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March 4, 2021
An Honest Mom’s Take on ‘Gray Area’ Drinking
It’s been six months since I decided to stop drinking for 30 days. Some of you may have read my blog post about that experience.
February 23, 2021
'Independence, exercise, and a chance to be outside':
New Englanders are no strangers to winters filled with snow, sleet and cold temperatures. While they certainly know how to brave the cold, they also
February 19, 2021
Prolonged stress, physical health, & the ‘vortex’ of being home
The American Psychological Association recently reported that in February 2021, U.S. adults have recorded their highest levels of stress since the early days of the
January 26, 2021
‘All the Difference in the World’
When COVID-19 began to affect the community in March 2020, CHD’s Early Intervention team quickly adapted the way they provide support to families so they
November 17, 2020
Insight into engagement challenges & solutions for leaders during COVID-19
As an organization whose services reach a broad range of individuals for a diverse and growing set of needs, there are many ways CHD’s leaders
October 8, 2020
Insight into youth recovery and remote learning during COVID-19
At CHD’s Goodwin House, a residential addiction treatment center that serves boys aged 13-17, residents are able to take a step back from their everyday
October 1, 2020
An Honest Mom’s Take on Choosing Mental Health Over Alcohol
The following is written based on the author’s personal experience with a short-term abstinence from alcohol. The intent is to encourage people to examine their
August 31, 2020
Confronting stigma in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day
Observance of Overdose Awareness Day presents an important opportunity to advocate for the continued need for community-based recovery support services and treatments like those provided
August 13, 2020
An Honest Mom's Take on Clutter Control
I recently did something I had thought about for years but never had the courage to go through with. I wanted something so badly, yet
May 28, 2020
Welcome to the new digital home of CHD!
I’m excited to introduce you to our new website, the product of many months of hard work and creative thinking by many members of the