Mary’s son, Hunter, came to Turnbridge in August 2010 after successfully completing primary treatment at Mountainside Treatment Center. During Hunter’s sophomore year at Texas Christian University, his personality began to show signs of change and his family began to suspect that he wasn’t being entirely honest with them. His attitude became volatile, and he began […]
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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.
ANDREW – An Unsung Hero
“Andrew went above and beyond his normal duties during last month’s Blizzard Nemo. He put his personal needs aside, and worked hard to clear snow and coordinate the moving of vehicles for the Phase III Morris Cove facility as well as other Turnbridge properties. It’s the maintenance staff’s responsibility to ensure that the residents have […]
JAMES – An Unsung Hero
“James has been a member of the Phase II support staff for almost a year. Every day he does the best that he possibly can do and he always gives 110%. During Blizzard Nemo, James braved the elements and walked over a mile through knee-deep snow to get to work. He’s dedicated to his job, […]
T.J. – An Unsung Hero
“T.J. is a recent addition to the Phase I staff since transferring from Phase II about a month ago. His experience and work ethic have been fantastic, and his transition into the Phase I team has been seamless. T.J. took on a leadership role during “Blizzard Nemo” when several supervisors were unable to make it […]
JARED C – “Turning Point Helped Me Get My Life Together”
Jared C. found his way to Turnbridge after years of struggling to fight his addiction, and after several failed attempts to stay sober he became a resident at Turnbridge in New Haven in October of 2010. After eleven months of consistent hard work, Jared reached a milestone in his recovery efforts, and he graduated from […]
The Role of Therapist In Recovery
Dr. Marc Bono, Psy. D. Primary Therapist One of the unique things about Turnbridge is the number and variety of persons that make up the support system of Turnbridge clients. From case manager, support staff, sponsor, house manager, activities coordinator, family liaison, friends, and (through the relationship with Center for Change), therapist and psychiatrist, the […]
TYLER J – Learning from Mistakes
Tyler J is currently a Phase III resident at Turnbridge, and resides in our Phase III Wooster Square facility – former home of the Italian Consulate (pictured right) : He spent several years struggling with his addiction, and after stints in two primary rehab centers, he came to New Haven to become a part of […]
Sober Living with a Kick
On Thursday, February 14, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents took part in one of their weekly recreational activities: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at Team Strength Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Milford Conn. Here, the residents enjoyed a cardio and physical workout with an experienced black belt instructor, in a way that helped to alleviate stress and boost […]
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Learning from the Storm
This month, from the President’s Desk, we are reporting in post Blizzard Nemo! All is well here in New Haven. After a whopping 34 inches of snow in 24 hours, the streets are clear and spring is around the corner. However, every challenging experience encountered is an opportunity to learn – and Nemo did not […]
Meet Our Residents
“There’s no one better to describe the special care Turnbridge provides than our residents. They can tell you not only about their history of substance abuse and experience at drug treatment programs , but also about the concern, guidance and expert care they received at our extended care sober living program.”