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New Day Recovery Announces 24/7 Admissions Availability

Providing Round-the-Clock Support for Those in Need of Immediate Help

Niles, Ohio – New Day Recovery is proud to announce the launch of our 24/7 admissions service, ensuring that individuals seeking recovery can access help at any time, day or night. This expansion reflects our commitment to supporting those battling addiction by providing immediate access to the care they need.

Josh Pontius, LPCC-S, Executive Director of New Day Recovery, emphasized the significance of this new service for the recovery community. “Addiction doesn’t operate on a schedule, and neither should recovery. By offering 24/7 admissions, we’re removing a significant barrier to treatment and ensuring that anyone seeking help can begin their journey to recovery the moment they’re ready. This is a game-changer for those in crisis, and we’re here to meet them where they are, whenever they need us.”

New Day Recovery provides a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatment programs, including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, and links to intensive outpatient care. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about guiding individuals through every stage of recovery, offering personalized care tailored to each person’s unique needs.

We understand that seeking help can be daunting, but at New Day Recovery, you are never alone. With our new 24/7 admissions availability, help is always just a phone call away.

For more information or to seek help, please contact New Day Recovery at 330-953-3300 or visit our website at https://newday-recovery.com/. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

About New Day Recovery
New Day Recovery is a leading provider of addiction treatment services in Niles, Ohio, offering a range of programs designed to help individuals overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. Our compassionate, experienced team is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a safe, supportive environment. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Sydney Williams

Chief Development Officer 

[email protected]

(330) 519-8631

New Day Recovery Announces 24/7 Admissions Availability

Providing Round-the-Clock Support for Those in Need of Immediate Help

Niles, Ohio – New Day Recovery is proud to announce the launch of our 24/7 admissions service, ensuring that individuals seeking recovery can access help at any time, day or night. This expansion reflects our commitment to supporting those battling addiction by providing immediate access to the care they need.

Josh Pontius, LPCC-S, Executive Director of New Day Recovery, emphasized the significance of this new service for the recovery community. “Addiction doesn’t operate on a schedule, and neither should recovery. By offering 24/7 admissions, we’re removing a significant barrier to treatment and ensuring that anyone seeking help can begin their journey to recovery the moment they’re ready. This is a game-changer for those in crisis, and we’re here to meet them where they are, whenever they need us.”

New Day Recovery provides a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatment programs, including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, and links to intensive outpatient care. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about guiding individuals through every stage of recovery, offering personalized care tailored to each person’s unique needs.

We understand that seeking help can be daunting, but at New Day Recovery, you are never alone. With our new 24/7 admissions availability, help is always just a phone call away.

For more information or to seek help, please contact New Day Recovery at 330-953-3300 or visit our website at https://newday-recovery.com/. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

About New Day Recovery
New Day Recovery is a leading provider of addiction treatment services in Niles, Ohio, offering a range of programs designed to help individuals overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. Our compassionate, experienced team is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a safe, supportive environment. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Sydney Williams

Chief Development Officer 

[email protected]

(330) 519-8631

Navigating Big Drinking Holidays in Addiction Recovery: Tips for St. Patrick’s Day and Beyond

Navigating Big Drinking Holidays in Addiction Recovery: Tips for St. Patrick’s Day and Beyond

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the excitement for many is noticeable. However, for those in addiction recovery, big drinking holidays can present unique challenges and triggers. The abundance of alcohol-centric events and societal pressure to partake can make it particularly daunting for someone new to recovery. But fear not, because with the right mindset and strategies, you can navigate these occasions successfully while staying true to your commitment to sobriety.

  1. Plan Ahead: One of the most effective strategies is to plan your day in advance. Identify potential triggers and situations where alcohol may be present, and make alternative plans accordingly. Consider attending recovery-focused events or spending time with sober friends and family.

Example: Instead of hitting up crowded pubs for St. Patrick’s Day festivities, plan a sober gathering like a movie night, game night, or outdoor activity with friends who support your recovery journey.

  1. Bring Your Own Beverage: If you’re attending a gathering where alcohol will be served, bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. Having a drink in hand can help you feel more comfortable and less tempted to indulge in alcohol.

Example: Prepare a delicious mocktail or bring a favorite non-alcoholic beverage to sip on throughout the event. Sparkling water with lime or a refreshing fruit punch can be excellent alternatives.

  1. Lean on Support Systems: Surround yourself with supportive friends, family, or fellow individuals in recovery who understand and respect your sobriety goals. Having a support system can provide encouragement and strength during challenging times.

Example: Reach out to a sober buddy or attend a support group meeting before and after the holiday to reinforce your commitment to recovery and share your experiences with others who can relate.

  1. Practice Self-Care: Prioritize self-care during big drinking holidays. Engage in activities that bring you joy, relaxation, and fulfillment. This could include exercise, meditation, journaling, or indulging in your favorite hobbies.

