Merry Christmas 2024

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

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

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…

A Story of Strength, Family, and the Lifelong Impact of Compassionate Mental Health Care When Lori first walked through the doors of River’s Bend, she wasn’t there for herself. She was a mother, fighting for her 12-year-old son, searching for answers after years of misdiagnoses, behavioral challenges, and growing substance use issues. What she found…

From Clinician to Visionary When you walk into River’s Bend, a leading outpatient behavioral healthcare provider in Southeast Michigan, you step into a space shaped by the vision of one woman: Stephanie Howey, LMSW. As Vice President, COO, and co-owner of River’s Bend PC, Stephanie does more than just run a clinic. She actively nurtures…

You’ve noticed something has changed. Maybe someone you care about has become quieter or more withdrawn. They aren’t spending time with people they normally enjoy. They seem overwhelmed, hopeless, angry, or simply not like themselves. Maybe there isn’t one thing you can point to. You just have a feeling: Something isn’t right. So you think…

Mental Health Awareness is about more than recognizing symptoms; it’s about knowing where to turn when life feels overwhelming and being met with care that genuinely fits your story. At River’s Bend, our compassionate team of therapists and clinicians understands that healing doesn’t follow a straight line. For some individuals, weekly outpatient therapy may be…

As we begin a new year, it’s a time for reflection, growth, and setting intentions for the months ahead. For those grappling with addiction, the New Year offers a symbolic opportunity for renewal and transformation. At River’s Bend, we believe in the power of new beginnings and are committed to supporting individuals on their journey…