14 • Thursday, June 16, 2022
OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL
SOCIAL
Rehab Reality...
Journal photo by Jordan Wald
by Judy Butler
There’s Never Time for Rehab
Most times one of the first reasons for not going to drug and alcohol treatment is TIME. “I can’t leave my business, children, or pet for 30 days”. We totally get it. However, we also remind the person with this excuse that if they don’t take the time to end the addiction, there can be much worse consequences than just a temporary absence. Examples are hospitalization, incarceration and, perhaps, even death. At Bayshore Retreat we understand these concerns and try to help clients with some of the reasons. Work, for example, can be handled while at Bayshore if it can be done via telephone, email or faxes. Childcare; parents are able to ‘tuck their children in at night’ via phone or face time… likewise they can help children with issues that might come up while mom or dad are away. Unlike many drug and alcohol treatment centers who believe that isolation is the best answer to “getting into oneself”, Bayshore Retreat believes that life goes on while in treatment, just as it does outside of rehab. Allowing clients to ‘stay in touch’ helps families and individuals deal with the absence while also dealing with the addiction. The bottom line is “no one plans on becoming an addict” so why let that define who you are? At Bayshore Retreat it’s about helping our clients regain physical health and deal with the underling reasons for the addiction from life issues that haven’t been addressed to current issues that may be a problem. There might never be a better time to call… it’s not that difficult and might be the best call you’ll ever make.
Bade and Hudson Schnurr
Stephen, Nora, Olivia and Holly Gunn
S’mores and Pours
BridgeWays Event Greets Summer With Brews, Tacos and Music The 10th annual S’mores and Pours took place at Avondale Brewing Co. on June 9 to benefit BridgeWays. Those who attended the event said hello to summer with a feast from Taco Mama, a selection of Avondale’s brews, as well as a silent auction and raffles, pop-up shops from local businesses, local artists and live music from T.U.B – The UnKnamed Band. BridgeWays sponsored the event to support its mission to instill hope, purpose and self-worth by connecting young people to their peers, their schools and their families. ❖
Kristin Snowden and Raegan Spencer
Carol Chandler, Cathy Busby and Beeson Warren
Mary Landers and Ashley Tiedt
Ella Nadal and Tyler Whitten
Beeson Warren, Patty Bromberg, Nancy Meadows and Sid Knight