Example: Start your St. Patrick’s Day with a morning yoga session, go for a nature walk, or treat yourself to a spa day to unwind and rejuvenate.

  1. Have an Exit Strategy: If you find yourself in a situation where you feel uncomfortable or tempted to drink, have an exit strategy in place. It’s okay to remove yourself from triggering environments to protect your sobriety.

Example: Prepare a polite excuse in advance, such as needing to attend to an early morning commitment or simply feeling under the weather, and gracefully excuse yourself from the situation if needed.

Remember, your sobriety is worth celebrating every day, including holidays. By implementing these tips and strategies, you can navigate big drinking holidays like St. Patrick’s Day with confidence and resilience.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and needs support navigating holidays or any day, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. New Day Recovery offers resources and assistance 24/7. Call us at 330-953-3300 for support and guidance on your journey to recovery.

Stay strong, stay sober, and remember that each day is a new opportunity for growth and healing. You’re not alone in this journey towards a healthier, happier life.

Recovery During the Holidays

Recovery During the Holidays – We’re here for you.


The holidays are a challenging time, recovery or not – this season can be full of stress, expectations and emotions. No matter what, going into the holiday season with a plan to help you maintain recovery, and the support you need can help make this time of the year a little less stressful.

We’ve outlined a few strategies below that we’ve used to help maintain recovery and prevent relapse during the holiday season while still having fun and enjoying time with family and friends.

Manage expectations

Sober holidays will be different. Talking openly and honestly about your expectations of the holidays to a sober support or sponsor and learning from their experiences might be helpful when navigating your first holiday season without substances. You may even find that the holidays will be better in some ways.

Plan ahead

Having a plan is a helpful way to ensure you are prepared for any situation or experience you may have when traveling or visiting friends and family this holiday season. A little bit of research goes a long way to find out what meetings may be happening in your area and at what times. For a list of AA/ NA/ HA, SMART, Refuge and Celebrate Recovery meetings, check out the links below.

Talking with others about your plans and knowing when they might be available to talk, should you need them during the holidays can also be helpful.

Reach out to sober support

Sponsors and other sober supports can be great sources of accountability. There may be parties or gatherings that you’d like to attend but that also might be a cause of triggers. Calling your support network before and after these gatherings will keep you accountable and allow you to process your thoughts and feelings around the event, providing that extra layer of support.

If it makes you uncomfortable, you don’t have to participate

You don’t need to announce your sobriety if you don’t want to. You also don’t have to explain why you are not participating in drinking. Sometimes, it helps to have a pre-planned response. “I’m not drinking tonight,” “Sure, I would love a drink! Could I have a water with lemon or Coca-Cola?”

It’s also okay to say no to attending in the first place.

You are never alone

Aside from the countless resources and meetings available, remembering that you are truly never alone in your choice to maintain your recovery is a comforting thought.

If you are able, taking a close friend or sponsor with you to holiday gatherings, discussing your concerns ahead of time, and keeping each other accountable is helpful. Bringing this person along can help you feel stronger and more supported, and you deserve that.

New Day Recovery’s Admissions Team is also available around and on holidays – Just give us a call to get started with a confidential assessment and to schedule treatment for yourself or a loved one. 330-953-3300 

Important changes coming for Ohio Medicaid Members

Once the federal government declares an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), Medicaid will resume its normal eligibility review process. This means that all eligible Medicaid members will have to renew their Medicaid coverage or risk losing it.

While some renewals can be completed without a need to contact the member, some renewals will require members to respond to mail from their county Department of Job and Family Services (CDJFS) regarding their Medicaid eligibility.

To prepare for this process, Medicaid members are encouraged to: 

Update their contact information with their CDJFS. When it’s time to renew, or if Medicaid needs more information to continue a member’s coverage, the CDJFS sends a letter. Make address changes by logging on to Benefits.Ohio.gov or by calling 1-800-324-8680. Help is available Monday through Friday, 8a.m. – 8p.m. and Saturday 8a.m. – 5p.m. ET.

Check their mail and respond to requests for information from their CDJFS. Any member who gets a letter stating that it is time to renew, or that their CDJFS needs more information, should respond right away. The CDJFS needs to hear from members to review their Medicaid eligibility. Members who do not respond to renewal letters or requests for information risk losing their coverage, even if they are eligible.

Members can manage their Medicaid account, complete renewals, upload documents, and find out the status of their coverage by logging into their Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal account at ssp.benefits.ohio.gov.

They can find out more information by calling 1-800-324-8680 or by contacting their local CDJFS. Ohio Medicaid members can find their CDJFS by selecting their county from the dropdown at https://medicaid.ohio.gov/home/update-contact-info/select-county-dropdown.

Welcome Veterans!

Unique Program Designed Just for You

New Day Recovery is now accepting Veterans carrying VA Optum Military Care and Humana Military insurances in our inpatient program. Our experienced team of medical professionals will provide those who have served with support, care and a customized treatment plan.

