Providing treatment for substance use disorders through all stages of recovery.
Becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) at Orenda In 2024, I was hired to work at The Orenda Center of Wellness as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). I am a person in recovery who has decided to commit to a career pathway that includes helping other people in recovery. Being a Peer is […]
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The Unseen Demographic In the midst of a national opioid crisis, the battle against “the stigma” related to addiction continues. One often forgotten population; women. Society tends to view addiction and substance use as something that affects primarily adult men. While drug education in schools and to the general public has greatly increased many still believe
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For years, my life was a runaway train fueled by addiction and chaos. I believed misery was all I deserved. But a single, profound realization shattered that darkness, revealing another way to live. This is the story of how I found my calling, rebuilt my life, and discovered true wellness.
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Why I Chose Orenda The decision to work at The Orenda Center Of Wellness is one rooted in compassion, hope, and resilience. It’s a journey that not only changes the lives of those battling addiction but profoundly shapes the person offering support. As I step into this transformative role, the impact I strive to have
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More of the Same? Walking through the doors of The Orenda Center of Wellness, I carried the weight of my past. I had just been released from jail, and while I knew I needed help, I had no idea what to expect. Would I be judged? Just another number? Would this place actually help me
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