ROAD to a Better Life

04/28/2022

I’m a former nurse and recovering alcoholic and I write about alcohol and our health. My goal is to educate people about the health risks of alcohol use because most of us don’t fully understand the effect that alcohol has on our bodies. I recently got a question asking whether our bodies can re...

02/11/2021

Please note, all of our locations remain open and committed to providing treatment and support to our patients and the community. We are restructuring some of our counseling services and will be supporting any patients affected by this transition. Patient care, support, and safety remain, as always, our top priorities.

12/20/2020

The Strafford County Emergency Extreme Weather Warming Center at 30 Willand Drive in Somersworth opens today, Dec. 20, for regular operations. The warming center will open each night at 5 p.m. and close at 9 a.m., from Sunday, Dec. 20, through Thursday, Dec. 31. Beginning Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, the Strafford County Emergency Extreme Weather Warming Center will open for life-threatening weather conditions.

11/24/2020

The following dates are required in-person training for anyone interested in volunteering for Strafford County EMERGENCY Extreme Weather Overnight shelters during the 2020-2021 winter season. This is NOT for volunteer positions with the seasonal shelter @ Garrison Hotel overseen by Strafford Communi...

03/24/2020

Social distancing is key during this time to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, we also feel it's very important that your care/treatment program is disrupted as minimally as possible. Below is a link that will help you to continue to connect with others so that you may continue to receive care during this difficult time.

SMART Recovery discussion forum

03/23/2020

Below is a link that contains many helpful tips on staying healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Please know that we continue to remain open and been working diligently to make sure our patients are still able to be seen

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2020/03/how-to-care-for-yourself-while-practicing-physical-distancing/?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWlRNellUQXlaR1ZsTmprdyIsInQiOiJjam5EMHY5Rk1tbjVWdGN3RFg5YUh2blRNcHV1M21vdlA0Szlma0E1UlNzTUo4Rm5JSzA5bzI3K21VbTcrbWxuK2pkQk9udzZLMGhVbnNsWndNbzBcL2tRT1ROOUNMYTd6S3JSTkpHakNaU1Z3XC9yVFpibE5pQnMrNW1xcXBId1JhIn0%3D

03/17/2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We would like to reassure you that Road to a Better Life continues to remain open, with minimal interruptions regarding your care. Our main focus is to keep both you and our staff safe during this time. If you have a scheduled appointment and are exhibiting symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, or have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or have recently traveled from an area with ongoing community spread of COVID-19, please call your usual ROAD office prior to coming in so that we may triage appropriately through our pre-screen process.

To help minimize the spread, we are asking that our patients come to their appointments unaccompanied and that friends, family members, and drivers please wait outside or in their vehicles. Use social distancing while in the waiting room, keeping at least 3-6 feet between you and another person.

We continue to utilize all options available to help minimize any interruptions in your care and to ensure that your treatment needs are being met. Our offices have increased the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing of exam rooms, waiting rooms, bathrooms and door handles/knobs.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to get through this.

03/16/2020

COVID-19, how it may impact those with a diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder

https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/noras-blog/2020/03/covid-19-potential-implications-individuals-substance-use-disorders