Mar 2, 2021 | General, Interviews, Life Skills, Recovery, Success Stories
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...
Nov 19, 2020 | General, Life Skills, Programs, Recovery, Success Stories
Kristi knows how debilitating addiction can be. “Living with addiction is like living a walking death,” she said. Kristi Martarano BS, CADC, CCPG, is Clinical Director at The GateHouse. Like many of her colleagues, she was also once a client at The GateHouse working...
Nov 12, 2020 | General, Life Skills, Programs, Recovery, Success Stories
Kendrick spent years living in a vicious cycle of addiction. “I’d use and lose everything,” he said. “Then, I’d get my life back on track for a few months only to lose it all again.” Today, Kendrick Westmoreland is the Clinical Director of Outpatient Services at The...
Nov 6, 2020 | General, Programs, Recovery, Success Stories
Cyndi was 18 years into her recovery journey when she relapsed. She had a beautiful home, a teenage son and had built a wonderful life for herself. “Your addiction is always doing push-ups, even when you’re not using,” she said. Today, Cyndi is our Intake Supervisor...
May 9, 2019 | Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, General, Recovery, Success Stories
Why can’t you put the bottle down, stop drinking, and take care of your responsibilities? Growing up, that’s what Lori Fallon remembers thinking about two of her family members who suffered heavily from alcoholism. At the time, she just could never understand how a...
Dec 3, 2018 | Drug Addiction, General, Recovery, Success Stories
To look at Jodi Holland, the first thought that comes to mind is, Here’s someone who’s got it all together. Attractive, intelligent, and charming, Jodi is the mother of two daughters, the executive director of one of Pennsylvania’s top recovery and behavioral health...