direct response to the opioid epidemic, and has since expanded to California and New Jersey. The digital program for opioid use disorder utilizes buprenorphine and includes online therapy via Workit Health’s web and phone apps after a single in-person appointment. Those ready to moderate or quit drinking will now be able to sign up and schedule their first appointment online, and continue all care via Workit Health’s web and phone apps from the privacy of their home.

“Although 15 million people in the U.S. struggle with alcohol use disorder, only 7% of those receive any sort of treatment. And despite being FDA-approved for alcohol dependence, naltrexone is not always available in traditional treatment programs,” said Lisa McLaughlin, Workit Health’s Co-CEO. “As people in recovery from alcohol use disorder ourselves, Robin and I are committed to expanding access to Workit Health’s discreet, convenient, and affordable digital care options that improve outcomes for individuals, health plans, and employers.”

“Despite the current focus on opioids, alcohol use disorder is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Our success in treating opioid use disorder with medication via telehealth informs our decision to offer naltrexone for those ready to make a change to their relationship with alcohol,” Robin McIntosh, Workit Health’s Co-CEO, said. “We found that 84% of our members receiving medication for opioid use disorder were abstinent after 12 months – we’re looking forward to bringing these outcomes to the 15 million Americans struggling with alcohol.”

Naltrexone is clinically-proven to reduce heavy drinking days and comes in an oral tablet or monthly injection. Workit Health offers therapeutic courses and online recovery groups designed to help members reach their self-set recovery goals. The program includes two treatment types for naltrexone: The Sinclair Method, in which members take naltrexone before drinking to reduce the habit-forming reward effects of alcohol, or as a daily medication or monthly injection to reduce cravings for those who have quit drinking entirely. Clinical research illustrates that naltrexone treatment reduces relapses, the frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption for those who still drink, and alcohol cravings.

About Workit Health: Workit Health is a Joint Commission-accredited B-Corporation offering online, on-demand evidence-based addiction treatment including telemedicine medication for opioid and alcohol use disorders. We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver an innovative digital health solution that blends the best of human-centered design, technology, and science. Through our mobile and web apps, members meet with clinicians and counselors, join recovery groups, and complete self-set recovery goals. Our interactive curriculum of online courses keep members on track in the comfort of home. We offer 24/7 recovery that fits into daily life, designed by experts. For more information, visit http://www.workithealth.com.

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Lynn Lemke Appointed CEO of Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield


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We are delighted to have Mr. Lemke return to Springfield to run Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield.

Perimeter Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynn Lemke as the new CEO of Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield. Mr. Lemke possesses more than 30 years of combined clinical and executive management experience, having occupied various top-management roles in different organizations in the mental healthcare value chain.

Prior to his appointment at Perimeter, Lynn was the Executive Director of Behavioral Health at Touchette Regional Hospital in Centerville. Formerly Mr. Lemke served as Executive Director of Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO. He has also served as a Behavioral Health Consultant to the Tennessee Health Management Board.

Expressing his delight at the appointment, President and CEO of Perimeter Healthcare, Rod Laughlin remarked that Lynn’s executive management experience will be key to taking Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield to new heights. “He knows this community and is fully on board with the company’s vision of building an integrated behavioral healthcare system and there is no doubt his steady guidance will be invaluable to the Springfield hospital.”

An Masters of Science graduate of Health Services Administration from the University of Kansas, Lynn Lemke’s commitment towards collaborating with healthcare communities to provide effective treatment for people suffering from mental health conditions and addictions has been the major motivation behind his career decisions. At different points in his illustrious career, he has helped both budding and established behavioral health facilities navigate through the numerous hurdles associated with mental healthcare.

Lisa Evans, Chief Operating Officer at Perimeter Healthcare believes Lynn’s appointment is yet another giant step towards achieving the company’s goals. “Lynn’s vast experience and his leadership skills are key to leading the hospital well. Our focus is on harnessing the provision of quality mental healthcare as a means of providing hope and transforming lives; and Lynn is more than capable of leading this facility to achieve that.” She added, “Mr. Lemke was the President and CEO of Marillac Children’s Center in Kansas and is very familiar with the unique needs of the patients at Perimeter Hospital of Springfield.”

About Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Healthcare consists of a network of mental and behavioral healthcare facilities that are committed to the mental well-being of their clients. They provide a broad range of comprehensive treatment programs for a variety of mental health disorders. The network is managed by President and CEO Rod Laughlin, who brings thirty-five years of experience in building and operating successful facility-based healthcare companies.

About Perimeter Hospital of Springfield

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield provides hope and transformation to patients and their families through compassionate, evidence-based care in a warm, professional environment. Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield serves children and adolescents ages 6 to seventeen.

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Summit BHC Expands Its Presence into Colorado with First Acute Psychiatric Acquisition in 2020


Summit BHC (“Summit” or “the Company”), a leading provider of addiction treatment and behavioral health services, today announced the acquisition of Peak View Behavioral Health. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, the 112-bed acute psychiatric and behavioral health hospital will be Summit’s first facility in the state and brings the Company’s total number of operating facilities to nineteen.

“We are excited to announce the acquisition of Peak View,” stated Jon O’Shaughnessy, CEO of Summit. “Our company is passionate about quality of care and reaching new populations who can benefit from our services. Peak View is a nationally-recognized program with a proven track record of providing innovative and evidence-based care for both behavioral and mental health treatment. We are thrilled to welcome them to the Summit family.”

“This is an exciting time for Peak View as we look to grow our services and reach a larger population of people who are in need of care,” stated Ty Meredith, CEO at Peak View. “Partnering with Summit allows us to do just that. While our quality programs and services will remain the same, we are joining a successful network of care providers across the country who hold the same values as we do.”

About Summit BHC – Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee and founded in June 2013, Summit was established to develop and operate a network of leading addiction treatment and behavioral health centers throughout the country. The company’s sole focus is on the provision and management of specialty Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health services within a flexible and dynamic continuum of care. The leadership team at Summit is comprised of senior executives with decades of combined experience in the behavioral healthcare industry at the national level. The company currently owns and operates 19 freestanding behavioral health and addiction treatment centers in 14 states across the country.

About Peak View Behavioral Health – Peak View Behavioral Health is an acute psychiatric and behavioral health hospital dedicated to providing quality care to promote growth and structure for clients and families. Peak View has provided care in the Colorado Springs community since 2009 and opened its state-of-the-art 112-bed psychiatric hospital in the summer of 2012. The hospital is licensed by the State of Colorado and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis, LLP and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP were counsel to Summit BHC in this transaction.

For Information:

Daniel Krasner

Summit BHC

601-906-9024

dkrasner@summitbhc.com

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Dylan Walker, founder of New Existence Recovery Centers, offers tips to those in recovery whose New Year’s resolutions include reconnecting with family


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“There is a light at the end of the tunnel if you are willing to work especially during the toughest times”. – Dylan Walker, Founder of New Existence Recovery

Let’s face it; the holidays were a stressful time, a time when the weaknesses in family dynamics came out strongly. Old family issues, rivalries, and secrets were revisited. It’s easy to understand why many folks prefer to duck out of the holidays altogether. For many of those coping with addiction and their families, the holidays posed additional stress for which there is no “cookie-cutter” solution.

Dylan Walker, founder of New Existence recovery centers in Huntington Beach, California, and now four years sober, knows this very well, “I spent three years of Christmas holidays in recovery centers, missing family gatherings, leaving my parents the terrible task of explaining why I was not there. Sometimes I think it was harder on them than on me.” Dylan also takes it upon himself to work and support those in his recovery centers who will be missing holidays with their families. Last month he was supporting a woman and mother in particular who was struggling with being away from her family, “I reminded her that she was here for a reason, that the whole purpose here was to be reunited with her family, the right way, for the rest of their lives. I know what it’s like. There is a light at the end of the tunnel if you are willing to work especially during the toughest times.”

Below are some options to consider when reconnecting with family and friends, including birthdays and holidays:

1. Don’t take special occasions personally. In the end, they are “days” like any other. A reunion can be created at any time.

