Personal Stories & Accounts

Sharing and listening to stories of recovery from people in recovery can be uplifting and lets you know you are not alone. Find experiences from alumni, staff members, and families of Mountainside.
Personal Stories & Accounts

Stories of Transformation: Vincent D.

Sobriety Date: November 3, 2018 Proud LGBTQ+ Member and Activist Outgoing Personality Theater Enthusiast Vincent went from using drugs and alcohol to cope with his sexuality to learning how to treat himself with love and compassion. Find out what his life looks like now as a Mountainside Recovery Coach empowering LGBTQ+ individuals who are living […]
Blog

Stories of Transformation: Jesse W.

Jesse W had trouble fitting in and found comfort in alcohol and other substances. After multiple sobriety attempts, Jesse discovered the importance of living a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Personal Stories & Accounts

Stories of Transformation: Rachel M.

Rachel M. struggled with trauma, grief, and substance abuse as a high schooler and young adult. Now, a loving wife and mother of two, Rachel is thriving in recovery.  
Personal Stories & Accounts

Stories of Transformation: Nik K.

Nik is an adventurer, nature lover, and athlete. As someone always searching for his next challenge, finding sobriety may have been the hardest test of all.
Recovery

The Wharf Rats & Yellow Balloon Groups: Concerts with a Drug-Free Culture

Discover how the Wharf Rats are creating a safer space for music lovers in recovery who might have avoided concerts out of fear of endangering their sobriety.
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