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Showing posts with label Treatment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Treatment. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Friday, November 25, 2016
The Hope Dealer Project
Locally we have two ladies in our community who do so much for others- for families in our community of active users, for anyone using and abusing who is ready to get the help they need and for those like us- the family of someone using and abusing heroin and other drugs.
They do not get the recognition that they so deserve.
Not only do they go above and beyond helping families and active users in the community but together they co-chair our local Nar Anon group and make it possible for us to meet each Sunday.
So, today I am highlighting and featuring a small local non profit organization called,
The Hope Dealer Project
Not only do they go above and beyond helping families and active users in the community but together they co-chair our local Nar Anon group and make it possible for us to meet each Sunday.
So, today I am highlighting and featuring a small local non profit organization called,
The Hope Dealer Project
"This group was born to bring hope, strength and healing to addicts and family members.
Once a parent becomes aware that their beautiful child is an addict... hopefully, we will learn the truth about the impending situation sooner rather than later. Here are some truths that I have learned:
Parents are enablers. We enable in ways we do not recognize such as handing out cash for "gas" or "food" when in fact, this money is inadvertently used for "drugs" T
his is something you will learn when dealing with an addict. They are the best story tellers ever! They can make us believe outlandish stories which we would not believe from someone else, but these are our children, our husbands, our wives. They are people we love, how can we not believe them?
We learn to do things differently in order to support them without enabling them. It's definitely not easy and it hurts! But it can be done. We did not cause the addiction. We cannot control the addiction and we cannot cure the addiction. All we can do is educate ourselves, get support for ourselves and learn ways to BREATHE as we make it through each day loving our addicts.
When we begin the terrible journey of turmoil and horrific consequences that the life of an addict involves, we are forced to learn and try to understand. It is only then that we are able to empathize with the addict while making sure that we take the time to "save ourselves"
One thing is for sure, life as we knew it will never be the same, but with God's grace we can make a positive difference in the lives of others.
his is something you will learn when dealing with an addict. They are the best story tellers ever! They can make us believe outlandish stories which we would not believe from someone else, but these are our children, our husbands, our wives. They are people we love, how can we not believe them?
We learn to do things differently in order to support them without enabling them. It's definitely not easy and it hurts! But it can be done. We did not cause the addiction. We cannot control the addiction and we cannot cure the addiction. All we can do is educate ourselves, get support for ourselves and learn ways to BREATHE as we make it through each day loving our addicts.
When we begin the terrible journey of turmoil and horrific consequences that the life of an addict involves, we are forced to learn and try to understand. It is only then that we are able to empathize with the addict while making sure that we take the time to "save ourselves"
One thing is for sure, life as we knew it will never be the same, but with God's grace we can make a positive difference in the lives of others.
As parents, we will do ANYTHING to take away the pain and smooth the road for our loved ones, but we must be aware of certain truths because even as we struggle against the truth, we find that we're we are powerless. By accepting the truth, we can begin to help the addict by helping ourselves. Feel free to reach out."
Message us Today!
Don't Be Alone!
Sending you much love and understanding.
To get more information call The Hope Dealer Project at 844-383-4673
You can find them on Facebook at The Hope Dealer Project
© 2016 The Hope Dealer Project
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Local Resources Fighting This Heroin Epidemic Battle
If you are like so many in this area due to the stigma about Heroin, Opiates and addiction you often don't know where to turn to for help.
This was posted on a Facebook Page from Debbie Hill Gray who locally is helping addicts and their families find treatment and healing from this addiction. If you live in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Jefferson County and Morgan County you will find many resources locally to help.
If you love someone with an addiction problem, please reach out to anyone listed in this. If you yourself are an addict and are trying to find help for yourself please reach out. Debbie's post had the following resources:
"One of our Charles Town Nar-anon family lost their son to his battle with addiction last night. God knows I see losses daily across FB, but this one hit me hard. My heart is hurting so badly for them. He was very much loved by many people, but most of all his mom.
Please keep them in your prayers.
