by WestBridge | Apr 27, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Which holiday, or holidays, will you celebrate this season? Does your family have favorite traditions for Thanksgiving and Christmas? Do you do something special on Christmas Eve? What about Hanukkah and Kwanza? Does New Year’s carry any particular importance?...
by WestBridge | Apr 6, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Recovery, Wellness
Those struggling with mental health and substance use disorders need encouragement, support and understanding; the road to recovery is much tougher when you walk it alone. That is what makes it imperative for friends and family members to be alert to the signs that a...
by WestBridge | Apr 1, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Recovery and hope occur simultaneously. While it may seem overwhelming at times to recover from mental illness and substance use, it is possible. The steps taken to continue recovery are filled with stresses and pressures; however, coping with struggles in a positive...
by WestBridge | Jan 1, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
This time of year brings a focus on endings—but also on new beginnings: A New Year will be here before we know it, and with it a fresh start; a clean slate; a chance to start again. This is an appealing concept for anyone, but maybe especially for those in recovery....
by WestBridge | Dec 6, 2022 | Mental Illness, Recovery, WestBridge
What do you do to support a family member who recognizes the need for rehabilitation and recovery, but doesn’t quite know how to proceed? How do you answer when your loved one says to you, “I know I need help. I’m ready for change, but I don’t know where to begin”?...
by WestBridge | Nov 6, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Recovery is a way of life that embraces emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health. At WestBridge, we believe that there are many opportunities for our treatment team to help individuals and families begin this process. Tobacco and nicotine are legal substances...
