On Saturday April 13th, Turnbridge residents of all phases came together at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford to attend the premier of The Anonymous People. The independent film, written by Greg Williams, is billed as a “grassroots social justice movement” aimed “at changing the conversation from problems to solutions for America’s […]
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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.
Zip-Lining Adventure
On Friday April 12th, several of Turnbridge’s Phase I residents went to Empower Adventure Center in Middletown, CT, for an afternoon of zip-lining. After a brief orientation and safety lesson, Empower’s staff took the residents through five zip-lines and an obstacle course that included a tightrope and an “Indiana Jones style rope bridge.” The course […]
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Building A Welcoming Place
Renovation of the new Turnbridge Phase I residence is well underway. New offices are being built, furniture is being purchased and delivered, and the countdown to opening day has begun. While considering the style of décor in the new residence, I asked myself “In what environment would I feel most comfortable living, relaxing, and recovering?” […]
KEVIN & SUSAN – Finding Joy in Recovery
Dustin, the son of Kevin and Susan S., came to Turnbridge’s extended care program after undergoing detox and successfully completing a 28-day residency at Father Martin’s Ashley in Maryland. The effects of addiction and substance abuse do not simply stop with the user. Kevin and Susan have undergone their own struggles during Dustin’s ordeal. According […]
CHAS LANKFORD – An Unsung Hero
Chas Lankford has been a Case Manager in Phase III of the Turnbridge program for almost two years. He began his career as a case manager about 18 years ago when he started working at the Children’s Center of Hamden. As a case manager there, Chas helped local adolescents with substance abuse issues. Six years […]
MIKE L – Ready to Proceed
Mike L. graduated from Turnbridge’s extended care program on February 19, 2013. His journey over the past few years has been a difficult one, but he is now fully immersed in the recovery process and ready to proceed with his life. Following attempts at two different primary treatment centers in the northeast, he came to […]
The Power of Group Therapy for Addiction
Vanessa Reda, LMFT Primary Therapist, Center for Change If you walk into Center for Change you can usually find a group running. At Center for Change we offer an eclectic mix of psycho educational, experiential and process groups, such as: Life Skills, Meditation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Exploring Substance Abuse, and Family Systems. Each group is different […]
LUKAS G – Learning to Make Something of Life
Lukas G. is a Turnbridge resident currently in the program’s third and final Phase. He came to New Haven after successfully completing primary treatment at Caron in Pennsylvania and since committing to recovery, he has made tremendous progress. Lukas grew up in Stamford, CT and played competitive soccer throughout his early years. After high school, […]
Caron Comedy Night
On Monday March 11th, several Turnbridge residents and staff members attended a fundraising event at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. The event, called Greg’s Comedy Night, was an effort to raise money for scholarships, enabling more families to seek the necessary treatment required to battle alcohol and drug addition. In addiction to […]
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Gratitude
I wanted to take this opportunity to share the overflowing amount of gratitude I have for each of you. This past month, Turnbridge finalized arrangements to move into a new Phase I home. Over the last several weeks, I have personally received countless emails and messages from many of you. I have done my best […]