“We are like family.”
Springfield native Carl Muldrow has worked in the field of human services for 26 years including early on with young adults and victims of domestic violence with nonprofits such as …
“Rapid Response, Lobby.” Cindy Chaplin shares details of a life saved.
It is estimated that there is one overdose death every five minutes in the U.S. On a late December night, the 3 to 11 p.m. shift at MiraVista prevented one …
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MiraVista Launches Overnight Hours for Support to Staff
Kassandra “KC” Andrade, Human Resource Coordinator for MiraVista Behavioral Health Center, is normally at her desk bright and early each day in order to respond to employee needs. In January, …
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No Task is too Small…
Brenna “Bren” Sorel decided as she entered her 30’s that she would pursue a career in social work. She enjoys talking to people – her first career was in retail. …
Downsize Those Holiday Stresses!
Downsize Those Holiday Stresses By Dr. Negar Beheshti Thanksgiving ushers in the start of the holiday season for many households across the country. The season’s gatherings and gift-giving are celebrated …
A Small, but Significant Act of Kindness.
Brenna “Bren” Sorel decided as she entered her 30’s that she would pursue a career in social work. She enjoys talking to people – her first career was in retail. …
Try, Try Again.
Try, Try Again In a recent article published locally in BusinessWest, Cristina Rivera, Director of Outpatient Services and Substance Use at MiraVista, said everyone’s addiction-recovery journey is different. “We know …
Recovery Through the Holidays
Setting Boundaries to Maintain Recovery During the Holidays By Cristina Rivera, LICSW, Director of Outpatient Substance Use Services The holidays can be a wonderful time of year. For some, this …
“I have sung with patients. I have danced with patients…”
No, I am not Nurse Ratchet from “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Yes, I have worked 20 years as a nurse and a tech in the field of behavioral …
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“I have stayed committed…I want to live without drugs.”
Committing to sobriety involves relapses, facing regrets, repairing relationships, sometimes dealing with mental health issues, and staying connected to support. It is hard work, but it also means no more …
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