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Navigating Recovery: HopeWay’s New Eating Disorder Programs

March 14, 2024

We are excited to introduce two new eating disorder programs to our list of services and programs. These programs include an adolescent track tailored for individuals ages 12 to 17 and a young adult track...

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A Story of Hope: A Healing Community

March 26, 2024

HopeWay Alumni Support When I received an email about the new ‘Alumni Garden Club’ at HopeWay, I immediately texted my friends from treatment to sign up with me. Going back to HopeWay is more than...

Managing Mealtimes

March 26, 2024

Sarah Craig Haverland, MS, RD, LDN, Health & Wellness Specialist and Kristen Shaben, MS, RD, LDN, NBC-HWC, RYT Health & Wellness Specialist Meal planning often feels like an additional burden in our already busy lives, causing...

Post Traumatic Growth: From Darkness to Light, From Trauma to Growth

March 26, 2024

Marianne Huebner, MS-ATR, Art Therapist  The most dangerous time for a bird to be alive is at night. The darkest hours become the most vulnerable because that is when predators (snakes, raccoons, opossums, and cats)...

Grounding: 5-Step Technique to a Relaxed Body & Mind

February 21, 2024

Grounding Technique The idea of being grounded is really just about being connected to the present moment and this technique is a great tool to use when feeling anxious or overwhelmed. If you were asked...

Metta Meditation: Learn to Love Yourself & Those Around You

February 21, 2024

Participate at home in a metta meditation with our meditation practitioner. In the busy world we live in, finding time to unplug from the world and look inward can seem like an impossible task. Amongst...

Standing in the Rain: Visualizing Mindful Meditation

February 21, 2024

Participate in this guided meditation that combines mindfulness and art therapy to help center your thoughts. On a daily basis, we are bombarded with responsibilities, tasks, and burdens that can put a damper on our emotional...

A Story of Hope: Digging Deep

December 12, 2023

  Life Before HopeWay When I first came to HopeWay, I was lost. Body, mind and spirit broken. I promised my wife that I would do everything I could to get the most out of...

Psychiatric Medication Management For Mental Health

December 12, 2023

Written by Dr. Kevin Marra, MD Mental Health Medication Management  Like many aspects of mental health, the role of medication management in holistic treatment is often misunderstood. Preconceived notions are usually based on misinformation, so part...

Don't Should Yourself

December 11, 2023

Erin Dos Reis, LCSW Clinical Director, Teen Mental Health Programs Holiday Pressure The holidays seem to come around faster and faster every year. This might be because there are Halloween decorations out during the summer...

A Story of Hope: Victoria's Story

November 07, 2023

I have struggled with mental illness for the last decade or so. As a lifelong athlete, my entire identity and sense of self-worth was tied to my performance on the field. So when a brain...

Supporting Youth Mental Health

October 05, 2023

HopeWay Covington Event  On September 13th in a crowded theater at CPCC, Dr. Harold Koplewicz joined Dr. Kuroski-Mazzei for a conversation on the current state of adolescent mental health. While this topic can be overwhelming...

A Different Kind of Prescription for Depression: Strength Training

September 28, 2023

Angela Kuntz, MD, PMH-C, Psychiatrist - Medical Director of Admissions & Women's Psychiatry  The Impact of Exercise on Mental Health “How often are you able to exercise?” The psychiatrists typically ask this question during a...

3 Takeaways From a (Two-Time) HopeWay Alumna

September 28, 2023

My Journey With HopeWay Before I dive in, let me share a bit about my story with you. On paper, my life was incredible, but the truth was, just existing felt unbearable. I couldn’t make...

The Essence of Resilience

September 28, 2023

Sheri Tiziani, MS, LCMHCS, Primary Therapist What Does it Mean to be Resilient? “We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds”. - Aristotle...

