Often, those who struggle with their mental health have a much harder time in the winter. This season can be beautiful and peaceful. Some people love the scenery during this time of year. But colder days and fewer hours of sunlight can be difficult to endure for months at a time. Even if you’ve never…
In the United States, millions of people struggle with alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, few of them seek the help that they need to take control of their lives. One reason is that people with addiction don’t want to stop. Because of that, many people want to know how to help an alcoholic. If you have questions,…
Halloween begins a season of many holiday get-togethers, most of which have alcohol present. How can someone on their recovery journey have a sober Halloween and be successful at staying sober into the new year? We aren’t going to pretend it will be easy. The earlier you are on your journey, the more difficult it…
Seeing the Signs of Addiction in a Loved One Even when you’re aware that substance abuse is a problem for a loved one, recognizing an addiction isn’t always easy. It’s also tricky because the symptoms of drug and alcohol addiction can be unique to the substance as well as the individual. Overall, however, these three…
Meet Tom! Meet December’s spotlight employee Tom Butcher! Tom is a teacher in our Youth Development program and has been working with our adolescents since February. Tom is an experienced teacher with a passion for helping our youth improve their academics as well as make progress in their treatment plan. We are so grateful to…
Meet Regina! Meet November’s spotlight employee Regina Geeter! Regina is MRC’s Nurse and has been working with our youth and adult patients for 11 years. She provides compassionate care to each person at our facility and you will always find her with a smile on her face! Regina is a valued member of our team…
Meet Audrey! Meet October’s spotlight employee Audrey Burtman! Audrey began working at MRC last August and plays a vital role in our Youth Program. She wears many hats and is a valuable team player ensuring that our patients our taken care of each day. We are so grateful to have Audrey working with our youth!
Meet Linda! Meet September’s spotlight employee Linda Pastori! Linda began working at MRC 21 years ago and we are so grateful for the work that she does everyday. As our Finance Director, she works hard behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. Linda is a valued member of our team and is truly…
Meet Tony! Meet August’s spotlight employee Tony Hampton! Tony began working at MRC 7 years ago as a Program Monitor and is now the Program Manager for our Youth Development Program. He is always working hard with staff and patients to “keep the engine running”. Tony does a fantastic job working with our youth boys…
Congratulations to Jimmie Clay for being nominated as November’s Making a Difference Employee! Jimmie was chosen due to his compassion and concern for MRC’s patients. His peers noted that he is a team player, treats everyone with respect, and is dedicated to our mission. Jimmie brings a positive and caring attitude to work each day…