I felt I should provide some resources for ANYONE struggling with this disease or anyone with a loved one struggling with the disease. Even if you think your loved one does NOT want help, I assure you they usually DO. They just don't want to discuss their addiction with their family members due to the guilt and shame they feel. There should be no shame in this disease, but they still feel it. Most of the time your child will speak to someone they don't know about their addiction much quicker and easier than with their family and friends. THEY WANT HELP!
There are lots of people in our area reaching out to help with addiction. Some are moms, some are friends, some are in county positions, but there are resources available. I am listing them here again. PLEASE REACH OUT TO ANY RESOURCE LISTED FOR HELP:
Help4wv.com is the Governor's hotline, setup to help with WV's overwhelming addiction epidemic. They will help find a detox and hopefully treatment afterwards, even if there is a few day to week long wait. They have access to ALL treatment centers in our state and are available 24/7. They will arrange travel to the facility in most cases.
You can use their Internet site help4wv.com or call 844-435-7498.
Tina Burkey Stride and Lisa Melcher started a non-profit called The Hope Dealer Project and can also find treatment for addiction. Tina also facilitates a Nar-Anon group in Martinsburg on Sunday's. Here is the link to their page:
The Hope Dealer Project
Justin W. Ponton has a sober living network in Huntington, WV. There are many people willing to transport individuals wanting to go there. He cannot take anyone needing medically detoxed from alcohol or benzo's due to the danger of detoxing from these to my knowledge, but can after the detox from these. Justin can confirm this for you. His website is:
The Newness of Life
His phone number is: 304-972-6601
Tim Payne and his wife, Emily (I believe) run the non-profit, Turning Point of the Eastern Panhandle. Their website is:
Turning Point of the Eastern Panhandle
Katrin O'Leary is Vice President of: Magnolia New Beginnings, a 501c3 based in MA. Katrin resides in Florida.
Her website is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/553591441439612
Barbie Thrower is the Director of CRC in Florida, a Licensed Level III Substance abuse treatment center. Long term- 6 months to a year.
Barbie says: We are fighting hard to end this epidemic and remove the stigma of addiction!! Call 321-632-5958 or visit our website Ctcbrevard.com for additional information . God bless all who are in this fight together!
Although it is currently on hold for a short time, I facilitate a Nar-Anon group in Charles Town. I will be updating the site when active again, which I hope is soon. Here is the group's FB page for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/HopeforTomorrowCharlesTownWVNarA…/…
I also have a FB page just to share and post educational information about addiction and provide support. Anyone can reach out to me for help there or add educational content. The link is:
https://www.facebook.com/DrugAlcoholAddictionRecoveryAndF…/…
There are several support groups I recommend:
Katrin O'Leary facilitates a group for Addiction support, Magnolia New Beginnings, closed FB support group. Search for the group and request to join.
Kathleen W facilitates Covered With Love, a group comprised of people all over the country, coming together to help one another and their children. Search for the group and request to join.
I believe Dave Roberts and/or Cindy Everts facilitates "The Group", which is the group nobody ever wants to join. It is a support group for parents and siblings who've lost their children/sibling. They have personal gatherings also. Search for The Group and request to join.
Locally, Laura Haynes facilitates the Berkeley County Heroin Epidemic FB page, where you can find informational posts and support. Her link is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/553591441439612/
Dee Stotelmyer Pierce facilitates the FB page Bikers Against Heroin WV Chapter. They do fundraisers to help the addiction community and provide other resources. Her link is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BAHwestva/
Cindy Koontz has a blog page and puts together community vigils along with James Boyd. I don't know the link to her blog.
Amanda Edwards and Casey Hershey facilitate a FB support page called Soberology. Search for it and request to join.
Kevin Knowles is the Berkeley County Resource Go-To, a very important resource. You can contact Kevin at 304-264-1923 or 304-676-7731
I've helped people on my own time for years, heavily for 18 months. I started after trying to find help for my son, with such a difficult time, I was on the phone forever with facilities trying to get him help and continually was told NO or ADD him to long waiting lists. Finally I found a company to help me. They did it all, including making his travel arrangements to California. Today Matthew is well, thank God! He's joined me in reaching out to help those struggling with addition.
