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The true essence of bravery lies in the hearts of our veterans. Happy Veterans Day!

The true essence of bravery lies in the hearts of our veterans. Happy Veterans Day!


Please join us for an enriching and enlightening morning at the P4P’s complimentary CE event on Friday, April 19th, from 9 AM to 12 PM, at Rivers Bend PC in Troy, Michigan. Dive into the compelling world of “Social Media and Mental Health” with expert Michael Jefferies, while also enjoying a chance to network with…

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…

Behavioral healthcare leaders across Michigan and the broader Great Lakes region are navigating a shifting policy environment that will shape access, reimbursement, and compliance for years to come. For clients and families, these changes can feel distant, but they directly affect practical questions like: Can I keep seeing my therapist by telehealth? Will my insurance…

This story is a composite case study based on the experiences of real clients at River’s Bend. Details have been changed to protect privacy while honoring the truth of their recovery journeys. I Didn’t Know I Needed Help for Both When I first walked through the doors of River’s Bend, I thought I just had…

The Back-to-School Window: Why This Time Matters The start of a new school year brings fresh opportunities and new stressors for teens. Academic pressure, shifting social circles, and exposure to substances can make this season a critical turning point for families. For some parents, the signs of substance use are sudden. For others, they appear…

When Fred first walked through the doors of River’s Bend more than a decade ago, he was at a breaking point. What began as recreational use of drugs had spiraled into a dependency on Vicodin. At his peak, he was taking 25 to 30 pills a day. He didn’t know how to stop — or…