Happy Patriot Day from River’s Bend
In the face of adversity, we find the true spirit of America. 💪

In the face of adversity, we find the true spirit of America. 💪


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…

How to Focus on Presence Over Perfection The holidays have a way of magnifying everything joy, grief, connection, and pressure. For families with a loved one in recovery, this season often carries a quiet ache: How do we celebrate when everything feels different? You’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong. Healing doesn’t follow…

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,…


River’s Bend Wishes You A Happy Easter

Emotional labor and mental load can leave people feeling exhausted, even when they appear to be doing fine. These invisible responsibilities often include managing emotions, anticipating needs, organizing daily life, and caring for others. Why Do Invisible Responsibilities Feel So Exhausting? Remembering the doctor’s appointment was just the start. After noticing a coworker seemed overwhelmed,…