National Suicide Prevention Month & Signs of Suicide

September 14, 2023

Written by Tom Gettelman, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer at HopeWay Stigma Around Suicide  Suicide. Admittedly, this is a hard, uncomfortable and sensitive subject to approach in conversation. There is still quite a bit of stigma and shame shrouding...

7 Ways to Empower Your Child to Embrace Change

August 29, 2023

Taren Coley, Director of Child & Adolescent Services  Article previously written for QCity Metro The Impact of Change on Teens and Adolescents Change can be difficult, regardless of age, and often accompanied by fear of the...

Marijuana and Young People: A Growing Problem

June 27, 2023

Alan Bozman, PhD Director of Clinical Services Many Baby Boomers, Generation X and even Millennials grew up with the notion that cannabis is a relatively harmless substance. When some parents discover their child is experimenting...

Self-Worth: A Cornerstone of Mental Health

June 21, 2023

Ama Owusuaa, MEd, LCMHC-S, Primary Therapist    Self-Worth VS Self-Esteem  In HopeWay’s self-awareness therapy group, we talk about the terms “self-worth” and “self- esteem” which are often confused. These two words are not synonymous, but they...

Hope, Lost and Found

June 21, 2023

I've spent 25 years trying to manage my mental illness and substance abuse. Countless medications, hospitalizations, unmet aspirations, and an overall inability to cope plagued me. I was incapable of comprehending how I, or anyone...

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Care & Community Resources

June 08, 2023

Sheri Tiziani, LCMHCS, Primary Therapist  Ren Brown (they/she), LPC, LCMHCA, CCTP, ISTT, EMDR-Trained Primary Therapist    Welcoming Pride Month 2023 As we enter Pride Month, we believe it will be helpful to highlight some of...

Minding Your Mental Health Challenge - MHA Month

April 26, 2023

Mental Health Awareness Month is a month dedicated to increasing awareness and education about mental health, the realities of living with a mental illness, and strategies to live mentally well. Throughout the month of May, we...

How to Manage Stress During Finals

April 25, 2023

Lucy Falls, MPH, RD, LDN Registered Dietician - Health & Wellness Specialist End of School Year Stress Longer days, warmer temperatures and more things on the calendar means springtime is ramping up. This can be...

Mental Health Awareness Month - How to Support a Loved One

April 24, 2023

Alyson Kuroski-Mazzei, DO, MRO, DFAPA CEO & Chief Medical Officer  When is Mental Health Awareness Month?  Mental illness impacts millions of Americans each year. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May we are offering helpful...

Self-Care Tips for Stress Awareness Month

April 20, 2023

Erin Dos Reis, LCSW, Primary Therapist  Breathing Exercise Practice this simple breathing technique that can help regulate breathing when feelings of anxiety or stress arise.   What is Chronic Stress Chronic stress can cause depression,...

From Spiraling to Centered to Soaring

March 13, 2023

Life Before HopeWay Prior to my time at HopeWay, I was super unhappy, drinking too much, not taking care of myself and binge eating. I thought, “if I died right now, it wouldn’t matter”. It...

Journaling for Mental Health

March 13, 2023

Kaitlin Wightman-Ausman, MT-BC, Music Therapist  Writing as Therapy Writing has been around for thousands of years and is typically a skill we learn at a young age. We often associate writing with academic or work...

What is Bipolar Disorder?

March 13, 2023

Kristi Wragg, MD, MSW, Director of Outpatient Services Bipolar disorder is more than mood swings: understanding accurate diagnostic terminology Bipolar Disorder Stigma  Mental health diagnostic terminology is often used in everyday conversation, and commonly, the...

Story of Hope: Meet Jim

March 06, 2023

I am a Special Operations combat veteran with deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as temporary duties to several other locations in support of Overseas Contingency Operations. Upon separating from service, I was...

Story of Hope: Meet Kayla

December 08, 2022

Family History of Mental Health  There is a history of mental illness on both sides of my family. My maternal grandmother had Bipolar Disorder and struggled with drug addiction. Hearing my mom’s experience growing up...