We help with any resources including; help4wv.com, faith based programs, scholarships (when available), find an insurance broker to help them determine if eligible for a special enrollment for private health insurance, help them get into top, trustworthy treatment centers away from our area, talk to their family members -providing them resources such as, RENOVO Center and Nar-Anon, speak with their loved one struggling with addiction to convince them to get treatment-no matter how long it takes, provide travel to state facilities, help them find Suboxone Doctors, take them to the hospital, and simply just listen when needing to talk. We do whatever possible to help.
Recently, because of our outreach, we both had several job offers, which happens when you are doing outreach. After a long time and a lot of soul searching we accepted a "salary" position with the only company we trust to get people into trustworthy treatment centers. We refused to take money per person, such as body brokers do. We cannot and will NOT see someone struggling with addiction as a $ sign, so we simply help people find help, however that may be, including state, faith based, and scholarship programs. I assure you we are not getting rich, we are making a living as everyone does at their jobs. We are available anytime at all.
We work for Sober Services, run by an amazing man in recovery himself. He puts many resources back into communities and is starting a "Jail Initiative" to help those arrested for drug related crimes get treatment rather than jail. This is NOT an advertisement for his company, my son, or me. This is simply another resource just as those above.
Here is the link to the company website:
https://www.soberservices.org
He works with people all over the country. Matthew and I help with those in our area, but also any area in the country. Matthew Hammock can be reached at 304-886-8322, me at 304-820-5375.
Probably the most significant and new program available to our area is Melissa Swartz's (counselor) The RENOVO CENTER. Melissa was the only counselor in her office, but expanded her practice exponentially to help those struggling with addiction and their family members. She offers groups for family members on Tuesday evenings. She added case workers to help manage all phases of patient care. She added more counselors and has Suboxone/Vivatrol Doctors coming in November. She accepts Medicaid. I have referred many people to her, especially those who find inpatient treatment isn't something they can do or to help them in the interim until they can get into a treatment center.
I cannot say enough good about what Melissa has done for our community by expanding her practice.
Her website is:
The Renovo Center
https://www.facebook.com/The-Renovo-Center-LLC-1885343344…/…
Her office number is: 681-242-8819
I am certain there are more resources I haven't mentioned, so anyone with more, please post them.
PLEASE if you or a loved one needs help for addiction, reach out to any of these resources. We are losing too many lives over this epidemic!"
This was posted on a Facebook Page from Debbie Hill Gray who locally is helping addicts and their families find treatment and healing from this addiction. If you live in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Jefferson County and Morgan County you will find many resources locally to help.
If you love someone with an addiction problem, please reach out to anyone listed in this. If you yourself are an addict and are trying to find help for yourself please reach out. Debbie's post had the following resources:
"One of our Charles Town Nar-anon family lost their son to his battle with addiction last night. God knows I see losses daily across FB, but this one hit me hard. My heart is hurting so badly for them. He was very much loved by many people, but most of all his mom.
Please keep them in your prayers.
I felt I should provide some resources for ANYONE struggling with this disease or anyone with a loved one struggling with the disease. Even if you think your loved one does NOT want help, I assure you they usually DO. They just don't want to discuss their addiction with their family members due to the guilt and shame they feel. There should be no shame in this disease, but they still feel it. Most of the time your child will speak to someone they don't know about their addiction much quicker and easier than with their family and friends. THEY WANT HELP!
There are lots of people in our area reaching out to help with addiction. Some are moms, some are friends, some are in county positions, but there are resources available. I am listing them here again. PLEASE REACH OUT TO ANY RESOURCE LISTED FOR HELP:
Help4wv.com is the Governor's hotline, setup to help with WV's overwhelming addiction epidemic. They will help find a detox and hopefully treatment afterwards, even if there is a few day to week long wait. They have access to ALL treatment centers in our state and are available 24/7. They will arrange travel to the facility in most cases.
You can use their Internet site help4wv.com or call 844-435-7498.
