Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on the Mental Health of Children, Youth and Adults
Hurricanes and other natural disasters can have long-term and harmful effects on the mental health of children, youth, and adults. So says a recent report from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to school leaders dealing with effects of Hurricane Harvey eight months after the storm. Based on the latest research …Read More »
The Lifelong Quest For Sobriety…The Ultimate Hero’s Journey—Part 29
Guest Blogger and long-time Council friend, Bob W. presents Part 29 of a series dealing with Alcoholism and Addiction from a Mystical, Mythological Perspective, reflecting Bob’s scholarly work as a Ph.D. in mythological studies. In 1933, the Jewish population of Europe was approx 9.5 million. In 1950, it was approx …Read More »
Kristen Johnston Helps The Council on Recovery Raise $440K to Fund Addiction Prevention, Education, & Treatment Programs
Two-time Emmy Award-winning actress and best-selling author Kristen Johnston inspired a crowd of 900 with her personal story of addiction and recovery this past Thursday at the Hilton Americas-Houston. In the process, she helped The Council on Recovery raise more than $440,000 to provide prevention, education, and treatment services in …Read More »
As Trauma From Hurricane Harvey Persists, The Council on Recovery Launches Free Counseling & Treatment for Those Still Struggling
Grant from Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Allows Council to Provide Free Help for Trauma, Mental Health Issues, and Substance Use Disorders to People Affected by the Storm Thanks to a grant received from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, The Council on Recovery is now offering all of its services at …Read More »
The Lifelong Quest For Sobriety…The Ultimate Hero’s Journey—Part 28
Guest Blogger and long-time Council friend, Bob W. presents Part 28 of a series dealing with Alcoholism and Addiction from a Mystical, Mythological Perspective, reflecting Bob’s scholarly work as a Ph.D. in mythological studies. When I was 19, in 1962, I remember going to see the movie Days of Wine …Read More »