The Benefits of Blessing Others

November 30, 2022

Written by JD McNutt, Pastoral Care Coordinator  Giving Back  Three years ago I was in Costa Rica on a mission trip, and each afternoon our group gathered together food items – powdered milk, corn meal,...

Regaining Control Over Anxiety

November 30, 2022

Written by Alan Bozman, PhD, Director of Clinical Services   Anxiety Around the Holidays  We all experience anxiety and, for many, the holidays can exacerbate feelings of anxiousness. To understand how anxiety can become problematic, you...

A Story of Hope: Meet Mack

September 07, 2022

Prior to HopeWay For most of my 24 years of life, I have mainly battled major depressive disorder, but I have also been treated for generalized anxiety along with my mood disorder. For many years,...

Postpartum Depression Impacts Everyone, Not Just Mothers

September 07, 2022

Angela Kuntz, MD, Medical Director of Admissions & Women's Psychiatry  PPD Postpartum Depression (PPD) has been increasingly studied, and new treatments have been developed in recent years. However, it still remains stigmatized and under-recognized given...

Carbs & Anxiety: How Carbs Affect Mental Health

August 31, 2022

By Sarah Craig Haverland, MS, RD, LDN Health & Wellness Specialist and Ellen Jones, MS, RD, LDN, Health & Wellness Specialist When a new season approaches, many of us enjoy pursuing the local farmers market to see...

Behavioral Health vs Mental Health

June 09, 2022

Written by Tom Gettelman, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer  Oftentimes “mental health” and “behavioral health” are used to mean the same thing.  But is it accurate to do so?  The terms “mental health” and “behavioral health”...

Tuning Into Music for Mental Health

June 09, 2022

Written by Joan Kleinmann, MT-BC, LRT/CTRS Music and Emotions  Have you ever been brought to tears by a song? Or heard a song on the radio that made a memory so intense it was like...

A Story of Hope: Meet Elizabeth

June 09, 2022

The Road to HopeWay Growing up, I struggled with anxiety and depression, but it never prevented me from living a fulfilling life. I saw a therapist and took medication, and I managed really well. One...

Everyone Does It. Everyone Needs It. But Not Enough of Us Get It. Sleep.

June 09, 2022

Written by Justin Johnson, MD, Director of Veteran Services  Recommended Hours of Sleep Despite the importance of sleep, studies estimate that 30-40% of Americans don’t get enough of it. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and...

Radical Acceptance in a Time of Uncertainty

June 08, 2022

Written by Andrew Harris, MS, LCMHC, Primary Therapist In this time of uncertainty, it is both understandable and valid to feel anxious. Of course you are anxious; we have never lived through something like COVID-19 and...

A Story of Hope: Meet Harrison

February 21, 2022

Before HopeWay Following a catastrophic series of hospitalizations, which occurred near the end of my time in school, it is fairly safe to say I was a very broken person. I found myself heavily traumatized...

Orthorexia Nervosa: When Healthful Eating Becomes Harmful

February 21, 2022

Written by Greer Mitchell, JD, MD, Director of HopeWay's Center for Eating Disorders  The Problem With Perfection  In January, many people pledged to do less of this thing and more of that, hoping to end old...

The Effects of Social Isolation on Mental Health

February 21, 2022

Loneliness Caused by Social Interaction  Over the past two years, people have become increasingly disconnected from one another. We have had to “shelter in place” and “socially distance” in order to keep ourselves physically safe....

Your Questions Have Been Answered

February 16, 2022

Finding the right mental health treatment can be complicated, and if you or a loved one is suffering, the process can be emotional and overwhelming too. Whether you are trying to find treatment for yourself...

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

January 28, 2022

Eating Disorder Stereotypes What do you think of when you hear the phrase "eating disorder"? There are many societal stereotypes that surround these specific diagnoses. Common Misconceptions  Eating disorders are a rich, female Caucasian problem;...

