He isn’t the same as he was when he got here. He’s more. He’s on the way to being the man he expected to be before his past derailed his dreams – a success in recovery and in life.
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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.
PLANNING FOR LIFE: Phase II
He’s beginning to outline some life goals, whether they be academic and/or vocational, being ever mindful that this is a marathon, not a race.
SHOWING UP FOR LIFE: Phase I
A structured drug rehab in Connecticut designed to support him while he heals and matures – as scaffolding supports a building until it can rise on its own.
TOMMY S – From Hazelden Drug Rehab to Turnbridge Extended Care and Sober Living
From Hazelden to Turnbridge Extended Care Sober Living Our Resident Profile highlights a current resident. Here we focus on Tommy, who came to Turnbridge Extended Care Sober Living after completing primary drug treatment at Hazelden Treatment Center in Center City, MN. Tommy started smoking marijuana with his older brother at a young age, beginning a descent […]
FROM THE PRESIDENT: The Foundation
People often ask me, “What does it take to be sober? Isn’t it hard – especially with young men so resistant to change?” My typical response: “It requires changing everything, and yes, it’s tremendously difficult!” At Turnbridge, we approach the process of change from the ground up – eat three meals per day, wake up […]
KEN W. – From Psychiatric Hospital & Rehab to True Recovery at Turnbridge
Ken W. came to Turnbridge in February 2013, and is currently a resident in Phase III. After years of struggling with addiction and depression, Ken made the decision to get sober in August 2012. He has since worked hard to better his outlook and improve his life. Ken was introduced to marijuana just before turning […]
Conor D. – Overcoming a Fear of Sobriety
Connor D. successfully completed Turnbridge’s program in December of 2011, marking a milestone in his recovery efforts. After several years of halfhearted attempts to change his way of life, Connor made the personal decision to adopt a sober lifestyle and he has maintained his sobriety for two and a half years. According to Connor, he […]
NYC: Phase I Residents Take a Trip to the Big Apple
On Friday, June 7th, sixteen of Turnbridge’s Phase I residents and three staff members went down to New York City for a fun day in the Big Apple. The group started the day off with a guided tour throughout several exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and rounded out the trip with a stop […]
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Happy Summer
Dear Friends, I hope you all are ready to kick start summer – pull the beach chairs down from the top of the garage, dust off the boogie boards, and put on your favorite bathing suits. June has arrived, and at Turnbridge we plan on really diving head first into summer. May was an exciting […]
SAM C. – From Turnbridge to SCSU to The City College of NY
Sam C. successfully completed the Turnbridge program on April 1, 2012, after spending just over a year in the program. When a childhood friend died from a drug overdose, Sam made the life-changing decision to commit to the recovery process. With the help of Turnbridge Extended Care Sober Living, Sam has worked hard to better […]