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Merry Christmas May your days be filled with smiles, laughter, and warmth 🎅✨

Merry Christmas May your days be filled with smiles, laughter, and warmth 🎅✨

Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care for Mental Wellness at River’s Bend When it comes to treating mental health conditions, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and that’s especially true for psychiatric care and medication management. At River’s Bend, we believe in tailored, collaborative treatment that supports the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Whether you’re seeking help for depression,…

October is a month of awareness, advocacy, and action in the mental health community. The first full week of October marks Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)1, led by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)2 since 1990. Each year, this week highlights the importance of understanding mental health conditions, reducing stigma, and building public education…

When you or a loved one is discharged from an inpatient hospital stay or a residential treatment center, the next steps in care can feel overwhelming. Do you return to traditional outpatient therapy? Is it too soon to go home without structure? What if symptoms are starting to resurface or escalate after some progress? This…

Taking on the path to recovery from substance use disorder is a courageous step, and for many, Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) have become a beacon of hope. Learn about the positive outcomes individuals can achieve through participation in IOPs, with a special focus on the transformative journey at River’s Bend—a dedicated haven…

November is often a month filled with gratitude, family gatherings, and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. However, it can also be a time when we feel overwhelmed by commitments and obligations. This November, let’s focus on a powerful yet often underappreciated word: “No.” The Importance of Saying No Saying no is not…

Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, along with Amy Fresch and Galen Calligan, attended the MATCP 25th Annual Conference in Grand Rapids. Bruce also had the honor of presenting on Current Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Trends for Ages 18-32, a well-attended session that provided valuable insights and resources to those in need. We’re…