How It Works

  1. Veterans can receive treatment at a non-VA hospital with approval. We will work with your VA to determine if you qualify for our program.
  2. To get approval, schedule an appointment at your VA with your primary care physician. If approved, a referral will then be written.
  3. The admissions process can now begin. To get started, call 330.953.3300.

For further information about the Veterans Program and treatment options, click here.

Check This Out: 7 Inspiring People in the Recovery Community

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Recognizing the Recovery Community

There are so many amazing things going on in the recovery community that people don’t always know about. Get to know seven inspiring people involved in the recovery community by reading below. If they can do it, you can, too.

Brian Mincher’s Cross-Country Walk

Brian Mincher started his own nonprofit Addiction Awareness Across America this year as he embarked on a cross-country walking trip in support of those struggling with addiction. Brian started his journey in September 2021 in Philadelphia, PA and will end in Santa Monica, CA. His website says, “The initial funding will help assist with costs associated with the trip such as gear, equipment, food and places to stay. I will be sleeping in a tent as well as hotels along the way. The remaining amount will be the initial round of funding for the non-profit Addiction Awareness Across America.” Brian acknowledged his alcoholism in 2016 and has walked a spiritual path to get and stay sober.

Recovery Gyms on the Rise: Shiloe Allison Aurand

Although she’s never had a substance use disorder herself, Shiloe is no stranger to mental illness. Shiloe’s mother and sister both struggled with addiction as Shiloe struggled with eating disorders into her 20s.

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However, Shiloe recovered from her eating disorders and put her love for CrossFit and knowledge of the battle with addiction into her own gym in Portland, Oregon.

The Recovery Gym’s mission is to cultivate a community for those in recovery or on their way to recovery from addiction or another mental illness.

Sober Vacations International: Steve Abrams

Did someone say sober vacation? Traveling can be hard for those in recovery as many resorts and all-inclusive hotels have alcohol readily available for its guests. The temptations for sober people can be overwhelming and triggering.

Sober Vacations International is essentially a travel agency for those looking to have sober vacations across the world. Founder Steve Abrams started Sober Vacations International in 1987 after having a few years of sobriety under his belt. Steve’s first organized sober trip had over 200 attendees who traveled to Mexico in 1988. Since then, Steve and his team have booked over 150 trips for 30,000 people to places like Switzerland, Kenya and Hawaii.

Marathon Maniac: Zac Clark (former winner of The Bachelorette)

If you’re a fan of reality TV, and more specifically The Bachelor franchise, you’re probably familiar with Zac Clark. Zac won Tayshia Adams’ season of The Bachelorette and opened up about his drug and alcohol addiction while on national television. Zac started his own nonprofit called Release Recovery Foundation dedicated to lowering the high costs of addiction treatment. As an athlete, Zac runs several marathons a year in support of his Foundation and works to educate people on addiction treatment and rehabilitation. Zac recently ran in the 2021 London Marathon and will soon run in the New York City Marathon.

Nikki Myers: Yoga of 12 Step Recovery (Y12SR)

Nikki Myers has quite a list of qualifications: MBA, E-RYT500, Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Addictions Recovery Specialist and Ayurvedic Specialist. After her own struggle with addiction and her experience helping others, Nikki started Yoga of 12 Step Recovery. Y12SR is a “relapse prevention program that weaves the art & science of yoga with the practical tools of 12-step programs.” Yoga is a meditative practice that encourages people to connect with themselves.

Some people do not do well with traditional addiction treatment programs like 12 Steps, but holistic methods such as Nikki’s Y12SR can be a game changer for those trying to get or stay sober.

 

Luke Wollet: Surviving the Deadliest Game

Luke Wollet started off as a football super star. After graduating high school, Luke went on to play for Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. However, Luke suffered a couple major injuries and was prescribed—you guessed it—opioids. Although he was signed as a free agent to the New Orleans Saints in 2014, Luke’s addiction had progressed and his football career was cut short.

Fast forward to now, Luke works for Banyan Treatment Center as a Business Development Representative as he travels across the country speaking to schools, prisons and communities about substance abuse. Luke is now celebrating long-term recovery as a public speaker and professional model.

Stephen Knight: Dogs Matter

Dogs really are a man’s best friend! After battling addiction, Stephen Knight realized there was one thing that never left his side: his dog. So, in 2014, Stephen founded his own nonprofit called Dogs Matter in Dallas, Texas. Dogs Matter provides temporary foster care placement and supportive services specifically for addicts and alcoholics seeking treatment and transitioning into recovery.

recovery support, dogs, dog lover, recovery, recovery communityThe program was built to ensure the safety and quality care of people’s dogs while they attend an inpatient treatment program. Dogs Matter takes things one step further and offers a 12-month aftercare program led by Peer Recovery Supporters to make sure you get acquainted with your furry friend again.

 

 

New Day Recovery is an inpatient addiction treatment center in Northeast Ohio. You can learn more about services and amenities here.