Posts by Community Alliance Staff
From Agents of Chaos to Agents of Recovery
Peer support workers at Safe Harbor are people who have been successful in the recovery process and are dedicated to supporting others through similar circumstances. Through shared understanding, respect and mutual empowerment, peer support specialists can help those in need stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. In their own…
Read MoreOne Family’s Loss Becomes an Opportunity To Fight Stigma, Spread Awareness and Grow Support
When Mike Kutilek began experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety, it was a surprise. After all, he had been a stellar student and a driven entrepreneur – always starting little businesses. And when his family started noticing changes in his behavior and brought these changes to his attention, he rejected what they had to say.…
Read MoreOur Volunteers are Helping Us Make A Positive Impact
What’s in it for you? Positive health outcomes. Did you know that volunteering may benefit you as much as it benefits us at Community Alliance? In fact, when you volunteer, you have the chance to learn new skills, gain personal insights and make new social connections – all while supporting others in your community. Beyond…
Read MoreMental Health Counseling Support at Community Alliance Has Become More Important Than Ever
Counseling Awareness Month takes on a new level of importance during a pandemic, when every life has been impacted in some way by worry and stress. Even prior to the COVID-19 crisis, the numbers for those struggling with mental health were on the rise. According to a report by the nonprofit, Mental Health America: 1…
Read MoreLong-Term Recovery Possible for Those Experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis
Each year, nearly 100,000 adolescents and young adults experience a first episode of psychosis. Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t real), delusions (beliefs that aren’t based in reality), distorted thoughts, an inability to think clearly or speech that doesn’t make sense are all potential signs of psychosis – and all are scary to the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: Prevention is Still Your Best Defense
A year ago this month, we were just hearing about a new virus that was spreading across the country and the world. Now, just 12 months later, 29 million people have been infected by COVID-19 in the U.S. and more than 500,000 of our citizens have died. At Community Alliance, doing our part to follow…
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