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Five things to consider when starting counseling
When someone decides it's time to get some help for a mental health or addiction issue, or when they are told to do by a court, those first steps are truly tough. It's truly not an easy thing to tell yourself you need
How do I know it's a mental illness
How Do I Know if My [Parent, Child, Sibling, Friend, Co-Worker] Has a Mental Disorder? Many people with mental health disorders and their loved ones know that May is Mental Health Month and this year marks its 70th
Meth on the Rise
The Old/New Drug of Choice: Methamphetamine is on the Rise How it's affecting our communities Back in the ’90s, Methamphetamine, aka “Meth”, was the big drug abuse problem in the US When the government
Wishes for a calm Christmas
It's hard to believe, but here we are - Christmas is approaching, as is the New Year. Lots of parties and family get togethers are on the schedule between now and January 1, and many people will be eager to get to those
'This work makes my heart sing!' A talk with Peer Supporter Sam Frashier
Peer supporters are making their mark with people in recovery. Check out this interview with Samantha Frashier, a peer supporter who works with inmates at the Warren County Jail. Her passion for what she does is clear - and her enthusiasm for helping others is contagious! Enjoy!
I know what it's like: a walk with a peer supporter
NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about peer supporters and their work with individuals in recovery from addiction and mental health issues. There's no mistaking Sarah Neff's enthusiasm for her