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 and healthy life in recovery. Thanks to our team, GateHouse...
Category: Recovery
The GateHouse Through the Years: Looking Back and Looking Forward
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 from substance abuse. The group grew from a...
From Losing Hope to Living a Miracle: Marcia’s Story
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 for every moment. But, back in...
Understanding The 5 Stages of Addiction Recovery
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 understanding the stages of addiction recovery and what your loved one is...
The GateHouse Alumni & Friends Association: Why Graduates of The GateHouse Should Get Involved
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 Alumni & Friends Association come in. Today, Steph–a former client at The GateHouse–helps...
The GateHouse Receives Grant from the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to Add to its Opioid Treatment Services
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 being overshadowed; most notably, the opioid epidemic. The Pennsylvania Department of Health still...
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...
Resilience and Strength as We Begin a New Year at The GateHouse
Few years compared to 2020. The past year forced everyone, including all of us at The GateHouse, to face new hurdles – many of which seemed insurmountable at the time. Yet, despite its struggles, 2020 showed us how resilient we truly are. The flip to a new calendar year certainly doesn’t mean that the challenges...
Staying Connected to Family & Friends During a Socially Distanced Holiday
Recovery from substance abuse is a life-long journey. The journey isn’t easy, and it can become even more difficult during the holidays. Between holiday parties and family gatherings, the combination of stress and temptation can be overwhelming for anyone trying to stay clean. This year, however, the holidays will look much different than years past....