Put Your Thoughts On Trial

January 20, 2022

By Erin Dos Reis, LCSW, Primary Therapist  Putting Thoughts on Trial Cognitive Distortions THIS IS GOING TO LAST FOREVER. That type of thinking is easy to get sucked into right now. Even the line at...

A Story of Hope: Meet Elizabeth

December 21, 2021

Before HopeWay Growing up, I always made excuses for things that went wrong in my life. I struggled to take responsibility for my wrongdoings, and I refused to admit I needed help. In June 2020,...

A Story of Hope: Meet Nicole

December 20, 2021

Journey to HopeWay Hi, my name is Nicole and I'm one of the millions of people who suffer from mental illness. My journey with severe depression began with the birth of my first child. Pregnancy...

5 Years Strong

November 30, 2021

Over the past five years, we have seen firsthand the ripple effect of HOPE. It can start small, maybe even with one person and then it grows and spreads. HOPE becomes an unstoppable force propelling people...

7 Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Holidays

November 22, 2021

By Marianne Huebner, MS-ATR, Art Therapist  “We must have pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of pie.” - David Mamet Each year, after the celebration of haunts and spirits, we begin to prepare for...

What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

November 19, 2021

Sheri Tiziani, LCMHCS, Primary Therapist  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is one of the therapeutic modalities used at HopeWay. Clients engage in DBT in both group therapy and individual therapy. DBT is a type of Cognitive...

Food for Thought

October 05, 2021

By Ellen Jones, RD, LDN, Registered Dietician, Health & Wellness Specialist    Mindful Eating Discover the four benefits of mindful eating and how to practice eating mindfully in your daily life. Learn more about nutritional...

A Story of Hope: Meet Tracy

October 05, 2021

For the past 26 years, I believed that I was responsible for the trauma that happened in my life. I carried that weight around every single day and never thought anyone would ever understand. My...

A Story of Hope: Meet Tim

October 05, 2021

HopeWay gave me a different outlook on life. Just like the name says, I found hope. I’m a Veteran and spent 30 years in the Marine Corps. I grew up in a working class family...

Big T vs little t Trauma

October 05, 2021

Written by Kevin Marra, MD, Director of Medical Services  Trauma can describe a certain stressful or disturbing event. Trauma can also describe the effect such an event has on a person’s physical and emotional health. Big...

Minority Mental Health Month

July 01, 2021

Lynn Conner, LCSW, Primary Therapist  Over the past year and half, we have experienced a global pandemic, state shut-downs and social unrest. The nation collectively grieved and continues to grieve lives lost to violence and...

EMDR Therapy

July 01, 2021

Written by Ross Cole, LCSW, Veterans Program - Primary Therapist  PTSD Treatment Programs One of the differentiators of HopeWay’s Veterans Program is that we offer all three of the most evidence-based and highly-recommended treatments for PTSD:...

Understanding The Teenage Brain

June 28, 2021

You often hear that adolescence is one of the biggest times for change. Teens are going through puberty, growth spurts, navigating relationships and new responsibilities. In addition to the physical, social and emotional changes, their...

Planting Hope with a Container Garden

June 28, 2021

Bobbie Mabe - Horticultural Therapist  Gardening and Mental Health It is that time of year when people start freshening up their outdoor planters and working on their gardens, but did you know that these simple...

A Story of Hope: Meet Kate

June 28, 2021

I walked through the doors of HopeWay as a depressed, co-dependent person with no self-esteem. After six weeks of treatment, I left HopeWay strong, confident and comfortable in my own skin. It did not happen...

Beet Pesto Recipe to Support Mental Wellness

June 28, 2021

Beet pesto is always a hit in the Learning Kitchen! This alternative to basil pesto not only tastes delicious but also provides significant health benefits. The pigment that gives beets their deep pink color is...

Shining a light on societal mental health and the future

April 12, 2021

Alyson Kuroski-Mazzei, DO, MRO, DFAPA | CEO & Chief Medical Officer  You’ve seen the headlines. We are seeing mental health challenges surge as we continue to navigate the pandemic, and socioeconomic determinants of health continue to...

