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The Power of Peer Support: A CPRS Journey at Orenda
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
My View from the Other Side: Growing Up with Addiction
The Unsteady Ground: Life with a Parent’s Alcohol Addiction Growing up with a parent battling alcohol addiction felt like living in a world that was constantly shifting beneath my feet. What seemed normal
Beyond the Stigma: Empowering Women in Recovery
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
My Journey to Wellness at The Orenda Center
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.
Empowering Lives: My Journey in Addiction Recovery Support at Orenda
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
Reflections from a Mental Health Therapist at Orenda:
What makes mental health support truly effective? An Orenda therapist shares their reflections on our integrated model for addressing co-occurring diagnoses. Read more to understand our unique approach.
My Journey at Orenda: A Life-Changing Experience
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
Teens, Social Media & Smartphones
I grew up in the age of social media becoming “a thing”. I’m a millennial, and can remember what my MySpace profile looked like after I first made it and the exact moment
Who is Orenda?
The Orenda Center of Wellness has residential and outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment for men women and adolescents. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care (including co-occurring
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The Power of Peer Support: A CPRS Journey at Orenda
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
My View from the Other Side: Growing Up with Addiction
The Unsteady Ground: Life with a Parent’s Alcohol Addiction Growing up with a parent battling alcohol addiction felt like living in a world that was constantly shifting beneath my feet. What seemed normal
Beyond the Stigma: Empowering Women in Recovery
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
My Journey to Wellness at The Orenda Center
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.