How One Man’s Recovery Journey Is Helping Break the Stigma Around Alcohol Use Disorder By the time Lowell walked through the doors of River’s Bend, he had spent nearly a year searching for help. Not because he didn’t want treatment. Not because he didn’t know he needed it. Because asking for help felt harder than…
As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, we can reflect on what truly makes America strong. Our strength lies in our communities, our families, and the people who care for others every day. Fireworks, parades, and backyard barbecues are beloved traditions. However, this historic milestone also invites us to celebrate differently. Specifically, we can focus…
Fortunately, the everyday habits that improve mental wellness are often simple, manageable, and grounded in consistency. Tiny Changes, Meaningful Impact, and Support When You Need It Have you ever promised yourself that this would be the week you finally changed everything? You planned to wake up at 5 a.m., meditate for 45 minutes, prepare every…
A Partnership Built on Continuity of Care At River’s Bend, one of our most important responsibilities is helping clients find the right care, which is why we partner with trusted programs like Liberty House Recovery Center. While we specialize in outpatient behavioral healthcare, we also recognize that recovery is rarely a straight line. Sometimes an…
One of the phrases I use often is “at River’s Bend, we treat the whole person.” It’s more than a tagline. It is the foundation of how we have approached mental health and substance use treatment since opening our doors in 1995. As a clinician and co-owner, I spent much of April and May speaking…
Each June, during PTSD Awareness Month, we recognize that trauma does not simply fade with time. For many people, recovery is an ongoing process of learning to feel safe again, rebuilding trust, and finding ways to move forward without being controlled by the past. This year, public attention around the recent hantavirus cases has renewed…
