Mountainside Treatment Center

11/27/2025

Since the 1950s, little green army men have symbolized courage, service, and strength. In this series, we’ve placed them not on a battlefield, but in the quieter moments where recovery often begins.

In this final scene, a small Thanksgiving table becomes a space for connection, reflection, and gratitude. Not every victory is loud. Sometimes it looks like a seat at the table, steady support, and the chance to move forward with hope.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re most grateful for our community. 💛 Wishing everyone a day filled with warmth, connection, and gratitude!

11/27/2025

Gratitude isn’t always big. Sometimes it’s just noticing what went right.

We asked people to name one good thing that happened recently.

Add yours below

11/26/2025

Since the 1950s, little green army men have symbolized courage, service, and strength. In this photo series by Mountainside’s in house creative team, these figures are reimagined not in battle, but in the shared spaces where recovery unfolds.

In this scene, soldiers sit together in a circle, reflecting the way healing often begins: side by side, story by story, supported by those who understand. These are the moments where many veterans fight their hardest battles, and where connection becomes the path toward recovery.

11/25/2025

Mission: Recovery

PTSD dreams often come from the brain trying to process what the body has survived. Keith Appleton explains why these dreams happen and how understanding them can support the path forward.

Share this to help close gaps in veteran mental health care and recovery.

11/24/2025

"The Princess of Wales, 43, marked the start of Addiction Awareness Week in the UK on Monday with a rare personal statement where she showed support for people battling addiction and called on others to do the same."

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The Princess of Wales marked the start of Addiction Awareness Week with a poignant letter.

11/19/2025

A recent article from The Michigan Daily highlights new University of Michigan research showing that using substances to fall asleep may reduce long term sleep quality. Mountainside’s clinical expert Courtney Hulse offers insight on how short term sleep aids like alcohol or cannabis can disrupt natural sleep cycles and make restorative rest harder to achieve.

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A University of Michigan study published Oct. 13 found that while many U.S. young adults use cannabis and alcohol to induce sleep, excess use of these substances may be problematic and actually further disrupt sleep cycles.  In an email to The Michigan Daily, Megan Patrick, lead author and principa...

11/18/2025

Behind every data point is a Veteran navigating challenges no one should face alone and every number represents a life impacted, not just a metric. Chronic homelessness doesn’t happen overnight it’s the result of untreated wounds, invisible battles, and systems that don’t always meet Veterans where they are.

Stability is possible. Recovery is possible. Connection is possible. And when a Veteran gets access to housing, mental health support, and compassionate care, everything can change.

Mission: Recovery

If you or a Veteran you know needs support:
VA Homeless Veterans Hotline 877 4AID VET
va.gov/homeless
U.S. VETS usvets.org

For addiction resources & virtual veterans support group:
Visit Mountainside.com/Veterans

11/14/2025

Last night, Mountainside and the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services came together for a powerful conversation on veterans’ mental health and recovery. 
 
Through film, lived experience, and honest dialogue, we explored the realities so many veterans face: trauma, isolation, addiction, and the courage it takes to reach out for support.  
 
Thank you to all who attended and helped make this conversation possible. This is just the beginning. We’re committed to this work and invite you to stay connected and join us as we move MISSION: RECOVERY forward. 

11/13/2025

Since the 1950s, little green army men have symbolized courage, service, and strength.
 
In this photo series by Mountainside’s in-house creative team, these figures are reimagined—not in battle, but in everyday moments that often go unseen. These are the moments where many veterans fight their hardest battles.
 
In this scene, a soldier stands alone at the mirror: a quiet moment that speaks to the inner battles of trauma, identity, and the courage it takes to heal.

11/13/2025

When recovery and veteran service leaders come together, change starts to happen.

Mountainside Treatment Center, the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services, Between Wars director Tommy Phillips, and Combat Veteran Keith Appleton joined Fox to spotlight one mission — closing the gaps in veterans’ mental health and recovery care.

Real stories. Real solutions. Real impact.