Mountainside

We're excited to announce that Ashley Nadeau, LMFT has joined the Mountainside team as our Director of Regional Development. Ashley brings a wealth of clinical experience and a collaborative spirit that will undoubtedly strengthen our team and enhance the recovery support services we provide to our clients and families. For more information about Mountainside's professional outreach efforts, visit: https://lnkd.in/daeua8np

If you've ever seen the movie "Inside Out" you may already be familiar with the concept of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). Essentially, our mind is made up of various parts—our internal family—that work together to shape our experiences. Jamie Bennett explains to Psychology Today what can happen when our system becomes unbalanced and how IFS therapy can help manage addiction and other mental health conditions. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/es_iinhq

Exciting News! Starting November 15th, Mountainside will be in-network with Optum, including UnitedHealthcare, United Behavioral Health, Oxford, and ConnectiCare. This partnership makes it easier for more individuals and families to access our comprehensive addiction treatment services. Whether it’s our compassionate care, clinical sophistication, or holistic healing environment, our goal is to make high-quality treatment more accessible.

Take the stress out of the holidays! On December 11th, join us for a special night at Mountainside Wilton focused on supporting yourself and your family members in recovery during the festive season. Mountainside's Family Wellness team will discuss family systems, recovery tips, and how to have a safe yet fun, enjoyable holiday. Connection, snacks, bingo, and a chance to win wellness gifts!

Exciting opportunity! Join our compassionate Family Wellness team and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on healing family systems. As a Family Wellness Clinician, you'll play a vital role in the treatment process, providing addiction education, healthy communication methods, and strategies to rebuild relationships. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/eyywm4r2

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it's natural to experience feelings of lethargy and low mood. But don't let the winter blues get you down! In her recent Psychology Today article, Jana Wu, LCSW, LADC, CASAC Advanced, reminds us that we can harness the power of oxytocin, the "love hormone," to navigate these challenging periods. By intentionally leaning into oxytocin-boosting activities, we can cultivate feelings of connection, trust, and happiness, and move through our mental and emotional discomfort. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eWxG6TeV

Our Director of Business Development, Thea Diserio Ross, is part of the New Canaan Behavioral Health Alliance committee, a collaborative group of over 30 local organizations dedicated to improving community health and well-being. The Alliance works to make behavioral health resources more accessible, addressing the mental health needs of New Canaan residents. ? This October, we encourage every New Canaan resident to take the Community Health & Well-being Survey. Your participation will directly influence decisions and resource allocation, and could help secure vital funding for local health services. ? ?? Take the 5-minute survey before October 31st at www.newcanaanbha.org. Let’s come together to shape a healthier New Canaan! ? Finally, a shout out to Silver Hill Hospital for spearheading this important initiative! ???? #NCBHA #CommunityHealth #EveryVoiceCounts #NCHealthWellbeingSurvey #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MountainsideRecovery

Today, let's take a moment to honor the importance of mental health. Whether you're experiencing hardship or supporting someone who is, remember that you are not alone. Together, we can break the stigma, promote understanding, and create a world where everyone feels safe to talk about their mental health. Be kind to your mind, reach out when you need support, and always know that healing is a journey. ?????? #mentalhealth #sobriety #love #mentalhealthawareness #soberliving

1 WEEK AWAY! Register for our 'Hope and Family Healing' workshop on 10/9 at Mountainside Huntington to gain insights into substance use signs, conflict resolution, and family dynamics. Join us and LICAAD to empower your family's journey from struggle to strength—because when families heal together, hope grows stronger. Sign up for free: https://lnkd.in/eWS_GQwz Everyone is welcome. We can't wait to see you! Courtney K. Hulse, LMFT Jada P.