Why Your Client’s Success Starts at Home 

Why Your Client’s Success Starts at Home 

Therapists, Coaches, and Advocates—Discover how to guide families through early intervention and prepare them for a continuum of care.  Whether you’re supporting someone through addiction recovery, trauma healing, or mental health stabilization, the home environment plays a pivotal role in determining whether change sticks or slides.  You’ve likely seen it firsthand: A client shows progress…

Helping Without Hurting: Supporting a Loved One with Addiction Before They’re Ready for Help 

Helping Without Hurting: Supporting a Loved One with Addiction Before They’re Ready for Help 

Compassionate tools for families who want to help without enabling  Watching someone you love struggle with addiction or even mental health challenges is heartbreaking. You may feel like you’re walking on eggshells—unsure when to speak up, how much to push, or whether your efforts make a difference.  The truth? You can make a difference. Even…

Bruce Goldberg’s NACoA Talk & River’s Bend’s Commitment to Community Care

Bruce Goldberg’s NACoA Talk & River’s Bend’s Commitment to Community Care

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…

What Clients Need Most After IOP and PHP Is Continued Support

What Clients Need Most After IOP and PHP Is Continued Support

Why Continuing Care Matters For professionals supporting clients through Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) or Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), ensuring continuing care is one of the most critical factors in sustaining recovery and preventing relapse. Recovery isn’t a single milestone; it’s a lifelong process, much like managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or…

Why Referral Partners Trust River’s Bend

Why Referral Partners Trust River’s Bend

As a professional supporting individuals through life’s most vulnerable moments, you understand the importance of making the right mental health referral. Whether you’re a therapist, physician, school counselor, or treatment program coordinator, you’re looking for more than just a provider, you’re looking for a partner who shares your commitment to quality, dignity, and long-term healing….