by Michael Fontana | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Center for Recovery and Wellness has a large roster of partner organizations with whom we exchange referrals. One of this is Back On My Feet. Back On My Feet is a national nonprofit organization that aims to change the way society deals with homelessness and...
by Michael Fontana | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Samara, a newly hired Clinical Counselor in the Project Contact Outpatient Program, talks about her work as an art therapist and why it is a unique tool to support those in recovery. Samara, how long have you been working for the Center for Recovery and Wellness...
by Michael Fontana | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Troy Boze, founder of the Musical Pathways to Wellness Program and Recovery Services Coordinator, shares his experience using music to engage people as a Peer Navigator in WSP. I know that you have been doing some recovery services work in WSP. Can you please explain...
by Michael Fontana | Mar 11, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Our Managing Director of Community and Recovery Services (pictured on the right) discusses the recent launch of the new CASAC Training Institute geared towards aspiring substance abuse counselors. What is the CASAC training institute, what purpose will it serve, and...
by Michael Fontana | Mar 8, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
A Longstanding Educational Alliance (EA) Employee, Liz Jack reflects on her time working at PRIDE Site before it evolved into the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW). Liz, how long have you worked at Educational Alliance (EA) and what is your current role? I’ve...
by Michael Fontana | Mar 8, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Katherine M. reflects on her time in outpatient treatment and the pursuit of her goal of becoming a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Katherine, are you still in the Project Contact Outpatient (PCO) Program or have you graduated from it? ...
by Michael Fontana | Feb 17, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Jackie Small shares about her promotion to a new dual role: Director of Vocational and Motivational Enhancement Counseling (MEC) services. Jackie, you were recently promoted, what is your new job title? My new job title is Director of Vocational and Motivational...
by Michael Fontana | Feb 17, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Keithie Lawrence (Director of Community and Recovery Services) reflects on his role in growing the Brown Bag from an informal service to an official program over the past decade. Keithie, can you please explain how the Brown Bag came to be and what your role was in...
by Michael Fontana | Jan 20, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Here is a conversation with Jerry about his recovery process that has encompassed every phase of treatment, from residential to outpatient. Jerry, could you please tell me how you first got connected with CRW and what your experience has been like in treatment? ...
by Michael Fontana | Jan 5, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Rosita Harris gives a close look at her role as a PCO Clinical Counselor and Intake Clinician, and her working of supporting clients in recovery. Rosita, how long have you been working at CRW? Since October 2019 so it’s been a bit over a year. What do you enjoy...
by Michael Fontana | Dec 31, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Gail Brennan, our new Volunteer Coordinator for the Brown Bag Program, talks about her background, experiences so far, and hopes for the future. When did you officially become the Volunteer Coordinator for the food pantry at the Center for Recovery and Wellness...
by Michael Fontana | Dec 10, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Kim Sumner Mayer (Family Services Coordinator) gives tips on how to support family members in recovery during COVID-19. Before COVID-19, we created three holiday tip kits for different audiences. We provide links to each of these below with the understanding that...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Freddie, a PRIDE Site Residential client, shares about his experiences receiving Peer support from Angela Frazier (Peer Services Coordinator). Freddie, how did you first get in touch with Angela Frazier (Peer Services Coordinator) and how did you first get involved...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Arnette Scott (Motivational Enhancement Aide) discusses her work on the Motivational Enhancement Team of supporting our PRIDE Site clients. How did you first start working at the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) at the Educational Alliance (EA) and how long...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Sara Learner [Prevention and Wellness Educator] discusses her work of teaching in elementary schools and conducting community-based events on the Project HELP Team. How long have you been working at the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) and how did you first...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Client Richard W. shares about his time in residential and outpatient treatment and the support he received from counselors Adriane Giebel (PRIDE Site Clinician) and Cristin McKenna (PCO Clinician). How did you first get connected to treatment at CRW? I had been...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Shavon talks about the extensive support she received in the residential and outpatient programs from her primary counselors Beth Deutschman (PCO Clinician) and Adriane Giebel (PRIDE Clinician). How long have you been enrolled in the Project Contact Outpatient (PCO)...
by Michael Fontana | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is an evidence-based seminar that teaches parents with children up to 12 years old techniques to deal with common challenges and improve their parenting skills. According to the Triple P website, the program “gives parents...
by Michael Fontana | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Randall A. is a former client of CRW’s Pride Site and Re-integration programs, who after attempting to recover multiple times, has now been sober for a full year and is going to school to become a nurse! Below is a conversation with him reflecting back on his recovery...
by Michael Fontana | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Jahn, previously a client in PRIDE Site Residential and currently enrolled in Project Contact Outpatient at the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW), shares about how music lessons with Mariano (Visiting Musician) helped strengthen his recovery...
by Michael Fontana | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
In this interview with Robert Anderson (Executive Director), he discusses CRW’s prevention and recovery services work funded by the new CASN grant and how we are collaborating with other community-based organizations to serve our community: How are we collaborating...
by Michael Fontana | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Patrick is the new clinical director of Pride; below is a conversation about his experience in the role so far and his hopes for the future: What compelled you to get into the recovery field? I did not set out wanting to work directly with substance...
by Michael Fontana | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sela Redmond (Prevention and Wellness Coordinator) is a key player in implementing the prevention aspects of the CASN grant which CRW and other providers have received from the city of New York. Below is a conversation about how the prevention work has...
by Michael Fontana | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
In this interview, John Gordon (Managing Director, Community and Recovery Services) speaks on his role in managing and implementing CRW’s role within the Citywide Addiction Support Network (CASN) Grant. How are we at CRW...