Tina Burkey Stride and Lisa Melcher started a non-profit called The Hope Dealer Project and can also find treatment for addiction. Tina also facilitates a Nar-Anon group in Martinsburg on Sunday's. Here is the link to their page:
The Hope Dealer Project
Justin W. Ponton has a sober living network in Huntington, WV. There are many people willing to transport individuals wanting to go there. He cannot take anyone needing medically detoxed from alcohol or benzo's due to the danger of detoxing from these to my knowledge, but can after the detox from these. Justin can confirm this for you. His website is:
The Newness of Life
His phone number is: 304-972-6601
Tim Payne and his wife, Emily (I believe) run the non-profit, Turning Point of the Eastern Panhandle. Their website is:
Turning Point of the Eastern Panhandle
Katrin O'Leary is Vice President of: Magnolia New Beginnings, a 501c3 based in MA. Katrin resides in Florida.
Her website is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/553591441439612
Barbie Thrower is the Director of CRC in Florida, a Licensed Level III Substance abuse treatment center. Long term- 6 months to a year.
Barbie says: We are fighting hard to end this epidemic and remove the stigma of addiction!! Call 321-632-5958 or visit our website Ctcbrevard.com for additional information . God bless all who are in this fight together!
Although it is currently on hold for a short time, I facilitate a Nar-Anon group in Charles Town. I will be updating the site when active again, which I hope is soon. Here is the group's FB page for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/HopeforTomorrowCharlesTownWVNarA…/…
I also have a FB page just to share and post educational information about addiction and provide support. Anyone can reach out to me for help there or add educational content. The link is:
https://www.facebook.com/DrugAlcoholAddictionRecoveryAndF…/…
There are several support groups I recommend:
Katrin O'Leary facilitates a group for Addiction support, Magnolia New Beginnings, closed FB support group. Search for the group and request to join.
Kathleen W facilitates Covered With Love, a group comprised of people all over the country, coming together to help one another and their children. Search for the group and request to join.
I believe Dave Roberts and/or Cindy Everts facilitates "The Group", which is the group nobody ever wants to join. It is a support group for parents and siblings who've lost their children/sibling. They have personal gatherings also. Search for The Group and request to join.
Locally, Laura Haynes facilitates the Berkeley County Heroin Epidemic FB page, where you can find informational posts and support. Her link is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/553591441439612/
Dee Stotelmyer Pierce facilitates the FB page Bikers Against Heroin WV Chapter. They do fundraisers to help the addiction community and provide other resources. Her link is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BAHwestva/
Cindy Koontz has a blog page and puts together community vigils along with James Boyd. I don't know the link to her blog.
Amanda Edwards and Casey Hershey facilitate a FB support page called Soberology. Search for it and request to join.
Kevin Knowles is the Berkeley County Resource Go-To, a very important resource. You can contact Kevin at 304-264-1923 or 304-676-7731
I've helped people on my own time for years, heavily for 18 months. I started after trying to find help for my son, with such a difficult time, I was on the phone forever with facilities trying to get him help and continually was told NO or ADD him to long waiting lists. Finally I found a company to help me. They did it all, including making his travel arrangements to California. Today Matthew is well, thank God! He's joined me in reaching out to help those struggling with addition.
We help with any resources including; help4wv.com, faith based programs, scholarships (when available), find an insurance broker to help them determine if eligible for a special enrollment for private health insurance, help them get into top, trustworthy treatment centers away from our area, talk to their family members -providing them resources such as, RENOVO Center and Nar-Anon, speak with their loved one struggling with addiction to convince them to get treatment-no matter how long it takes, provide travel to state facilities, help them find Suboxone Doctors, take them to the hospital, and simply just listen when needing to talk. We do whatever possible to help.
Recently, because of our outreach, we both had several job offers, which happens when you are doing outreach. After a long time and a lot of soul searching we accepted a "salary" position with the only company we trust to get people into trustworthy treatment centers. We refused to take money per person, such as body brokers do. We cannot and will NOT see someone struggling with addiction as a $ sign, so we simply help people find help, however that may be, including state, faith based, and scholarship programs. I assure you we are not getting rich, we are making a living as everyone does at their jobs. We are available anytime at all.
