At Harbor Village, our commitment to addiction recovery goes beyond basic care and treatment. With many of our employees in recovery themselves, we understand what this journey means and what sobriety can offer on a deeper, more personal level. We take the time to understand each client’s journey and experiences...
Why Support Systems are Important
Telehealth Services: Benefits for Mental Health
Along with the physical health impacts of COVID-19, there have also been psychological impacts related to the pandemic. Tele-mental health services are feasible and appropriate to support individuals, families, and essential workers during this time. Psychological symptoms can be observed in our society as we see anxiety driven panic buying...
What is in My Control?
Mental Health Crisis
The Washington Post posted an article on the Coronavirus pandemic’s impact on our mental health as it shared that America is on the verge of another health crisis of mental health: depression, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicide. This article was relatable, as a licensed clinical social worker who...
Coping with a Break-Up During COVID-19
Since the spread of COVID-19 has resulted into a world wide pandemic and lockdowns across the country, increased levels of anxiety, depression, stress are impacting even the strongest romantic relationships. While the majority of individuals in romantic relationships express not having enough time to spend with their loved ones, no...
Steps for Avoiding Relapse During Crisis
We are in the Same Storm But Not the Same Boat
Positivity in Self-Quarantine
There has never been a more uncertain and unsettling time than the one we continue to experience on a daily basis. No one could predict we would be experiencing a global pandemic resulting in self-quarantine. During this time, people have experienced and continue to experience unanticipated situations such as job...
Family Boundary Setting and Addiction
Addiction negatively impacts all relationships the individual has whether it may be family relationships, friendships or intimate relationships. When an individual is deep in their addiction they not only are trying to survive day to day in order to avoid becoming sick from withdrawal but also continue to engage in...