Lukas G. is a Turnbridge resident currently in the program’s third and final Phase. He came to New Haven after successfully completing primary treatment at Caron in Pennsylvania and since committing to recovery, he has made tremendous progress. Lukas grew up in Stamford, CT and played competitive soccer throughout his early years. After high school, […]
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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.
Caron Comedy Night
On Monday March 11th, several Turnbridge residents and staff members attended a fundraising event at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. The event, called Greg’s Comedy Night, was an effort to raise money for scholarships, enabling more families to seek the necessary treatment required to battle alcohol and drug addition. In addiction to […]
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Gratitude
I wanted to take this opportunity to share the overflowing amount of gratitude I have for each of you. This past month, Turnbridge finalized arrangements to move into a new Phase I home. Over the last several weeks, I have personally received countless emails and messages from many of you. I have done my best […]
MARY – Developing a Sober Network
Mary’s son, Hunter, came to Turnbridge in August 2010 after successfully completing primary treatment at Mountainside Treatment Center. During Hunter’s sophomore year at Texas Christian University, his personality began to show signs of change and his family began to suspect that he wasn’t being entirely honest with them. His attitude became volatile, and he began […]
ANDREW – An Unsung Hero
“Andrew went above and beyond his normal duties during last month’s Blizzard Nemo. He put his personal needs aside, and worked hard to clear snow and coordinate the moving of vehicles for the Phase III Morris Cove facility as well as other Turnbridge properties. It’s the maintenance staff’s responsibility to ensure that the residents have […]
JAMES – An Unsung Hero
“James has been a member of the Phase II support staff for almost a year. Every day he does the best that he possibly can do and he always gives 110%. During Blizzard Nemo, James braved the elements and walked over a mile through knee-deep snow to get to work. He’s dedicated to his job, […]
T.J. – An Unsung Hero
“T.J. is a recent addition to the Phase I staff since transferring from Phase II about a month ago. His experience and work ethic have been fantastic, and his transition into the Phase I team has been seamless. T.J. took on a leadership role during “Blizzard Nemo” when several supervisors were unable to make it […]
JARED C – “Turning Point Helped Me Get My Life Together”
Jared C. found his way to Turnbridge after years of struggling to fight his addiction, and after several failed attempts to stay sober he became a resident at Turnbridge in New Haven in October of 2010. After eleven months of consistent hard work, Jared reached a milestone in his recovery efforts, and he graduated from […]
The Role of Therapist In Recovery
Dr. Marc Bono, Psy. D. Primary Therapist One of the unique things about Turnbridge is the number and variety of persons that make up the support system of Turnbridge clients. From case manager, support staff, sponsor, house manager, activities coordinator, family liaison, friends, and (through the relationship with Center for Change), therapist and psychiatrist, the […]
TYLER J – Learning from Mistakes
Tyler J is currently a Phase III resident at Turnbridge, and resides in our Phase III Wooster Square facility – former home of the Italian Consulate (pictured right) : He spent several years struggling with his addiction, and after stints in two primary rehab centers, he came to New Haven to become a part of […]