We work for Sober Services, run by an amazing man in recovery himself. He puts many resources back into communities and is starting a "Jail Initiative" to help those arrested for drug related crimes get treatment rather than jail. This is NOT an advertisement for his company, my son, or me. This is simply another resource just as those above.
Here is the link to the company website:
https://www.soberservices.org
He works with people all over the country. Matthew and I help with those in our area, but also any area in the country. Matthew Hammock can be reached at 304-886-8322, me at 304-820-5375.
Probably the most significant and new program available to our area is Melissa Swartz's (counselor) The RENOVO CENTER. Melissa was the only counselor in her office, but expanded her practice exponentially to help those struggling with addiction and their family members. She offers groups for family members on Tuesday evenings. She added case workers to help manage all phases of patient care. She added more counselors and has Suboxone/Vivatrol Doctors coming in November. She accepts Medicaid. I have referred many people to her, especially those who find inpatient treatment isn't something they can do or to help them in the interim until they can get into a treatment center.
I cannot say enough good about what Melissa has done for our community by expanding her practice.
Her website is:
The Renovo Center
https://www.facebook.com/The-Renovo-Center-LLC-1885343344…/…
Her office number is: 681-242-8819
I am certain there are more resources I haven't mentioned, so anyone with more, please post them.
PLEASE if you or a loved one needs help for addiction, reach out to any of these resources. We are losing too many lives over this epidemic!"
Many thanks to Debbie for her time in putting this list of resources together.
I wanted to add to this that there are several recovering from their addiction who have joined in this fight to help other addicts. One of those people is
Click his name to go to his Facebook and message him on Facebook. If you are seeking help with your addiction, message Kyle.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
UPDATE On Petition: We Need Treatment On Demand
I went to Mr. James Boyd's event yesterday to Stand Up at the Gateway to the Heroin Highway! The weather was absolutely gorgeous yesterday.
I want to say at least 30 gathered on the bridge and then we went back to the ROC's to hold a meet and to talk about this heroin epidemic here in Martinsburg.
Many of you know that James has been helping a local addict to find help for about two weeks now. On Friday, Lisa was tired of living on the streets and tired of living the life of an addict. She was ready.
James called the hotline only to be put on hold and after twenty minutes or more he made some more phone calls and took her to the Substance Abuse Crisis Team at the hospital.
For a couple of weeks now I have heard some stories about the team there when someone has taken a loved one there. I shared some concerns I was having with James who got to visit and see the team first hand.
What happened there is proof that we need a treatment facility right here in Martinsburg and/or Berkeley County for our local people. When an addict is ready for help we must have treatment on demand ready for them.
When someone is suffering a heart attack or a stroke they go to the hospital. That person will get triaged in the ER, tests are run, they will go to the ICU for further medical care. They are under constant medical supervision 24/7 and will get the best of all medical care.
When someone is suffering from heroin addiction and they go to the ER there they get Narcan. They are often laughed at and put down, called a junkie and later released back to the streets where the cycle of drug abuse continues.
When a person is suffering from a heroin addiction like any other sickness or disease the bed should be ready. An addict shouldn't have to say they are suicidal and going to kill themselves to get access to a treatment facility. It should be available to them when they need it!
Something is clearly wrong with that!
When someone is ready to go get the help and the treatment they need for their addiction, the treatment center needs to be right there and ready to take that addict.
We put up a petition back in late April/early May for this treatment center to be right here in this town. The link to read and sign the petition is: Mayor of Martinsburg and Berkeley County Council
Treatment on Demand
We Need A Treatment Center in Our Town
People are still signing it! Stop by and visit the petition!
© 2016 Gossip Girl
I want to say at least 30 gathered on the bridge and then we went back to the ROC's to hold a meet and to talk about this heroin epidemic here in Martinsburg.
Many of you know that James has been helping a local addict to find help for about two weeks now. On Friday, Lisa was tired of living on the streets and tired of living the life of an addict. She was ready.
James called the hotline only to be put on hold and after twenty minutes or more he made some more phone calls and took her to the Substance Abuse Crisis Team at the hospital.