2. Don’t give a person coping with addiction a material item they could easily pawn or trade to feed their addiction.

3. If a person in recovery is coming to a family gathering, ask them how they feel about having people consume alcohol. If they are fine with it, share this with other family members, as having family members going into hiding to have a drink can make things awkward.

4. Make use of a 10 minute Skype, GoToMeeting or zoom call. This can be an ideal way to connect without incurring issues when being together in person. It’s a great way for family and friends to connect – a small amount of pressure to prevent a large number of secrets, lies and hurt.

5. Again, don’t take things personally. Often a person coping with addiction is not with you because they want to get better, and want to protect you. By seeing this a loving act it can be easier on everyone. It’s hard enough to be away from loved ones without feeling the additional responsibility of the pain you are causing them. This is ultimately about ending the pain altogether.

See the light at the end of the dark tunnel together. And remember Addict is not something you “are”; you are a person first, and then someone coping with an addiction. Happy New Year to you and yours from the New Existence Recovery Center Family.

About New Existence

New Existence Recovery (https://www.newexistencerecovery.com/) is designed to guide those struggling with alcohol and substance abuse toward a path of long-term sobriety. Their professionals provide the highest level of affordable personalized care to every client through compassion, commitment, and industry-proven educational techniques. For more information, please contact Dylan Walker at (253) 653-2243 or visit https://www.facebook.com/NewExistenceRecovery/

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https://www.instagram.com/newexistencerecovery/

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Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Brooklyn


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Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Brooklyn, New York for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 26 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In Brooklyn, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in Brooklyn with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like Brooklyn. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Brooklyn, New York please visit https://www.help.org/best-drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-brooklyn-ny/

2020 Best Rehab Facilities in Brooklyn, New York (in alphabetical order)

Arms Acres

75 Seminary Hill Road

Carmel, NY 10512

845-225-3400

Bridge Back to Life Center Inc

175 Remsen Street, 10th Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-852-5552

Bridging Access to Care Inc Chemical Dependency Outpatient

2261 Church Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226

347-505-5176

Community Counseling and Mediation

25 Elm Place, 2nd Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-802-0666

Counseling Services of EDNY

175 Remsen Street, Suite 900

Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-858-6631

Dynamic Youth Community Outpatient

1830 Coney Island Avenue

Brooklyn NY 11230

718-376-7923

Farnham Family Services Chemical Dependency Outpatient

283 West 2nd Street, Suite 200

Oswego, NY 13126

315-342-4489

Flushing Hospital Medical Center

4500 Parsons Boulevard

Flushing, NY 11355

718-670-5000

Freedom Institute

515 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10022

212-838-0044

Hands on Health Associates LLC

249 Pennsylvania Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207

347-547-3626

H.E.L.P. Services, Inc.

33 Guy Lombardo Avenue

Freeport, NY 11520

516-546-2822

Horizon Health Services

55 Dodge Road

Getzville, New York 14068

716-831-1800

Housing Works

57 Willoughby Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

347-473-7400

Long Island Interventions

130 Post Avenue

Westbury, NY 11590

631-887-3234

New Directions Clinic Alcohol and Substance Abuse Outpatient

500 Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217

718-398-0800

New York Therapeutic Communities, Inc

2071 Fulton Street

Brooklyn, New York 11233

718-398-0096

Odyssey House

120 Wall Street

New York City, NY 10005

212-361-1600

Outreach at Greenpoint Brooklyn

960 Manhattan Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11222

718-383-7200

Parallax Center, Inc.

145 East 32nd Street, 6th Floor

New York, NY, 10016

212-779-9207

Paul J Cooper Center for Human Servs Drug Abuse Outpt Rehab Clinic

510 Gates Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216

718-498-5555

Saint Jude Retreat

9 Market Street

Amsterdam, NY 12010

518-842-2204

Sober Companion NYC

25-37 46th Street

Astoria, NY 11103

917-817-7686

Step One at Northeast Center for Special Care

300 Grant Avenue

Lake Katrine, NY 12449

845-336-3500

The SAFE Foundation, Inc.

PO Box 230060

Brooklyn, NY 11223

866-569-7233

TRI Center Inc Drug Abuse Treatment

175 Remsen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-858-4050

Urban Recovery

411 Van Brunt Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231

646-859-0699

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.

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