Joe Greenfield has been the Discharge Planner for Turnbridge since September of 2012. He is mainly involved with residents in the final stages of Phase III but also deals with residents in Phase I & II as needed. As Discharge Planner, Joe is primarily responsible for “helping guys reintegrate back into the community when they […]
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Turnbridge operates leading mental health and substance abuse treatment programs throughout Connecticut. This blog is a resource for people seeking addiction and mental health recovery information and inspiration, and the latest Turnbridge news and events.
ANDREW S. – With a Different Outlook on Life
Andrew S. is a Phase III resident who came to Turnbridge’s extended care program following the recommendation of the staff at his primary treatment center, Caron Texas. Pitfalls in life have previously blocked his road to recovery, but Andrew is back on track in his efforts and is currently scheduled to graduate from the program […]
Volunteering at The Cherry Blossom Festival
On Sunday April 14th, thirty-two of Turnbridge’s Phase III residents volunteered at New Haven’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Historic Wooster Square. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the event. The festival features a day filled with live music, great food, and the perfect atmosphere surrounded by budding Cherry Blossom trees. The Turnbridge residents volunteered […]
Movie Screening: The Anonymous People
On Saturday April 13th, Turnbridge residents of all phases came together at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford to attend the premier of The Anonymous People. The independent film, written by Greg Williams, is billed as a “grassroots social justice movement” aimed “at changing the conversation from problems to solutions for America’s […]
Zip-Lining Adventure
On Friday April 12th, several of Turnbridge’s Phase I residents went to Empower Adventure Center in Middletown, CT, for an afternoon of zip-lining. After a brief orientation and safety lesson, Empower’s staff took the residents through five zip-lines and an obstacle course that included a tightrope and an “Indiana Jones style rope bridge.” The course […]
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Building A Welcoming Place
Renovation of the new Turnbridge Phase I residence is well underway. New offices are being built, furniture is being purchased and delivered, and the countdown to opening day has begun. While considering the style of décor in the new residence, I asked myself “In what environment would I feel most comfortable living, relaxing, and recovering?” […]
KEVIN & SUSAN – Finding Joy in Recovery
Dustin, the son of Kevin and Susan S., came to Turnbridge’s extended care program after undergoing detox and successfully completing a 28-day residency at Father Martin’s Ashley in Maryland. The effects of addiction and substance abuse do not simply stop with the user. Kevin and Susan have undergone their own struggles during Dustin’s ordeal. According […]
CHAS LANKFORD – An Unsung Hero
Chas Lankford has been a Case Manager in Phase III of the Turnbridge program for almost two years. He began his career as a case manager about 18 years ago when he started working at the Children’s Center of Hamden. As a case manager there, Chas helped local adolescents with substance abuse issues. Six years […]
MIKE L – Ready to Proceed
Mike L. graduated from Turnbridge’s extended care program on February 19, 2013. His journey over the past few years has been a difficult one, but he is now fully immersed in the recovery process and ready to proceed with his life. Following attempts at two different primary treatment centers in the northeast, he came to […]
The Power of Group Therapy for Addiction
Vanessa Reda, LMFT Primary Therapist, Center for Change If you walk into Center for Change you can usually find a group running. At Center for Change we offer an eclectic mix of psycho educational, experiential and process groups, such as: Life Skills, Meditation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Exploring Substance Abuse, and Family Systems. Each group is different […]