River’s Bend Wishes You a Happy New Year

Cheers to the lessons of the past and the adventures waiting in the future. Happy New Year, life learners!

Cheers to the lessons of the past and the adventures waiting in the future. Happy New Year, life learners!

Suicide is a leading cause of death for Americans ― and it’s a tragedy for families and communities across the country. Statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show an overall increase of 25% in the number of suicides nationally. Closer to home, the rate of suicides in the State of…

When people search for hope, they are rarely searching for abstract information. They are searching for proof. They want to know whether anyone else has lived through depression, anxiety, addiction, relapse, family strain, shame, or the long road back to stability and come out stronger. They want to know what mental health recovery really looks…
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…

When people begin therapy, they often hope for a breakthrough they can clearly see: a major shift in mood, a dramatic change in relationships, or a moment when life suddenly feels manageable again. But that is not usually how healing begins. More often, progress starts quietly. It shows up in small moments that are easy…

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…

As Michigan began to shake off the final chill of winter, members of the River’s Bend leadership team set out on a meaningful journey across southeast Michigan. The day before the April P4P Day Conference, Bruce Goldberg, President and Co-Owner; Amy Fresch, Troy Clinical Director; Cheryl Narduzzi, Business Development Liaison; and Erica Brown, Marketing Director,…