A Community Where Young People Feel Seen, Heard, and Supported Youth mental health has become one of the most urgent issues facing families today. Across the country, young people are navigating increasing levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges. At Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare, we believe that every child and teen deserves access to compassionate support, early intervention, and a safe place to talk about what they’re experiencing and, more im

Why the Holidays Can Be Tough in Recovery  We often love to think of the holiday season as a time of joy and celebration. But for a lot of us, the holidays can be difficult and even triggering. This is especially true for those of us who are in recovery from substance use disorder. Balancing the myriad of emotions we experience around the holidays and maintaining recovery is possible, especially when we have the tools to succeed.   Recognizing Holiday Triggers and Stressors B

Table of Contents Why Grief Awareness Week Matters What Is Grief? Understanding the Emotional Impact of Loss Grief Is Not “One Size Fits All”: The Many Ways People Grieve How to Get Support When You’re Grieving Growing With Grief: How Healing Doesn’t Mean Forgetting How to Support Someone You Love Who Is Grieving Conclusion: You Are Not Alone Why Grief Awareness Week Matters Grief Awareness Week  offers an important opportunity to recognize an experience that touches every li