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Starting Over – Becoming Clean After a Relapse

Starting Over – Becoming Clean After a Relapse

Sometimes life feels like such a struggle, and that’s especially true when it comes to fighting addiction. Making the decision to recover makes you feel so powerful. Maybe that’s why a relapse makes you feel powerless. And why, afterwards, getting back on track seems impossible, or even pointless. But you should know that, even if you’ve relapsed, you’re still doing a great job. You made the choice to fight and change your life, and every time you get back up and try again, you’re proving that you’re committed to that decision. 

The Stigma Around Mental Illness for Christians

The Stigma Around Mental Illness for Christians

For decades there has been a debate regarding the stigma around mental illness for Christians. For centuries, people have considered mental health treatment and Christianity as two separate fields with no relationship between them. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year. That’s 43.8 million people, or 18.5% of the population. And 64% of Americans identify as Christian, making it likely that mental illness affects this large population.

Sharing Our Personal Experience With Mental Health Reduces Stigma and Can Help Our Community

Sharing Our Personal Experience With Mental Health Reduces Stigma and Can Help Our Community

When you talk about your experiences with your mental health, you’re not only able to help yourself by getting the services and support you need, you’re able to help those you share your story with. When you share your story, you normalize your experiences and others who are going through the same thing are validated, and are more likely to also seek help. This knocks down barriers and, in time, will lead to a healthier, happier community.

Talking About Prevention

Talking About Prevention

Prevention doesn’t mean that you won’t face any challenges, or that you’ll never struggle with your mental health, but what it does mean is that you’ll have the knowledge you need to handle life’s challenges. You’ll know where things are really coming from, what it means, how you could respond and how to reduce the likelihood that you’ll experience a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

WTCSB Services

We provide integrated services and relief for multiple mental health needs, support for individuals with developmental disabilities, and substance abuse help.

Same Day Access

Our exclusive Same-Day Access to care and 24/7 crisis intervention means our caring team of clinicians and counselors are always within reach.

Who We Are

Western Tidewater CSB is the leading authority in mental health and developmental services in Franklin, Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, and Southampton County. Learn more about what truly sets us apart.