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Coming home to Albion after incarceration can feel like starting life all over again. There is hope, because you get another chance to be there for your kids…

Caring for someone with a substance use disorder or another behavioral health concern is real work. In Orleans County, caregivers are often parents, spouses,…

A return to use after a period of stability on buprenorphine or another medication for opioid use disorder can feel scary and confusing. Your body may hurt, …

Coming home from jail in Orleans County can feel confusing and heavy. There is a lot to handle at once, and the first week often sets the tone for what happe…

Walking out of the Orleans County Jail can feel like a big mix of relief and stress. You might be thinking about where you will sleep tonight, how to get you…

Realizing you might need a substance use assessment in Albion can feel scary, especially when you are trying to hold a job, support a family, and keep bills …

Behavioral health is about how our thoughts, feelings, and actions affect our overall well-being. It includes depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use di…

Stopping alcohol use is a big decision, and it can be a life-changing one. But for some people, quitting suddenly is not only uncomfortable, it can be danger…

Getting help for opioid use while trying to keep a job can feel overwhelming. Many working adults in Orleans County are trying to balance their schedule, pay…

Caring for your family and keeping up with work at the same time can feel like holding two full-time jobs. In Orleans County, many parents are juggling long …

Taking the First Step Toward Recovery in Albion Entering drug treatment in Albion, NY is a brave and important step. Getting ready for your first day can calm some of the worry and help you feel a little more in control. When you know what to pack, what will happen...

How Albion Youth Can Build Stronger Futures Youth in Albion are growing up in a world that can feel stressful and confusing. Many families are seeing more worries about vaping, alcohol, and mental health issues among kids and teens. These issues do not just affect one...

Finding Hope for Families Affected by Addiction in Albion When someone you love is struggling with substance use, life can feel very small. In a close-knit place like Albion, it may seem like everyone else has it together while your family is quietly falling apart....

Spotting Life Disruptions Before Crisis Hits When alcohol or drug use starts to creep up, it does not always look dramatic at first. For many adults in Albion, it can look like a few extra drinks after work, using alcohol or drugs to relax on weekends, or taking...

Helping Your Albion Family Take the First Step with Confidence When someone you love is getting ready for a first substance use disorder counseling session, it can stir up a lot of feelings. You might feel scared, relieved, angry, hopeful, or all of those at once....

Start Strong: Get Clear on Your Recovery Goals Starting substance use disorder treatment in Albion, NY, is a big step, and it helps to go in with a clear picture of what you want from it. When you know your goals, your treatment team can shape care around your needs,...

Please click on the link to view an interview with Kathy Hodgins, Chief Executive Officer, and Allison Parry-Gurak, Chief Residential Officer, talking about our new Women & Children's residence in Albion, NY, as well as many other programs we offer....

Please click on the link to view the article in The Daily News on Dr. Fernaays, our medical director. https://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/dr-fernaays-earns-board-accreditation-for-experience-in-addiction-medicine-field/