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Building Recovery, One Relationship at a Time Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, has been called many things: a clinician, a mentor, a leader, but in Southeast Michigan’s behavioral health world, he’s best known as “The Godfather of Mental Health.” For more than 30 years, Bruce has redefined what it means to lead with compassion,…

We want your energy focused on healing, not decoding benefits, so we sat down with our co-owner, Bruce Goldberg, to answer questions we all have about insurance. How would you describe our role in helping clients understand and use their insurance? Bruce Goldberg: We’ve always been insurance-friendly. If you have coverage, you should be able…

Expert insights from Jessica Hillen, LMSW, Clinical Director at River’s Bend When “New Year, New You” Doesn’t Feel Right For many people, January brings not excitement, but exhaustion. While the world encourages fresh starts and resolutions, the emotional realities of this season often tell a different story. To better understand why, we spoke with Jessica…

At River’s Bend, we are committed to offering comprehensive mental health services designed to support individuals through their unique challenges. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is a testament to this commitment, providing intensive treatment for those dealing with a range of mental health concerns such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. What…

When Fred first walked through the doors of River’s Bend more than a decade ago, he was at a breaking point. What began as recreational use of drugs had spiraled into a dependency on Vicodin. At his peak, he was taking 25 to 30 pills a day. He didn’t know how to stop — or…

Pursuing mental well-being is a significant step, and the role of early intervention in psychiatric care cannot be overstated. The caring team at River’s Bend is here to inform you on the crucial importance of identifying and addressing mental health concerns early on. We’ll explore the impact of early intervention and shed light on how…