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Over the last decade, there’s been a significant trend in organizations doing work to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. Historically, there’s been a stigma around mental health diagnoses and treatment. Though things have gotten better, they still aren’t perfect.…
Written by Dani Branham, Clinic Nurse
Driving to work today, I heard a song on the radio that reminded me of the clients that we serve at The Next Door—“Somebody’s Daughter” by Tenille Towns. In this song, she reminds us all that we are valued, we have family, and there are always people in our corner rooting for us, regardless of who we are.…
Written by Morgan Coyner, Grant Coordinator, and Cindy Birdsong, Art Therapist
Our residential and partial hospitalization clients have weekly art therapy sessions. Cindy Birdsong, TND’s art therapist, curates a safe, nurturing space for women to open their minds and create.
Observing art therapy is not allowed.…
Written by Tonia Bird, Director of Admissions
I can’t take this anymore.
I think my family would be better off without me.
Sometimes I just wish I were dead…
These statements are often heard from clients when they bravely call into admissions asking for help. …
Written by Bethany Brummitt, Recovery Care Clinic Manager
How many times have you heard the words “opioid crisis,” “overdose,” or “Narcan” in media outlets within the last month? Lost count? Yeah, me too. In 2019, it’s reasonable to state that each one of us knows someone who has been directly or indirectly affected by the opioid epidemic. …
Written by Amanda Dunlap, Director of Clinical Services
Let it be known right off the bat that I do not claim to be a theologian or pastor by trade, but a therapist by profession, one who is constantly seeking the Lord’s full purpose in my professional and personal life.…
Written by Kate McKinnie, Director of Development
In the world of development, our goal is to effectively tell the story of The Next Door’s services – whether that is one-on-one with donors, through grant funding applications, during special events or marketing efforts. …
By Morgan Coyner, Grant Coordinator
When I came to The Next Door for my final interview, I was surprised to see clients huddled around the front desk. One needed help making a phone call for a ride upon discharge. Another was waiting for her to go get a snack.…
By Linda Leathers, TND CEO
High school graduations are always a time for special recognition and celebrations, and typically a “what comes next” question is attached. TND recently had the honor to share in a momentous event with Phyllis, a six-year Freedom Recovery Community (FRC) resident and her son Christian.…
by Kellie Kroening, TND Intake Specialist and avid baker
Recycling is a mindfulness practice. Maybe you know someone who recycles like it’s their full time job. Maybe you know someone who thinks the whole thing is a joke. Unfortunately, the movement for recycling sometimes get a bad reputation because of the way it’s been presented – for instance, “if you’re not recycling, then you hate animals and the eventual disappearance of the polar ice caps is on you and your empty Dr.…
