Aug 20, 2021 | General, Interviews, Life Skills, Programs, Recovery
Humans, by nature, are creatures of habit. We crave personal structure and routine. It is the small choices we make each day that create our path in life. Just like in recovery, habits and daily routines are a practice. It takes work and dedication for them to...
Jul 19, 2021 | General, Life Skills, Programs, Recovery
Thank You to Our Transitional Living Team for Their Hard Work in Achieving This Recognition Our transitional living team works incredibly hard to make sure that every one of our transitional living recovery houses is giving our residents what they need to live a safe...
May 5, 2021 | General, Interviews, Life Skills, Programs, Recovery
Looking Back at Over Four Decades of Substance Abuse Recovery Services as We Look Towards the Future of The GateHouse The legacy of The GateHouse was built by a small group of men and women determined to create a support system for members of their community suffering...
Apr 20, 2021 | Alcoholism, General
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month across the U.S., and, especially in Pennsylvania, this month is an opportunity to shine much-needed light on the rising number of adults across the state suffering from alcohol use disorder. The COVID-19 quarantine has...
Apr 5, 2021 | Recovery, Success Stories
The day she first stepped through the doors of The GateHouse, Marcia was at the very end of her rope. “I was homeless, helpless, and had nowhere else to go,” she said. Today, Marcia is a wife, mother, and a successful floral designer. She loves life and is grateful...
Mar 17, 2021 | Recovery, Uncategorized
We tend to think first about the hardship substance use disorder creates for the person suffering from addiction – many times forgetting that their family members and friends are suffering, too. It’s never easy to watch someone you love battle addiction. But, by...
Mar 2, 2021 | General, Interviews, Life Skills, Recovery
Recovery from substance use disorder doesn’t occur once treatment ends. It’s a lifelong journey, and the road can get bumpy – especially without the support of other men and women who understand where you’ve been. That’s where Steph Prete and The GateHouse...
Feb 19, 2021 | General, Programs, Recovery
We’ve all spent the last year focused on the health of Pennsylvania residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the pandemic, of course, deserves an incredible amount of attention and resources to keep Pennsylvanians safe, other health crises are at risk of...
Jan 27, 2021 | Drug Addiction, Programs, Recovery
When Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction first became available, many in the recovery community struggled with the idea of treating a substance use disorder with a medication. “In the beginning, and even still today, some people believed using MAT...
Jan 25, 2021 | Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, General, Programs, Recovery
When you’re not familiar with the signs of addiction, it can be a difficult disease to identify. Sadly, that’s one of the reasons why someone with a substance abuse issue can often hide their addiction from family members for months or even years. If your loved one is...
