by WestBridge | Jan 24, 2025 | Community Integration Program (CIP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Residential Treatment, Residential Treatment Program, Substance Use Disorders, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
In the journey of recovery, finding effective therapeutic outlets is crucial. WestBridge offers opportunities to have their participants experience art and create artwork in a variety of offerings and formats. Our Chestnut Street portion of our facility has...
by WestBridge | Jun 28, 2024 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Mental illness and substance use disorders are chronic medical conditions needing lifelong attention and treatment. Both require major lifestyle changes and, as with diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, compliance to treatment may wax and wane. At WestBridge, we base...
by WestBridge | May 24, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Recovery is something to cherish and to celebrate every month, but September is an especially good time to speak up and speak out about freedom in recovery from substance use. That is because the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration set aside this...
by WestBridge | May 17, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Treating Dual Disorders, Wellness
It is impossible to overstate the myriad effects that substance use disorders can have on the mind—and on the body. One that does not generate nearly enough attention or concern is malnutrition. Those who struggle with addiction tend to not eat well and to not receive...
by WestBridge | Jan 26, 2024 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Dual diagnosis treatment is multifaceted, effecting each person individually. Substance use and mental health illnesses also include the entire family. Family involvement in the treatment plan is essential in helping an individual maintain long-term recovery. This...
by WestBridge | Dec 1, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders, Therapy, WestBridge
Recovery is always going to be a process; it is always going to be something you pursue over the course of a lifetime. With that said, the hope is that you reach a place where you have some firm life skills in place, and are able to thrive all on your own, without the...
