Sunrise Treatment Center

04/05/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight: Erica Gundelfinger, Psychiatric NP ✨

We asked Erica about her work & what drives her—here’s what she had to say:

💬 Why is this work important?
“This work is important because people deserve to feel seen and not judged. Especially when they are struggling. I have worked with so many patients who felt written off or misunderstood, and that sticks with you. Mental health and addiction can take so much from someone; their confidence, relationships, sense of self, and I think it is incredibly important to be part of giving that back. Even small moments of connection or progress can mean everything.”

💬 What is your favorite part of this job?
“My favorite part is watching someone start to believe in themselves again. Sometimes it is small, like sleeping a little better or feeling a little less overwhelmed and sometimes it is big, like rebuilding relationships or finding joy again. Being part of someone’s journey from feeling stuck or broken to feeling empowered and hopeful is honestly an honor.”

💬 What do you wish more people understood about mental health or recovery?
“That it is not something you can just push through or “snap out of.” Most of the people I see have been pushing through for years and that is the problem. They have been strong for everyone else, ignoring their own needs, telling themselves it is not that bad, until it is. And even then, it does not always look like the stereotypical “falling apart.” Sometimes it just looks like being irritable, disconnected, overwhelmed, or just tired of feeling the same way every day. I wish more people understood that struggling does not mean you are weak, a lot of the time it means you have been holding too much for too long.”

💬 What advice would you give to someone starting their mental health journey?
“I would tell them that you do not have to have the right words for it yet. A lot of people wait until they can explain exactly what’s wrong or until things feel “bad enough,” but that moment doesn’t always come, or it comes way later than it should. If something feels off, if you are tired of feeling the way you have been feeling, that is enough. You can show up unsure, guarded, even a little resistant, and still get something out of it. You don’t have to fully trust the process yet; you just have to be willing to take that first step and figure it out as you go.”

💬 Favorite way to practice self-care?
“Self-care for me is about finding moments of peace in everyday life. Sometimes that looks like uninterrupted time with my kids or family, sometimes it is music or a TV series I have seen one hundred times, getting outside, or just unplugging from everything for a bit. It does not have to be fancy, it is about doing something that lets me breathe, recharge, and come back a little more grounded.”

04/03/2026

April is 💙

Alcohol misuse impacts more than just physical health—it affects mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. You’re not alone, and support is available.

At Sunrise Treatment Center, we provide addiction treatment and mental health services designed to support the whole person—because healing goes beyond just one piece of the puzzle.

Find prevention, treatment, and recovery resources here: samhsa.gov/alcohol

04/02/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight: Amanda Martin, Metal Health Therapist ✨

We asked Amanda a few questions about her work and what drives her—here’s what she had to say:

💬 Why is this work important?
“This work is important to me because people are often looked down upon due to the stigma of mental health that we still struggle with today. I want to help normalize asking for help and helping people through tough times so that they are able to be the best version of themselves.”

💬 What do you wish more people understood about mental health or recovery?
“What I wish more people understood about mental health and recovery is that its not a choice to have these struggles. Mental health concerns and addiction are areas of individuals lives that can be helped with medication and counseling just as medical conditions can be treated with medication. The societal stigma attached to mental health and addiction is why many individuals do not reach out for help. We, as a community, need to work on breaking the stigma.”

💬 What advice would you give to someone starting their recovery journey?
“The advice that I would give someone who is starting their recovery journey is to remember that you are loved and cared for. You are not your addiction and you can find the help you need. Progress is always better than perfection when it comes to recovery.”

💬 Favorite way to practice self-care?
“My favorite way to practice self care is by reading my books and spending time with my daughter.”

💬 What is your favorite part of this job?
“My favorite part of my job is when someone tells me that I have made a difference in their life. When someone tells me that they were able to implement skills that we have practiced, I feel fulfillment in my job.”

💚 At the heart of it all:
Breaking stigma, building connection, and helping people become the best version of themselves.

04/01/2026

📣 Join Us for the Final Session of Our 2026 Winter Speaker Series

Our last session will focus on an important and powerful topic:

The Effect of Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence on Mental Health & Substance Use

This panel will explore how trauma impacts mental health and recovery, while highlighting the importance of support, awareness, and survivor-centered care.

🎤 Featuring:
Jessica Youngblood
Ashley Lafond
Angelina Mullins
Emily Parsons

🗓 April 8, 2026
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Clark County Public Library – Gaier Room

Join us for an evening of meaningful conversation, education, and community connection.

💛 Optional donations are encouraged to support ongoing outreach and education efforts.

