Posts by Community Alliance Staff
Breaking the Silence 2022 with Actor Sean Astin
Leading by Example Let’s have open conversations about mental health. For 26 years, that’s been the motivation behind Breaking the Silence, our annual event to promote mental health awareness and advocacy in our community. Breaking the Silence means talking openly and honestly about mental illness, and fostering a culture supportive of those who courageously ask…
Read MoreOur Journey to Rebuild, Recover, and Renew
The pandemic had a significant impact on Community Alliance’s programming, services, and how they connect to the people they serve. Two longtime Community Alliance team members—Denise Stuart, Director of Rehabilitation Services, and Dana Grisham, Director of Residential Rehabilitation and Day Rehabilitation—saw this firsthand. “What all of us learned at the height of the pandemic is…
Read MorePeer Support Specialists Embody the Journey of Recovery
Recovery belongs to all of us. That is the emphasis of National Recovery Month 2022, held this September by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This year’s theme is “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.” That belief is what drives Jon Thomsen, Kendra Jones-Devol, and David Arp, all Peer…
Read MoreProviding Health and Wellness Services with Intention
Old habits can be hard to break. Whether it is drinking more water and less soda, increasing your daily steps, or learning portion control, sometimes you need support to make a lasting change. Over time, these small changes can lead to having a much healthier lifestyle. Community Alliance understands why this is important: Research shows…
Read MoreBehavioral Health Accreditation: A Commitment to Credibility
At Community Alliance, we put a lot of emphasis on what makes us unique. We take a person-centered approach to wellness, unlike what you might find at other integrated healthcare facilities. But, while we focus on our unique approach that provides a greater level of healing and wellness, we are also fully committed to providing…
Read MorePutting People First: A Personal Approach to Integrated Health Care
It’s not an uncommon experience. You head to the doctor’s office to discuss an issue, and you end up sounding like a broken record. You explain your symptoms to the receptionist when scheduling the appointment and then explain the same symptoms to the nurse who greets you at your appointment. Finally, you have to explain…
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