The Benefits of Art Therapy: Creativity, Imagination & Well-being

April 12, 2021

Marianne Huebner, MS-ATR, Art Therapist                          Art Therapy Discover how to use art as a way to relieve stress and dig deeper into unfamiliar or...

A Story of Hope: Meet Sherry

April 01, 2021

“HopeWay saved my life, literally saved me from myself.” I was at the lowest point in my life. Things had gotten so bad that I was having suicidal thoughts, which landed me in the hospital....

Understanding Veteran Culture to Provide Effective Treatment

February 18, 2021

Written by Ross Cole, LCSW, Primary Therapist - Veterans Program What is Veteran Culture? In 2018, while completing his psychiatry residency, Dr. Gregory Burek authored an article on Veteran culture that was published in the Resident’s Journal...

Ways to Combat Holiday Stress Related to COVID-19

December 01, 2020

Allison Todd, LCSW, Primary Therapist As we approach the holiday season, it is fair to experience a multitude of emotions related to this time of year, especially now that we are in the midst of...

HopeWay's Fourth Anniversary

November 30, 2020

Today marks HopeWay’s fourth anniversary! The facility welcomed its first client on Nov. 30, 2016 and has served more than 1,500 clients from 31 states and 2 other countries to date. The following are some...

Difference Between Inpatient and Residential Mental Health Treatment

November 02, 2020

Written by Tom Gettelman, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer & Director of Admissions What is the difference between inpatient and residential treatment? Acute Inpatient Hospitalization A person is actively suicidal or homicidal or their psychiatric symptoms are...

Psychotherapy: A Personal Trainer for the Soul

October 01, 2020

Written by Justin Johnson, MD, Director of Veteran Services  What is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy, broadly defined, is an “interpersonal treatment based on psychological principles” (UpToDate, 2019). During psychotherapy, mental health-related change occurs in the interaction between a...

Sometimes Heroes Need Saving Too: Physician Mental Health

August 03, 2020

Written by Kevin Marra, MD, Director of Medical Services Physicians. Our healthcare heroes. They have always been known for saving people’s lives but now they are risking their own lives to save others in light of...

A Story of Hope: Meet Katie

June 01, 2020

HopeWay not only changed the way I live my life, but it also saved my life. I will never be able to adequately express my gratitude, but I will do my best to provide hope...

Surviving to Thriving with Meditation

May 04, 2020

By Marianne Huebner, MS-ATR, HopeWay Art Therapist In the assumed quietude of being “safe at home”, the “shoulds” have poked the exiled ethos, telling us we aren’t doing enough, learning enough, succeeding enough, or focused...

#stayhomestayhopeful - Talking to Children about the Coronavirus

April 20, 2020

Written by Taren Coley, MD, Psychiatrist  As we are all tasked with figuring out our “new normal” in times like these, many adults are also dealing with finding ways to talk with children about the...

#stayhomestayhopeful - At Home Leisure Activities

April 14, 2020

By Leigh Giacometti, LRT/ CTRS, Recreational Therapist During this time of social distancing and quarantine it is important to remember to engage in healthy leisure activities. It is easy to get sucked into Netflix, TV,...

#stayhomestayhopeful - A Reflection: Adapting To A New Normal

April 14, 2020

By Judy Champagne, RN, Wellness Clinic Nurse One of my early memories is playing tag in the front yard. I turned my back and thought I would not be found. News flash: I was easily...

#stayhomestayhopeful - Values

April 10, 2020

By Alan Bozman, PhD, Director of Clinical Services  In times like these, it’s grounding to consider your values. Upon reading that sentence, you may think, "Why do I need to spend time thinking about my...

Best Ways To Practice Self-Care - #stayhomestayhopeful

April 10, 2020

By Saidat Kashimawo-Akande, MD During these unprecedented times in which we are being asked to shelter at home, be it alone or with others in the “family unit,” it can feel both daunting and unsettling....

