Author Archive: CoveCare Center Staff

The Transformative Power of Peer Support

Having worked in mental health services for over 25 years, I have had the privilege of meeting many courageous people who are walking through life, facing challenges head on, combating obstacles to recovery, and being brave enough to tackle stigma by identifying themselves as a “peer.” Read More.

Alcohol and Older Adults: Stay Aware and Healthy

While we tend to focus on the effects of alcohol on our younger generation, there is a growing alcohol issue with our senior population. Alcoholism is a rising problem as baby boomers are facing life-altering events such as retirement, losing a loved one, or losing one’s life purpose. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), drinking among seniors age 50 and older is rapidly increasing. In fact, drinking within this population has been growing the most! Read More.

Lila's Success Story

Lila’s Story

Many children experience traumatic events in their lives that ultimately affect their ability to cope with stress. Lila was certainly no exception. When she entered treatment at CoveCare Center as a teen, her parents had undergone a divorce, older siblings were struggling with disabling conditions including substance use, and the family was experiencing significant financial difficulties. Read More.

CoveCare Center’s 9th Annual Adult Spelling Bee Team Championship, April 19th, 2018

Many Thanks to All Who Supported the 2018 Spelling Bee!
In the final Championship round, AkzoNobel once again brought home the trophy by correctly spelling the word, “psammophile.” Coming in a close second was The Putnam Women’s Bar & Grille II. Two teams from the Putnam County Health Department – The Queen Bees and The Bees Knees – tied to take home the coveted Most Enthusiastic Teams awards. Read More.

DBT: What Is It and Is It for You?

DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, has grown to be a well-regarded form of mental health treatment. Krista Zanfardino, LCSW and Associate Vice President at CoveCare Center states, “DBT offers an excellent set of tools to learn how to deal with your emotions in an effective, positive way.” Read More.