03/31/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight: Shana Koslow ✨

We asked Shana a few questions about her work and what drives her—here’s what she had to say:

💬 Why is this work important?
“Mental health work is important because it touches every aspect of a person’s life. It impacts how they think, feel, and relate to others and their daily ability to function. Supporting someone’s mental health improves their overall well-being and helps to strengthen one’s family system and their foundation. Mental health is invaluable, as is someone’s ability to feel seen, heard and understood. It can truly be live-changing and sometimes lifesaving.”

💬 What do you wish more people understood about mental health or recovery?
“The understanding that mental health is not having a sign of weakness or inability to handle life alone. It looks different for every human being. Healing, within the realm of mental health or recovery, looks different for every single person and has many ebbs and flows as we navigate through life. Recovery isn’t about being 'perfect' or 'getting back on track' to never struggle again. It allows one to find their resilience, develop healthier coping skills and the opportunity to create a life they can manage and is full of meaning.”

💬 What advice would you give to someone starting their recovery journey?
“I encourage everyone to begin now, wherever you are currently, and try not to wait until you think 'it’s bad enough.' Having a conversation with a friend or loved one or reaching out to a provider can seem difficult but can often end up being the most powerful. We all deserve the opportunity to have support whenever it is needed.”

💬 Favorite way to practice self-care?
“For self-care, I enjoy spending time with my dog, doing anything outdoors like hiking, biking, kayaking, and gardening, and spending time with my family and friends.”

💬 What is your favorite part of this job?
“My favorite part of this role is making meaningful connections with individuals, and allowing them the space to feel seen, heard and understood. When someone can incorporate the interventions from their sessions into their life, that allows them to live more freely and be reminded of their strength and resilience daily. It is heartwarming for me when someone can be vulnerable and allow themselves the opportunity to heal and find their inner peace.”

03/30/2026

📍 Portsmouth Supportive Housing Availability

Openings are available at our Portsmouth location for individuals ready to take the next step in recovery.

🛏 Current Availability:
• PHP: 13 beds
• Transitional Housing (Male): 8 beds
• Transitional Housing (Female): 3 beds

Our team is here to provide structured support, stability, and care every step of the way. 💙

📧 PHP@SunriseTreatmentCenter.net
📞 (740) 529-7356

Note: Female patients entering IOP must be 30 days drug-free prior to entry into supportive housing.

03/30/2026

ICYMI: SAFE Services is on-location at our Over-the-Rhine location every Monday from 12 PM - 3 PM (unless otherwise scheduled)!

03/28/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight: Heather Saylor, Mental Health Therapist ✨

We asked Heather a few questions about her work and what drives her—here’s what she had to say:

💬 Why is this work important?
“When someone is struggling with their mental health, it creates a conflict with-in themselves and sometimes that leads to isolation, withdrawal, and overall negative outcomes. My goal is to help people change their relationship with themselves. I will sit with you in moments that even you want to avoid to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.”

💬 What do you wish more people understood about mental health or recovery?
“Recovery and personal growth are not linear and clean. It's messy and sometimes people relapse, regress, or disengage, but that doesn't erase the work.”

💬 What advice would you give to someone starting their recovery journey?
“You don't have to have it all figured out and you don't have to be 100% in. You don't have to fix everything at once. We will meet you where you are with compassion, respect and kindness.”

💬 Favorite way to practice self-care?
“I have lots of favorites but my top has got to be is Pokemon and crochet. I GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL! I play the games, apps, collect the cards and have card matches with my kids and YES we do have fancy playing mats for our epic Pokemon battles! The Eeveelutions are my favorite!!”

💬 What is your favorite part of this job?
“My favorite part is just getting to witness the journey. Seeing where someone starts, and then when something clicks and it kind of just takes off from there. ”

💚 At the heart of it all:
Meeting people where they are—and walking alongside them every step of the way.

03/27/2026

Spring has officially sprung at Sunrise Treatment Center, and what a week it’s been! 🌸✨

From kicking things off with a Fresh Start on Monday, to brightening our days with pastels, planting seeds of growth, showing off team spirit, and wrapping it all up with a refreshing Lemonade Day — our Spirit Week was full of positivity, connection, and fun.

Moments like these remind us that recovery is about more than just the journey — it’s about building community, celebrating progress, and finding joy in each new season. 🌼

Here’s to new beginnings, continued growth, and the brighter days ahead. 💛

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

It’s Opening Day in Cincinnati! ❤️

Good luck to the hometown team as they kick off the season today!

Opening Day is more than just baseball—it’s a Cincinnati tradition filled with energy, community, and fresh starts. And just like a new season on the field, every day is a chance for a new beginning off the field, too.

At Sunrise Treatment Center, we believe in second chances, strong support systems, and showing up—one day at a time.

Here’s to a great season ahead! ⚾️👏