#stayhomestayhopeful - Connecting with Nature

April 07, 2020

By Bobbie Mabe, Horticultural Therapist  Social distancing has become a part of our daily vocabulary. We are forced to isolate from one another in a time when we need true connection. But even during this...

Music & Writing When Times Feel Heavy

April 07, 2020

By Joan Kleinmann, MT-BC, LRT/CTRS, Music Therapist Ever since I was a young child, I can remember writing down my thoughts and feelings. I kept different journals for different occasions. One for travel, one for song lyrics,...

#stayhomestayhopeful - Gratitude.

April 07, 2020

By Sheri Tiziani, MS, LPC, Primary Therapist  Gratitude is a practice that we can all benefit from greatly in our daily lives. It has a tremendous impact on our mental health and overall well-being. Studies...

#stayhomestayhopeful - The Benefits Of Time With Our Furry Friends

April 07, 2020

By Allison Todd, LCSW, Primary Therapist In times of stress and uncertainty, we look for things that provide us comfort and stability. For some, that may be talking to friends and loved ones, taking a...

#stayhomestayhopeful - 10 Tips for Coping with Social Distancing

April 01, 2020

Written by Corey Connelly, MA, LPC, LCAS, HopeWay Primary Therapist Right now we’re living in an unprecedented, scary, and isolating time. Even though this is very difficult, and there are a lot of things we...

Why Integrative Medicine Works

February 03, 2020

Saidat Kashimawo-Akande, MD Staff Psychiatrist    In recent years there has been a recognizable shift in medical care that focuses more on the entire individual rather than one specific symptom or concern. The pendulum is...

A Story of Hope: Meet Brady, Three Years Later

November 26, 2019

November 30, 2019 marked 3 years since HopeWay welcomed its first client. To celebrate this anniversary, we decided to check in with Brady Smith, who came to HopeWay in that first month in 2016 as...

A Story of Hope: Meet Latimer

November 01, 2019

On November 6, 2018, I walked through the doors of HopeWay a broken man that wanted to get well. Yet, I felt that I did not deserve the wellness I sought. For years, I had...

Faces of Hope: Andrew Harris, Primary Therapist, MS, LPC

September 10, 2019

When a client admits to HopeWay, the members of their treatment team are dedicated to equipping the client with the resources they need to achieve their clinical goals. Primary Therapists are integral members of this...

Faces of Hope: Karen Ortiz, Outreach Specialist

August 13, 2019

Karen Ortiz is a member of HopeWay's dedicated team of Outreach Specialists who meet and build relationships with service providers, including hospitals, outpatient therapists, education consultants, and other specialty doctors, in a multi-layered effort to...

A Story of Hope: Meet Amanda

August 01, 2019

HopeWay. To many, this word doesn’t hold any significance. In fact, some don’t even know that it’s not just a word, but a place. Though housed in Charlotte, NC, HopeWay is a safe, nurturing sanctuary...

Productive Leisure Activities - Oxymoron or Effective Therapy?

August 01, 2019

Leigh Spada, LRT/CTRS Recreational Therapist, HopeWay What are Leisure Activities or Productive Leisure Time? When you hear the term "leisure time" and “productive leisure” – what comes to mind? Do you think of tasks like mowing...

Faces of Hope: Carmella Aldridge, MA Client Care Coordinator

July 23, 2019

HopeWay's dedication to our clients' success extends to even after they have discharged from programming. Carmella Aldridge is one of HopeWay's Client Care Coordinators who helps clients transition back to work, school, family and outpatient treatment....

A Story of Hope: Meet Donna

July 01, 2019

About a year ago, I unexpectedly had to go on short term disability when my mental health began to severely impact my day-to-day living. In my role as a prominent and well-respected Occupational Therapist, I...

What is Trauma?

