Navigating the Holidays in Recovery
By Loretta Graceffo The Centers for Disease Control reports that December and January typically come with a spike in drug-related...
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Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Center
- Nov 23, 2021
- 2 min
We at Adult Family Health Services wish all the joy and beauty that this holiday season offers.
We are entering that season of the year where we turn our thoughts to the holidays. It is very easy to get overwhelmed with the planning,...
- Oct 16, 2021
- 1 min
New Announcement: FRIENDS AND FAMILY Group
Are you concerned or even overwhelmed by the substance use and/or mental health issues of a loved one? Our knowledgeable and...
- Oct 3, 2021
- 3 min
Building Connectedness During Suicide Prevention Month
By Loretta Graceffo September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to honor those who have died by suicide while also...
- Sep 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Connection Between Mental Health and Dental Health
By Loretta Graceffo Even though it’s not always talked about, there is a close connection between wellness of the mind and wellness of...
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
When Mental Illness and Substance Use Go Hand In Hand
By Loretta Graceffo Substance use is the third largest cause of death in the nation-- and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, this tragedy...
- Jun 23, 2021
- 3 min
Pride Month is a time for healing
By Loretta Graceffo June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, creativity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. But...
- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the Stigma
By Loretta Graceffo Photo 183564333 © Rasa Razaniene | Dreamstime.com May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance to...
- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
Maintain Good Nutrition While Staying Sober
Excessive consumption of alcohol has lasting effects on the nutritional resources in the body. Alcohol abuse creates an internal...
- Oct 16, 2020
- 2 min
Tips for staying sober through the holidays
The holidays are often seen as a time of great joy and celebration but that is not the case for everyone. If you are a person that has...
- Sep 23, 2020
- 2 min
5 Ways the change of season is affecting your mental health
While fall and winter are amazing times of the year for some, not everyone feels the same. The change of seasons, the leaves turning...
- Aug 18, 2020
- 2 min
5 Easy Exercises To Ease Anxiety
Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time, sometimes stronger than others. It is a natural reaction to stress on the mind...
- Jul 20, 2020
- 2 min
Why liquor stores were deemed essential and increased dependency during COVID
The COVID Pandemic has resulted in a number of issues in America and worldwide. This is not just the health issues related to the virus...
- Jun 2, 2020
- 2 min
How to Deal with the Stress of Taking Care of Terminally Sick Loved Ones
There are times in our lives where we may be tasked to care for a terminally sick parent or grandparent, or another person we are close...
- May 11, 2020
- 2 min
News Fatigue and Coping with the Stress
During this time of uncertainty, the fact we live in a world where there are 24-hour news channels and most of us have internet access in...
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
How to Avoid Feelings of Loneliness
Loneliness is a feeling of sadness due to both real or perceived sense of lack of company. During this time, with most states issuing...
- Mar 11, 2020
- 2 min
How Stress Management Can Improve Emotional Health
Some may think that being emotionally healthy is being happy all the time, but in actuality, the definition is being aware of your...
- Feb 8, 2020
- 2 min
More than just the Blues: Signs that I have a problem with depression
Depression is one of the most common illnesses in the world, but it’s also one of the most stigmatized and misrepresented. Depression is...
- Mar 1, 2019
- 1 min
New Hours of Operation
Expansion of Services and new extended hours of operation. Now offering mental health counseling and partial care hospitalization and substa
- Nov 8, 2018
- 1 min
Program Expansion Announcement!
New Drug Treatment and Mental Health Counseling services are coming to Adult Family Health Services!
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