Megan M: Building Connection Beyond Treatment

Meet Megan McGrath, Mountainside’s Family Alumni Liaison, who is dedicated to ensuring that the loved ones of those in recovery receive the ongoing support they deserve. Because addiction is a family disease, building strong, lasting connections post-treatment is just as essential for family and friends as it is for the individual in recovery. Megan brings deep personal experience and 12-step knowledge to her role, serving as a compassionate bridge between clients, their families, and a lifelong network of mutual support.

In her position, Megan actively cultivates a welcoming, uplifting community through targeted outreach, group facilitation, and uplifting events that bring levity and camaraderie to the healing process. She also leads the content strategy for the Mountainside Connections App, which is a dedicated platform where family alumni can access daily recovery resources, set personal wellness goals, and engage with a like-minded community. Through these initiatives, Megan empowers families with the vital tools and ongoing connections needed to maintain lasting wellness together. Below, hear from Megan herself.

Megan McGrath, Family Alumni Liaison 

I am thrilled to join Mountainside as the Alumni Department’s Family Alumni Liaison! Our new Family Alumni Program offers family and friends who have attended Mountainside services the type of ongoing connection, resources, and support that our clients receive upon discharge. Since addiction is a family disease, a strong support network is just as essential for the loved ones of addicts and alcoholics as it is for the individual battling addiction. I have found that the opposite of addiction truly is connection.

In my role, I cultivate connections with Mountainside clients and families by delivering a compassionate approach to recovery informed by personal experience and Twelve-Step knowledge. I lead outreach, facilitate groups, and organize events so that families continue to receive the support needed to maintain lasting wellness. I also spearhead content strategy for our Family Alumni communication, social media, and Mountainside Connections App to foster a welcoming, informative, and uplifting community.

As a member of the Family Alumni Program, you will receive ongoing opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who have made Mountainside a vital part of their recovery. You will be invited to join the Mountainside Connections App for families, a portable platform designed to facilitate healing. This app will provide you with access to a Community Page, where you can post content, respond to discussion topics, and interact with fellow Family Alumni. You will be able to set personal goals specific to your desired recovery journey.

On the app, you will also find daily readings, articles, books, videos, podcasts, and helpful tips. Monthly events will be hosted to bring Family Alumni together. Because recovery can be a very challenging and emotional process, these fun events add levity and camaraderie to your healing journey.

Recovery for all who are struck by addiction is a topic near and dear to my heart. I look forward to working with you and building a robust, invaluable community!