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Our blog offers information on addiction-related issues and topics for recovering individuals and their loved ones. Here we offer words of encouragement, education and hope for yourself or others.
News and Articles
Opioid Addiction Treatment
Harbor Hall’s office-based opioid treatment (OBOT) program is a medically managed program that provides treatment services to persons with opioid
Medication-Assisted Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder
January 5, 2021 – Article by Jim Harrington, MSU Extension, and Dr. Laurence Yung, DO, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of
COVID-19 Policy Addendum 1
COVID-19 policy Addendum 1 Date: April 27, 2020 POLICY: Harbor Hall is committed to mitigating the advancement of COVID-19 in
Personal Protective Equipment
Hello to All, Harbor Hall is desperately looking for protective masks and latex gloves for our personnel that are providing
COVID-19
Our response to the mitigation of the COVID-19 virus Harbor Hall residential is taking the following precautions: 1. All future
Cheboygan Outpatient Office Receives United Way grant.
We are pleased to announce that Harbor Hall Cheboygan Outpatient received a $2,500 grant from the Cheboygan County United Way.
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Grant
Harbor Hall is very pleased to announce receipt of a grant through the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. The award
No Wrong Door
By: Pat McGinn, CEO Harbor Hall Never did I think that I would take abstinence as the central goal for
The Marble
By: Pat McGinn, CEO Harbor Hall When I was a child in elementary school, marbles were a valuable asset. We
Harbor Hall Alumni Weekend Success!
Article by Ken Van Every, BA, Resident Life & Continuing Care Coordinator The first Harbor Hall Alumni Reunion was held
Harbor Hall’s Healthy Kitchen!
Article By: Jan Barlow, RN Harbor Hall provides healthy food options for residential clients in recovery. Many of us have
Alumni Reunion Kicks off National Recovery Month
The first annual Harbor Hall Alumni Reunion will be held on September 1, 2018 at Camp Daggett on the beautiful
Motivation to Change
Addressing each individual’s needs to develop a life that is free from substance misuse. Article by: Chief Executive Officer – Patrick
Another Day, Another Overdose, but There is Hope.
Overdose deaths in Michigan: What is causing them and what is being done about it. Article by: Chief Executive Officer –
Reflections in recovery during the holiday season.
By: Chief Executive Officer – Patrick McGinn – MS, MA, LLP, CAADC, CCS-M The holidays are a very stressful time of
Talking and Listening
Recently, the CEO of Harbor Hall, Pat McGinn had an opportunity to record a podcast with the News-Review Podcast. So
Harbor Hall Joins Hazelden Betty Ford Patient Care Network
Petoskey, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2017) – The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation welcomes Harbor Hall Inc. as the newest member of
Why is prescription drug abuse so dangerous?
Prescription painkillers are powerful drugs. They interfere with the transmission of nerve signals that perceive pain. They also produce a
Why Giving Back to the Community is Important
From the Desk of the CEO, Patrick McGinn, MS, MA, LLP, CAADC, CCS-M “We make a living by what we
THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC – WHAT WE SEE
Article By: Chief Executive Officer – Patrick McGinn – MS, MA, LLP, CAADC, CCS-M Our society is in the middle
Stigma of Substance Abuse and Addiction
Article by: Chief Executive Officer – Patrick McGinn – MS, MA, LLP, CAADC, CCS-M Webster dictionary defines stigma as a
The Pipe Exercise
By: Patrick McGinn, CEO Today I asked a group of clients to participate in an exercise that I call it
Mustang Wendy’s Cask & Cuisine helps Harbor Hall’s residential treatment program
Mustang Wendy’s Cask & Cuisine in Harbor Springs is donating a portion of their proceeds from next week’s sales to
The Election Reminds Us That Our Political System Is Failing Addicted and Mentally Ill Individuals
by David Sack, M.D. The hot-button topic in our current election cycle is the economy. Basically, finances seem to be
Spirituality in Recovery
Dan Thompson, MA writes on the importance of spirituality in recovery. What does spirituality have to do with recovery at
November Happenings
Harbor Hall’s renovations continue and we have completed the dining room, the food pantry, the night techs office and two
A Guide to Intervention
Prior to getting a professional interventionist involved, most families have tried to confront their loved ones about their destructive behaviors.
Enter: The Affordable Care Act
For many people who are struggling with the new health care laws and how it may affect them; persons with
The Time is Now for the People We Serve
The months of anticipation are over, the lawn signs advertising support for candidates are coming down; when televisions are turned
October Happenings at Harbor Hall
Harbor Hall’s residential makeover continues. The dining room is completely finished and now has a washable floor in case of
Choosing the Right Drug Rehab for Your Loved One
Helping a loved one who is addicted to drugs or alcohol requires a lot of love and patience – and
5 Reasons Addicts Leave Treatment Early – And How To Prevent It
By David Sack, M.D. Getting an addict into drug rehab isn’t always an easy task. Getting them to stay there
Drug Use Map of the World
Click here for map: The World Drugs report for 2012 is out and it shows that 230 million people around
Transformation of the Culture of Recovery in America
Click Here to Watch The Video Presented by William “Bill” White October 18, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at
Residential Statistics for Harbor Hall, Inc.
Satisfaction results for residential treatment services in the Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services Area Provider Name Overall Satisfaction
The Anonymous People
This is a story that is worth telling. The Anonymous People is a grassroots movement to get people in recovery
EMDR with Dr. Andrew M. Leeds
Why EMDR Works Pat McGinn; Director of Clinical Operations for Harbor Hall is a skilled EMDR Therapist. We utilize EMDR
Synthetic Drug Problematic for US Authorities – Part 2 of 2
Click Here to Watch the Video Part 2 of Synthetic Drug Problematic for US Authorities. There are drug tests that
Synthetic Drug Problematic for US Authorities – Part 1 of 2
Click Here to Watch the Video More on Synthetic Drugs. This stuff is truly frightening and the behavior caused by
Synthetic Drug War
Click Here to Watch the Video More on Synthetic Drugs. We have seen very few chemicals that incite people to
Synthetic Drugs
Click Here to Watch The Video This video does a nice job talking about the horrors of so called Bath
A Song that Describes Addiction to Opiates
Click Here to Listen to The Hurt This song is sung by Johnny Cash and could describe addiction to opiates.
GenerationRX: Prescription Drug Abuse (Part 2)
Click Here to Watch the Video This video is Part 2 of the GenerationRX: Prescription Drug Series
GenerationRX: Prescription Drug Abuse (Part 1)
Click Here to Watch the Video This is a good video to watch for insights about Prescription Drug Abuse; one
Harbor Hall News for September 2012
Harbor Hall is presently in the process of renovating its residential facilities. We will be involved in construction for the
Veterans Struggling With PTSD and Substance Abuse Face Increased Risk of Death
By Join Together Staff | September 20, 2012 | Leave a comment | Filed in Alcohol, Drugs, Mental Health, Military