Young person’s guide to sober fun

12 SUGGESTIONS FOR ANYONE IN RECOVERY, BEST SUITED WITH SOBER FELLOWSHIP  For some of us, we spent the entirety of our teenage years drinking and drugging. To use was to live and to live was to use. Maybe we played sports, hung out with friends, went to class and participated in after-school activities, but...

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St. Christopher’s sponsors Clean Break

St. Christopher’s is a proud sponsor of Clean Break, a sober spring break vacation opportunity for students in recovery. This year, 86 students participated in the trip to Miramar Beach, Florida, 27 of which are Rams in Recovery from Virginia Commonwealth University. Watching these students embrace their recovery and live fulfilling lives reminds us...

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New Wellness Center positively impacts patients’ physical and mental recovery

St. Christopher’s state-of-the-art Wellness Center opened in July 2016 and Wellness Coordinator Travis Weisbrod couldn’t be more excited. On a day-to-day basis, Travis designs and implements exercise programs and routines for patients based on their goals, personal needs and physical capabilities. “The most important role that I have at St. Christopher’s is to educate and...

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Angela Pugh to Lead Recovery Advocate Staff Training

St. Christopher’s is excited to have Angela Pugh, Addiction Professional, of “Train Up Staff Training” with us for two days of specialized coaching for our Recovery Advocate staff. (TrainUpStaff.com) Angela, a counselor, coach, author, interventionist, and trainer, is presenting motivating and engaging materials to inspire integrity and professional growth for our Recovery Advocate staff...

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