For a couple of weeks now I have heard some stories about the team there when someone has taken a loved one there. I shared some concerns I was having with James who got to visit and see the team first hand.
What happened there is proof that we need a treatment facility right here in Martinsburg and/or Berkeley County for our local people. When an addict is ready for help we must have treatment on demand ready for them.
When someone is suffering a heart attack or a stroke they go to the hospital. That person will get triaged in the ER, tests are run, they will go to the ICU for further medical care. They are under constant medical supervision 24/7 and will get the best of all medical care.
When someone is suffering from heroin addiction and they go to the ER there they get Narcan. They are often laughed at and put down, called a junkie and later released back to the streets where the cycle of drug abuse continues.
When a person is suffering from a heroin addiction like any other sickness or disease the bed should be ready. An addict shouldn't have to say they are suicidal and going to kill themselves to get access to a treatment facility. It should be available to them when they need it!
Something is clearly wrong with that!
When someone is ready to go get the help and the treatment they need for their addiction, the treatment center needs to be right there and ready to take that addict.
We put up a petition back in late April/early May for this treatment center to be right here in this town. The link to read and sign the petition is: Mayor of Martinsburg and Berkeley County Council
Treatment on Demand
We Need A Treatment Center in Our Town
People are still signing it! Stop by and visit the petition!
© 2016 Gossip Girl
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Up For Discussion: Do We Need A Treatment Center/ Rehab In Berkeley County?
Several readers have emailed me in the past weeks asking about the Recovery Resource Center here in Martinsburg, West Virginia in which Councilman Kevin Knowles was appointed Community Recovery Resource Coordinator several months ago.
Readers are asking and wondering when this will open to the public.
The Resource Center will be located in the same building in which county tax payers go to pay their taxes. On the first floor of 400 W. Stephen St in Martinsburg, WV
Some of you may already know that the hubby and I was invited and was given a special tour of the center several months ago. It was still in the early stages of...
Readers are asking and wondering when this will open to the public.
The Resource Center will be located in the same building in which county tax payers go to pay their taxes. On the first floor of 400 W. Stephen St in Martinsburg, WV
Some of you may already know that the hubby and I was invited and was given a special tour of the center several months ago. It was still in the early stages of...
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Effective Treatment For Drug Addiction
I am learning new things each and everyday. I just recently learned what exactly caused our son to relapse three years ago.
Mostly what I am hearing from the girl friend and the information I am learning, in the end this possibly can turn into a mess. I'm not here right now in this post to talk about such things. This post concerns effective treatment for drug addiction.
Based on scientific research since the mid-1970s, the following key principles should form the basis of any effective treatment program:
Mostly what I am hearing from the girl friend and the information I am learning, in the end this possibly can turn into a mess. I'm not here right now in this post to talk about such things. This post concerns effective treatment for drug addiction.
Based on scientific research since the mid-1970s, the following key principles should form the basis of any effective treatment program:
Friday, July 22, 2016
Identifying Relapse
With our son five hours away in Huntington, WV right now I am trying to arm myself with information.
In just the first week we experienced the slippery slopes. The ups and downs after detox. This is a scary time for those of us who love an addict. I've tried identifying triggers as a way to help in positive ways.
This is the relapse process. We all know that relapse happens. While I don't understand it fully I have been assured that relapse is normal in the recovery process.
In just the first week we experienced the slippery slopes. The ups and downs after detox. This is a scary time for those of us who love an addict. I've tried identifying triggers as a way to help in positive ways.
This is the relapse process. We all know that relapse happens. While I don't understand it fully I have been assured that relapse is normal in the recovery process.
This says that relapse is preventable and that knowledge is power. If you have a loved one recovering pay attention to these signs in your loved one.
Monday, July 4, 2016
Local Certified Addiction Counselor Accepting New Patients
Many times when speaking of Addictions treatment we only think of the actual treatment center; the building where the healing begins. We often don't take into consideration that our loved one may need after care. Or we don't have that knowledge of the entire process. Many people believe treating stops on the last day in a treatment center or facility.
