In December 2022, The GateHouse celebrated its 50th year of offering people a meaningful path to recovery. As part of this celebration, we are spotlighting prominent staff, leaders, and alumni and sharing their stories of their time at The GateHouse. This month, we’re putting a spotlight on the late Janice Potter, a beloved Recovery Program...
Category: Drug Addiction
The GateHouse Turns 50: An Anniversary Story with David Morgan
In December 2022, The GateHouse celebrated its 50th year of offering people a meaningful path to recovery. As part of this celebration, we are spotlighting prominent staff, leaders, and alumni and sharing the stories of their time at The GateHouse. Surrounded by a wonderful community and filled with a passion for the arts, David Morgan...
How The GateHouse Utilizes the 12-Step Program in Recovery Treatment
There’s so much that goes into recovery treatment at The GateHouse. From our compassionate staff and counselors to our beautiful residential extended care homes to the solemnity of our newly unveiled Serenity Gardens, our goal is to build a community that supports our clients as they embark on their recovery journey. And serving as the...
The GateHouse Serenity Stories: Thomas & Judy McDermott
We often think of victims of substance use disorder as only those suffering directly from the disease. But victims’ families are victims, as well. The GateHouse broke ground on its Serenity Gardens last fall – a beautiful, tree-lined garden space for quiet reflection – and created a place to bring serenity to its residences in...
Recovery Stories: How 4 Celebrities Overcame Substance Abuse and Are Now Inspiring Others
Everyone’s recovery story deserves to be heard. And each can serve as inspiration to those of us on our own recovery journey. Every time a celebrity bravely steps up to share their story of substance abuse and recovery, we can see the incredible impact their story has on those who are still suffering. With each...
Making a Difference as a Recovery Specialist at The GateHouse
We’re hiring Recovery Specialists Right Now! There aren’t many roles at The GateHouse that connect staff members and clients as closely as that of the Recovery Specialist. “Our Recovery Specialists are truly the front-line support staff for our clients,” said Mike Duffy, Residential Program Supervisor at The GateHouse. Mike manages his team of Recovery...
How The GateHouse Approaches MAT for Opioid Addiction as One Tool in its 12-Step Program Toolbox
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 for opioid addiction would simply shift a person’s addiction from one drug to another...
How to Recognize the Signs of Addiction and Find Help for Your Loved One
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 use disorder can often hide their addiction from family members for months or even years. If your loved one is suffering from addiction, there’s a long list...
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Substance Use Disorder
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program? Partial Hospitalization Program, or PHP, is a short-term, comprehensive program of intensive outpatient therapy. At The GateHouse, Individuals attend group sessions four days a week for five hours per day. Patients also meet with their Primary Counselor twice a week as part of their individualized therapy. Is...
Finding Hope in the Opioid Crisis: An Interview with Pennsylvania Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Jen Smith
In today’s highly polarized political climate, it might seem as though there are no subjects upon which lawmakers from the Left and Right can agree. Even here in Pennsylvania, legislators clash over taxes, health care, spending, and more. Believe it or not, though, there is at least one critically important issue upon which Pennsylvania Republicans...