Teens and adolescents are at a vulnerable stage of development. They need to be able to trust their parents and adults in order to feel safe enough to share what they’re going through, even with something like abusing drugs and alcohol. Be open with them about your own experiences so that they can see you...Read More

The diet you eat can have a significant impact on your mood. If you’re struggling with mental health issues, it may be due to what you’re putting in your mouth. By adding some foods to your diet and eating more of certain nutrients, you can help maintain a healthy mind. The team at New Horizon...Read More

Substance abuse affects the body in two ways. The first is that the substance engages the brain so the body functions are all but forgotten. The second is that the organs are affected (meaning heart attack and stroke,) failure of the liver and lungs, as well as a weak immune system. New Horizon Counseling Center...Read More

The decision to change your life has arrived. You’re going to get sober. Ridding yourself of any addiction involves a process, and you may relapse before you succeed. Recovery isn’t about perfection, so you need answers to at least 10 questions to ask before entering an addiction recovery program. You know it’s important to reach...Read More

We all know that mental health is essential, but did you know that you can do to improve it? In this blog post, we’ll share five ways that you can boost your mental health. These tips will help you feel your best, from getting active to practicing self-care. So, what are you waiting for? Start...Read More

5 Signs that Your Elderly Parent Needs Help There are several signs that an elderly parent needs help. Some of them are quite obvious, but many are less so. Sometimes you may feel that the signs are not enough to warrant taking action, and it’s better to take a “wait and see” approach. The more...Read More

New Beginnings In Recovery – Making The Decision To Change Substance addiction brings with it a slew of conflicting emotions — shame, bitterness, resentment and frustration, to name but a few. It also involves fear, a lot of fear. What if people find out? Worse, what will happen if I can not get my next...Read More

More than 54 million disabled people are living in the United States. These individuals have varying degrees of disability, but they all share one thing in common: they are less able to do certain tasks that others take for granted. This blog post discusses some ways to help improve the lives of those who are...Read More

How do you find the right senior care center for your loved one? You could be looking at several different factors, such as location, staff credentials, and other potential benefits, and we here at New Horizon will cover all of these points with you to get started. But before you start to make comparisons between...Read More

Mental health is the foundation of a healthy life. It includes your psychological, emotional and social well-being. Like your physical health, mental health is something you should think about all the time and invest in which is what we strive to do each and everyday at New Horizon Counseling. Do not wait until you are...Read More