As The GateHouse celebrates its 50th year of offering people a meaningful path to recovery, we’re highlighting the experiences of a few of our alums and sharing some of their stories. This month, we’re featuring Denyse Glover, a former resident at The GateHouse who’s celebrating 20 years of recovery. Denyse Glover Arrived at The GateHouse...
Category: Recovery
The GateHouse Turns 50: an Anniversary Story with Robin Skiles
As The GateHouse celebrates its 50th year of helping people find their path to recovery, it’s only fitting that we shine a light on the many individuals credited with building and strengthening the organization that has helped to reshape so many lives. To that end, we begin with Robin Skiles, former Executive Director of The...
Celebrate 50 Years of The GateHouse During the 2022 Extra Give
Half a Century of Restoring the Human Spirt Through Recovery in Lancaster County Next month, The GateHouse celebrates 50 years of service. This isn’t just a celebration of the great work done by our passionate team or the strength of our clients in recovery; it’s a celebration of the support of our dedicated community for...
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 Connections Grant Program Brings Case Management to Clients in Transitional Living
How the new Transitional Living Grant Program, Connections, is supporting the needs of clients beginning their recovery journey Transitioning back into your community after completing residential treatment creates change across every aspect of life. While it’s an important step forward in the recovery journey, we know it can also be a stressful time, especially for...
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...
The GateHouse Completes Construction of Serenity Gardens at its Marietta Residential Extended Care Home
One of the most important aspects of recovery treatment from substance abuse is looking past addiction itself and focusing on the whole person. “The path towards recovery lives in our minds and spirit,” said Keith Stoudt, Director of Support Services for The GateHouse. “Our residents need quiet places for reflection, meditation, and prayer, which is...
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...
The Power of Daily Routines and Positive Habits in 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 become a more natural part of daily life....