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Letter from Jim Hutzelman
Greetings, I’m Jim Hutzelman, a member of the Board of Directors of Heartland House. I’m the Secretary of the Board and the Chair of its Fundraising and Community Presence Committee. I hope that everyone among our Heartland House family and friends is enjoying a safe...
Employee Spotlight – Mike Nunez, Counselor
Mike Nunez is a success story that we at Heartland House tell with great pride. A graduate of inpatient and aftercare programs at our facility, Mike’s diligence and personable manner deeply impressed our staff. Shortly after Mike told his story of recovery to a packed...
Donor Spotlight: Marge Binks
The mention of Marge Binks brings a smile to the faces of many at Heartland House. A friend of the House for several years, Marge joined its Board of Directors in 2014, and she currently serves as an advisory member. But around the House, Marge is known less as a...
Our Special Guest
Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Developments in Methamphetamine Use Disorder Treatment Methamphetamine, or meth, is an illegal stimulant and a very dangerous, addictive drug. It is available in crystal, powder, and pill form, but its most common route of administration is intranasal (ie, snorted)...
Marijuana Addiction Treatment
Addiction to marijuana is a condition that is a very true reality for many cannabis users. While it is more common among daily users, marijuana addiction treatment can help those having trouble controlling their habits gain new insights into their cravings and develop...
Medication Assisted Treatment
Medication Assisted Treatment If you or your loved one is dealing with substance addiction, seeking help is the first step. In the midst of an ever-expanding opioid epidemic, communities across the country are demanding prevention and substance abuse treatment...
What’s Happening at the House
Our Heartland House team continues to perform our mission in the face of the multiple challenges of the COVID pandemic. The entire Heartland House staff received their initial COVID vaccines at the end of January and will be administered their second vaccines in...
Donor Profile: McMillen Family Foundation
The McMillen Family Foundation funds charitable organizations that serve people who are affected by drug and alcohol dependency. Continually seeking new avenues for making a difference in the lives of substance abuse sufferers, the McMillen Foundation focuses its...
A Message from the Managing Director John Prendergrast
Greetings everyone,I’m John Prendergrast. As Managing Director at Heartland House, I’m the primary liaison between our Board of Directors and the staff of the House who do the day-to-day work. My professional specialties are finance and accounting and so I also assist...
Artistic Discovery Therapy During Covid-19
In early 2020, the Heartland House team implemented Artistic Discovery Therapy (art therapy) for their clients as part of the House’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program. Art therapy has been used by recovery professionals since as early as the 1950s. Art...
American Society of Addiction Medicine ASAM Criteria
The ASAM Criteria is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay, transfer, or discharge of patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions. The cornerstone of the ASAM Criteria is a multi (six) - dimensional appraisal...
Employee Spotlight – Lafitte Banville
Lafitte Banville serves Heartland House in multiple, valuable roles. He is a credentialed SUD (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor to the House’s clients, and additionally holds the title of Program/Operations Manager. In that capacity, Lafitte oversees the orderly...
How to Set up Facebook Nonprofit Donation Campaigns
How to Set up Facebook Nonprofit Donation Campaigns There are a few ways to support nonprofits using Facebook. You can support a nonprofit directly from your posts inside your personal account, you can do a birthday fundraiser, or you can share information directly...
Surviving Quarantine With Roommates – Advice From The Experts
Surviving Quarantine With Roommates - Advice From The Experts COVID-19 has forced many of us to cope with a new normal of being indoors and staying isolated from the outside world. If you are doing so with a roommate or your significant other, you have no doubt...
Substance Abuse Rises During COVID-19
Substance Abuse Rises During COVID-19 -------------------------- In what is clearly a crisis within a crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a concurrent rise in alcohol- related -related incidents, overdoses, and the crimes that accompany heavy substance. Herein we...
Rule 62 During COVID-19
Rule 62 During COVID-19 Staying sober during the COVID-19 pandemic can be truly challenging . With seemingly continual lockdowns occurring in California and  increasing numbers of positive cases, recovering alcoholics and addicts find their serenity and sobriety at...
COVID Through the Holidays in California
COVID Through the Holidays in California Overview California is going through a difficult time right now. To get us all to the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, we all need to work together. But while we’re each doing our part, we still can celebrate the...