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The Crucial Role Schools Play in Early Intervention For many students, the first signs of substance use or emotional distress aren’t spotted at home—they emerge in school hallways, locker rooms, cafeterias, and on the sidelines. A student’s struggle might first show up in a coach’s observation of a sudden drop in performance, a teacher’s notice…

Is your teen struggling with addiction or a mental health condition? Feeling uncertain about where to turn or what steps to take next? At River’s Bend, we understand the complexities of these challenges and offer a compassionate solution with our Dual-Diagnosis Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Accessible and Flexible Care Our Dual-Diagnosis Adolescent IOP provides…

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…

A Summer of Healing and Connection At River’s Bend, we believe recovery isn’t confined to a clinic room—it’s woven into everyday life. This summer, Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, amplified that message in an inspiring presentation for the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) titled, “ACOA Education & Discussion Meeting: Recovery – What…

Why Treating Mental Health and Substance Use Together is Essential. Mental health and substance use disorders are deeply interconnected. When someone struggles with both conditions—a situation known as a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis—treating only one issue while neglecting the other often leads to ineffective treatment and a higher risk of relapse. Integrated care, treating…
Today, it feels like everything has changed—it’s either been closed, postponed, or canceled. Some states have officially shut down. You’re working from home, while watching your kids (and trying to teach them). You haven’t seen or hugged your loved ones in weeks.If you’re struggling with all of this, know you’re not alone. And know that…