Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate those in recovery (www.recoverymonth.gov). At Fellowship Hall, we work to dispel the stigma surrounding substance use disorder: no one is immune to this

Change happens slowly. It is often much slower than most of us care for, particularly in recovery. Just as the disease of chemical addiction doesn’t happen overnight, neither does recovery. There are actually 6 stages in the process. Stage 1: Pre-contemplation:  This is the time for most alcoholics and addicts

The words treatment, rehab, addiction, and addict pack a powerful punch – sometimes so powerful we feel as though they are taboo or should not be mentioned.   Whether we are the ones seeking treatment, or are family of a loved one needing treatment, the notion of sharing and discussing

Addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a disease that impacts both the substance user as well as their entire family network. When we think of recovery, it can be easy to feel that the process is only applicable or crucial for the suffering alcoholic or addict. However, a critical

Recovery is a fresh start through which people aim to find joy and purpose in everyday life without the need for substances. Without substances to turn to and help keep their mind off difficult times in life, people need something else to help ground them and keep them pushing forward,

“[Recovery] changed my life… it was the best thing I ever did. My big worry when I got sober was, ‘I’m not going to have fun anymore.’ Someone gets married and I’m not gonna have a drink? Guess what – I didn’t have any of that, and it’s been awesome.”

During treatment for substance use disorder (SUD), other issues beyond the main problem of addiction are identified in order to best help the patient succeed in achieving recovery. These issues take form in co-occurring disorders – defined as any mental health disorders that are present at the same time as

Avoiding Complacency   Whenever we accomplish something, we naturally feel excited and proud of ourselves. After leaving treatment, those in recovery are especially proud – they have just dedicated time and effort towards self-improvement and making lifestyle changes. However, recovery is not a “one and done” achievement – it is

When you’re in recovery, your old methods of relieving stress – having a drink or using a drug – can no longer be utilized. It’s time to build new, healthier habits that allow you to relax and enjoy yourself while also improving your lifestyle and setting yourself up for future

Fellowship Hall, a 96-bed private, not-for-profit specialty hospital offering abstinence-based alcohol and drug treatment based on the 12-Step Model of Recovery, located on a serene 120-acre country setting in Greensboro, NC, is currently seeking a Part-time Evening Front Desk Receptionist to work Monday-Friday, 4p-8p. Fellowship Hall has been established for