Understanding Tourette’s and Tic Syndrome
Tourette’s and Tic Syndrome are characterized by involuntary and uncontrollable movements or speech patterns or repetitive behaviors. Historically, tic disorders have been misunderstood and stigmatized because of the uncontrollable nature […]
Pregnant and Parenting Women Receive Baby Basics Gift
Last October marked the opening of our Pregnant and Parenting Women’s Residential Treatment Program. This unique substance use treatment program allows mother’s to care for their children while receiving treatment, […]
Understanding Personality Disorders
Personality disorders are identified as patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that cause distress to the individual or affect their quality of life. While we might see parts of personality […]
Overcoming Stigma: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a life-long disorder that is neurological and developmental. It impacts an individual’s ability to interact with others and learning. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) encompasses a variety […]
Adolescence and Mental Health
Adolescence encompasses great change, burgeoning independence and can be a very formative time in many young people’s lives. Unfortunately this is also a time when those same young people are […]
September’s Camp Mariposa – Mission Success!
Camp Mariposa was envisioned to provide kids in SW Washington directly impacted by substance abuse disorders a place where they can transform. The first camp wrapped up last weekend. After […]
Dispelling Myths: OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, most commonly known as OCD, is a term often used colloquially to describe someone who obsesses over minor details. But what does this mental illness really mean for […]
CTE and Brain Injuries In Sports
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) are two related brain-related disorders that are most often associated with athletes. The root cause of both illnesses is an impact […]
September is National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month takes place in September and is an important time for us to acknowledge the number of people who are suffering from substance use disorders across North America […]
Children and Mental Health: Why It’s Important to Have a Treatment Plan
Mental health disorders can be experienced by everyone no matter their race, gender or age – including children. Many people are reluctant to diagnose young children. There are some who […]
