The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that one out of every five adults in the United States experiences some form of mental illness every year.
Housing and Development Newsletter In stressful times, the threat to sobriety increases. It s important to have support, said Denny Rea, lead case manager at CRC. “Substance use disorder is a progressive disease. It will keep getting worse if you don’t reach out for help.”
Rea and Schooley, who are both in recovery, emphasize that help is available to those struggling with addiction, even in the middle of a pandemic.
“No one has to struggle alone. At CRC, someone is available to talk by phone 24/7. Make that phone call and let others be there for you,” Schooley said.
Cottage Residential Center offers confidential conversation and assessment at 805-569-7422.