July 01, 2019

Trauma. Unfortunately, it is a word we hear often now in the news and media - trauma related to mass shootings, natural disasters, sexual assaults and bullying. But what is trauma? Definition of Trauma  Direct...

Faces of Hope: Daniel Oliveira, BSN, RN Nurse

June 07, 2019

When a client admits to HopeWay, the members of their treatment team are dedicated to equipping the client with the resources they need to achieve their clinical goals. As a key member of this team,...

Faces of Hope: Yvonne Carrasco, MSW, LCAS, MAC Primary Therapist

June 06, 2019

Faces of Hope: Getting to Know Members of  HopeWay's Treatment Team Yvonne Carrasco, MSW, LCAS, MAC  Primary Therapist When a client admits to HopeWay, the members of their treatment team are dedicated to equipping the...

Postpartum Depression or Baby Blues? Self-Care Either Way!

April 30, 2019

Written by Dr. Taren Coley, Staff Psychiatrist at HopeWay The art of prioritizing and personalizing self-care is a learned behavior. Logically we know that it is important to take care of ourselves, but it can...

Dan Harris Helped Me Be Smarter About My Mental Health

March 11, 2019

Michael C. Hernandez, HopeWay Marketing and Social Media Near the end of 2018, I started seeing a new therapist. She taught me how to use the tools of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and she was also...

Faces of Hope: Jason Peck, Psychiatrist and Sleep Medicine Consultant

March 04, 2019

In addition to conducting psychiatric consultations as one of HopeWay's psychiatrists, Dr. Peck's unique training in sleep medicine also allows him to help clients who are actively being treated for problems related to hypersomnia, insomnia,...

What's Your Relationship Status with Your Food?

February 14, 2019

Written by Ellen Jones, MS, RD, LDN & Sarah Craig Haverland, RD, LDN Thinking about updating the relationship status between your brain and what you put in your body? Though HopeWay doesn't treat primary eating disorders,...

HopeWay's First Two Years: A Reflection from our CEO and Chief Medical Officer

January 23, 2019

Alyson R. Kuroski-Mazzei, DO, MRO, FAPA I’m still in awe at all we’ve built and accomplished at HopeWay in our first two years. It’s important that we pause early in this new year and reflect...

Rebecca: A Story of Transformation

January 16, 2019

"HopeWay was the best gift I could have ever given myself. It has changed my life in countless ways and I am forever grateful."    - Rebecca, former client As you've heard us say before,...

How To Prepare for Mental Health Treatment: A Conversation with an Admissions Specialist at HopeWay

October 25, 2018

By Morgan Liles, HopeWay Admissions Specialist You are finally ready to reach out for help dealing with the depression that has darkened your life for years.  Or you are desperately seeking help for a family...

Why HopeWay?

September 24, 2018

Thanks to Simon Sinek’s enormously popular TED Talk, it has been increasingly common to ask people or organizations; “What’s Your Why?” Having recently read Sinek’s book, Start with Why, we started thinking about HopeWay’s purpose, cause...

A Story of Hope: Meet Justine

August 24, 2018

Wikipedia defines darkness as the partial or total absence of light.  For someone like myself who is diagnosed with major depressive disorder, the meaning is strikingly different. It could be 75 degrees outside with the...

Drumming Down Stress & Anxiety

August 01, 2018

While walking around HopeWay's campus, you may hear the sounds of rhythmic bass echoing through the halls. What you've stumbled upon is one of the drumming workshops led by our pastoral care counselor, JD McNutt....

Horticultural Therapy Program Profile

January 31, 2018

Our horticultural therapist, Bobbie Mabe, was featured in the 2018 winter newsletter, Horticultural Therapy Institute. Here is a sample of the article: Benefits of Horticultural Therapy The benefits of nature are endless - gardening, hikes...

A Story of Hope: Meet Mary Anne

June 29, 2017

I'm 69 years old and have suffered from depression and bipolar disorder for the last 40 years. I've had many ups and downs with my health and my family and have probably been in 10...