Addiction recovery is a challenging journey, and you’ll need strength, determination, and support to go the distance. Gratitude is a powerful tool that can make a difference for you along the way. Learning to find and appreciate the positive aspects of life, no matter how small, can make a big impact on your recovery process.…
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The Power of Lists in Addiction Recovery: A Practical Guide for Success
Any addiction recovery journey is full of challenges and triumphs. In this process, a practical and empowering tool — the list — can significantly enhance your efforts. Using lists in your recovery process comes with myriad benefits. 1. Goal Setting: Breaking Down Recovery into Achievable Steps One big advantage lists bring to addiction recovery is…
The ABCs of Self-Care
In the hustle and bustle of life, everyone gets carried away by the demands of work, family activities, and social obligations from time to time. Amidst all this chaos, it’s easy to overlook one crucial aspect — self-care. Some might tell you that taking time for yourself is selfish, but in reality, it’s a vital…
The Value of a Toy in WSTC’s Toy Drive
The Holidays are here again, and that means it’s time to kick off West Sound Treatment Center’s annual holiday Toy Drive! WSTC serves all of Kitsap County and beyond with substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and services from offices in Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo. Last year, WSTC gave toys to 61 children thanks to…
Why Community Counts: The Recovery Support You Need
Substance use disorder (SUD) can be an isolating and overwhelming experience, but you don’t have to travel the road to recovery alone. Whether through support groups, counseling, or the understanding of loved ones, the power of a strong community is vital in helping you overcome SUD and find your way to a healthier, happier life.…
Mindfulness: Key to Recovery?
Substance use disorders damage the brain – we know that. But lately, we’re seeing headlines claiming that mindfulness can reverse the damage from SUDs. Is it true? Should we all jump on the mindfulness bandwagon? Shedding Light on Mindfulness While “mindfulness” can seem like just another buzzword, that doesn’t mean we should write it off.…
Choose Gratitude, Improve Your Life
“I’m eternally grateful!” doesn’t have to be just something you say to a friend who does you a favor. You may actually want to try it. New research says keeping up that attitude of gratitude throughout your lifetime benefits you way more than your friend. Gratitude improves your well-being and consequently your recovery in many…
Your Support = Their Success
We asked for donations for the Spring into Sobriety event for our housing residents and their families, and you responded with your support! The event took place at the Lighthouse, West Sound Treatment Center’s recovery house for men and their children. The day couldn’t have been more perfect… Working Together Bright June sunshine suffused the…
Voices in Recovery Award 2022: Part 1
West Sound Treatment Center created the Voices in Recovery Award to honor people in the community who have gone above and beyond to help those suffering from substance use disorders. This year, we are pleased to name Jim Adrian as a recipient of this award. Jim Adrian has been a part of the Kitsap community…
Michelle Vargo: Peer Recovery Coach for the REAL Program at WSTC
The Recovery Empowerment Advocacy and Linkage Program is still in its infancy stages, but REAL Team Peer Recovery Coach Michelle Vargo is serious about its mission to help at-risk and underserved people to access supportive and public health services. Michelle and the Team has visited the encampments of unhoused people throughout Kitsap County several times…
