Jane C. is the mother of Gordon D., a successful graduate of the Turnbridge long term drug rehab program. During Gordon’s battle with addiction, his life and the lives of loved ones were affected, but Gordon has embraced recovery and continues to serve as a positive example to other young men in recovery. According to […]
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Turnbridge operates leading mental health and substance abuse treatment programs throughout Connecticut. This blog is a resource for people seeking addiction and mental health recovery information and inspiration, and the latest Turnbridge news and events.
CHRIS MYER – Unsung Hero
Chris Meyer is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for June. Since September, Chris has worked as a member of the Support Staff for Phase I, and he has found meaning in his newfound career. According to Chris, his main concern as Support Staff is maintaining the safety of Turnbridge’s residents. He works with the residents on a […]
JEFF PERRON – Unsung Hero
Jeff Perron is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the month of April. Jeff is the overnight support staff for Phase II of the program, and he has been in that position for the past six months. He works hard to ensure the safety and stability of the residence, and attributes success to great teamwork within the […]
GRANT YOUNG – Unsung Hero
Grant Young is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the month of February. Grant is a member of the Support Staff for Phase III, and has been for the past six months. As Support Staff, Grant is responsible for ensuring that residents are safe, sober, and continuing to develop a balanced schedule. His primary goal is […]
CASEY OLAYOS – Unsung Hero
Casey Olayos is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the Month of January. Casey began working for the program while he was a resident. During his time in Phase III, he became House Manager, and toward the end of his stay he started working as a member of the Support Staff. Casey currently serves as Support Staff […]
Turning the Corner: The Role of Self Forgiveness in Recovery
MEAGHAN GORMAN – LMFT Primary Therapist Turnbridge As a therapist at Turnbridge drug rehab center, I have many times had the privilege of witnessing courageous processes of personal transformation. When a client first enters into the process of change here, he is often times struggling with a strong undertow of shame resulting from harms done […]
Olin K, Sr – Committing to Recovery
Olin K., Sr. is the father of Olin, a recent resident of the Turnbridge long term drug rehab program. Olin Jr. spent about ten months in the program, and in that time he has made remarkable progress. He has committed himself to staying healthy, practicing the 12 steps, and he continues to work hard in […]
Carolyn B: How Her Son Was Saved with Professional Help for His Addiction
Caroline B. is the mother of Brian, a resident in Phase III of the Turnbridge long term drug rehab program. After Brian was rushed to the hospital for overdosing during his senior year of high school, he and his family sought out professional help for his addiction. Since coming to Turnbridge, Brian has maintained his […]
Should I Enter a Halfway House after Treatment?
The drug treatment and extended sober living process should be looked at as an investment–very similar to the college experience. We want the best education; we should also strive for the best long term rehabilitation solutions for our addiction problems. Studies have shown that the longer an individual is involved with the structure and support […]
Teenage Addiction: The Consequences of Teen Heroin Use
A star athlete, an honor student, a son, a brother, a nephew; he’s outgoing and charismatic; he has a bright future ahead of him and on a probable path to college or university. What have I become? What’s happened to me? You’ve discovered he’s using Heroin. Does this sound familiar? All across America in […]