One of our local counselors and therapists is, Debbie Maiorano. Debbie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor with 15 years experience here in Martinsburg, WV
"The larger, busy operations seemed to get noticed, while the small, independent practitioners get over-looked. I am out here wanting to help.... but as much as everyone says..... there are no services.
I don't have folks asking for services I am offering. Maybe because I don't offer medications? I cannot prescribe medications but I can help with getting your life back together. I am willing to provide services at a reduced fee......... sliding scale!"
If you are interested in talking to her or for more information, you can contact her:
Psychology Today
One of our local counselors and therapists is, Debbie Maiorano. Debbie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Counselor with 15 years experience here in Martinsburg, WV
"The larger, busy operations seemed to get noticed, while the small, independent practitioners get over-looked. I am out here wanting to help.... but as much as everyone says..... there are no services.I don't have folks asking for services I am offering. Maybe because I don't offer medications? I cannot prescribe medications but I can help with getting your life back together. I am willing to provide services at a reduced fee......... sliding scale!"
If you are interested in talking to her or for more information, you can contact her:
Debbie Maiorano, LPC, CADC, NCGCII
124 1/2 S. Queen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
304-533-6135
For more information please visit her website at, debbiescounseling.com
And also, Psychology Today
Friday, June 24, 2016
What About A Treatment Center?
What a slap to the face today after hearing the Berkeley County Council is withdrawing the appeal for the zoning of 750 Baltimore St. You can read the story here:
BC COUNCIL WITHDRAWS APPEAL FOR DRUG TREATMENT CENTER
All the hard work that was given by many the past few months, the petition- nope it will not be in vain and for nothing.
Councilman Kevin Knowles has been appointed as the County Recovery Resource Coordinator. He met with my hubby and me on June 13th to discuss his plans as far as theRecovery Resource Center at 400 W. Stephen St. We even got to tour it under construction.
His plans for this center is that it will be a meeting place. He will have an office there and any who want help to rehab or treatment will come there.
Then what?
Where will you send them?
It is being hailed as a RECOVERY Resource Center- yet that is all it will be. A place for people to come to get information on where to go to be treated for their addiction.
Councilman Knowles mentioned Recovery Pointe to us that night. Recovery Pointe here in Martinsburg would be a really good start.
We have meeting places. If we want we can go to the Library to meet.
We have Nar Anon. There are also plenty of support groups all around this town that meet everywhere.
Just what are the plans now that the appeal has been withdrawn and the plans for 750 Baltimore St. are no more, just a memory. A Tease?
Local politicians brought us a glimmer of hope of 750 Baltimore St. now all we have is a Resource Center to go to get the information on recovery centers and possibly if your group wants to meet there.
We have and know the resources BERKELEY COUNTY COUNCIL and MARTINSBURG CITY COUNCIL.
Actually, there are a lot of us who have the same information you do OR even more information.
BC COUNCIL WITHDRAWS APPEAL FOR DRUG TREATMENT CENTER
All the hard work that was given by many the past few months, the petition- nope it will not be in vain and for nothing.
Councilman Kevin Knowles has been appointed as the County Recovery Resource Coordinator. He met with my hubby and me on June 13th to discuss his plans as far as the
His plans for this center is that it will be a meeting place. He will have an office there and any who want help to rehab or treatment will come there.
Then what?
Where will you send them?
It is being hailed as a RECOVERY Resource Center- yet that is all it will be. A place for people to come to get information on where to go to be treated for their addiction.
Councilman Knowles mentioned Recovery Pointe to us that night. Recovery Pointe here in Martinsburg would be a really good start.
We have meeting places. If we want we can go to the Library to meet.
We have Nar Anon. There are also plenty of support groups all around this town that meet everywhere.
Just what are the plans now that the appeal has been withdrawn and the plans for 750 Baltimore St. are no more, just a memory. A Tease?
Local politicians brought us a glimmer of hope of 750 Baltimore St. now all we have is a Resource Center to go to get the information on recovery centers and possibly if your group wants to meet there.
We have and know the resources BERKELEY COUNTY COUNCIL and MARTINSBURG CITY COUNCIL.
Actually, there are a lot of us who have the same information you do OR even more information.
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