Personal accounting of individuals who are proud to share their experiences with substance use and mental health diagnosis and their journeys towards wellness.
My name is Jess. I’m a thriving 26-year-old living independently in a Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) apartment. I am currently sober and in recovery, but I have battled my whole life with my mental health and with substance use addiction. I grew up in Daytona beach Florida. When I was 4 years old, I… Read More
This story and video was published on the Spectrum News Website. In his late teens, Joe Cavallo’s life took a dark turn. A traumatic experience pushed him towards substance use and isolation, and legal troubles only added to his struggles. But at a crucial turning point, he found hope in an unexpected place: Hedgerow… Read More
Tommy D – celebrating his recovery during Alcohol Awareness Month. Tommy D is a former resident and current relief staff at Hedgerow House. He is excited to share his recovery story from alcohol and about how Hedgerow House continues to help maintain his recovery.
Join us in celebrating National Recovery Month by celebrating people like Kendra become independent through recovery.
Join us in celebrating National Recovery Month by helping us assist people like Elly get their sparkle back! Together We Rise!
Ellie’s recovery journey is one that embodies resilience. Throughout her life she has overcome many obstacles, bounced back from dire situations – and in spite of it all looks toward her future with courage and hope. Ellie has been clean and sober from her substance of choice, methamphetamines, for nearly a year and a half.… Read More
Hedgerow House staff and residents would like to thank Nancy Deeb for her dedication to persons in recovery at Hedgerow House and throughout Saratoga County. Nancy is a member of Pine Grove Community Church. She is also a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and she is very involved at the Healing Springs Recovery Community Center. … Read More
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help, I did, and my life is gorgeous today.” “I want to inspire hope and inspiration in others,” says Alex, a former resident of two RISE recovery programs, Hedgerow House and Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) Recovery Apartments, when telling his recovery story. “Help is available, and if you’re… Read More
Ralph Bell, Counselor at Hedgerow House, has been in recovery for over 35 years. Despite, or perhaps because, he was arrested and incarcerated, he met Father Young — Reverend Peter G. Young Jr. — who helped get him a better path. Ralph attributes his success in his recovery to Father Young. “He was my advisor,” Ralph… Read More
Mary is a former RISE Housing and Support Services resident who recently moved into a brand-new apartment and finds herself living independently after getting some help on her journey into recovery. Mary was a resident at Milestone Manor, a RISE Community Residence, and while living there she was very inspired when a former resident came… Read More
