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Supporting a loved one through addiction recovery can be challenging yet profoundly impactful. Understanding drug addiction, approaching the individual, and effectively providing support requires patience, empathy, and knowledge.

Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. Recognizing the signs that someone is serious about recovery can be vital for providing the support they need during this challenging journey.

CitiLookout, a leading organization dedicated to guidingindividuals and families on a journey towards emotional, relational, andspiritual healing, proudly announces a strategic partnership with SunriseTreatment Center, a renowned addiction treatment company. This collaborationmarks a significant step towards fostering a comprehensive approach to wellnessand recovery within the Springfield, Ohio community.

Exciting News from Sunrise Treatment Center: We're thrilled to announce that we've achieved recertification as a certified B-Corp! As a B-Corp, we are committed to balancing purpose and profit, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Outpatient rehab can be a vital step in the recovery process for individuals dealing with substance abuse and addiction. However, finding drug rehab centers that accept Medicaid can sometimes be a challenge. In this article, we explain how outpatient drug rehabilitation works and provide a comprehensive guide for Medicaid members seeking treatment. This information will help you navigate the recovery process and access the care and resources you need to achieve long-term recovery.

Struggling with addiction can feel overwhelming, and taking the first step toward recovery is an admirable decision. When seeking treatment for addiction, there are lots of options available.

Sunrise was proud to host Congressman Warren Davidson at our new office located in Springfield. After a tour of the facility, we were able to discuss important topics, such as his H.R. 8561 bill proposed to address human trafficking and increasing funds to address the opioid epidemic.

Sunrise is proud to be celebrating the second anniversary of our B Corp certification! Since joining the ranks of other companies using business as a force for good, we have expanded our efforts in environmental, community-based, patient-centered, and employee-focused activities.

This past weekend, Sunrise participated in the Cincinnati PRIDE Festivities celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community (pictured above). We also participated in PRIDE activities in Northern Kentucky and Dayton. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to the staff and community organizers who made these events possible! This month was also an opportunity to reflect on the barriers those in the LGBTQIA+ community face on a daily basis. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and surveys conducted by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, LGBTQIA+ individuals often enter treatment with more severe substance use disorders. At Sunrise, we want our patients and staff to know that they are seen, heard, loved, and supported.

Sunrise was able to donate 717 pounds of food to the Athens County Food Pantry, which translates to over 600 meals for families in Athens County! Donations to the relief fund were matched by Sunrise resulting in additional donations to the fund. A special thanks to the Athens County Food Pantry, Joe Burrow Hunger Relief Fund, and our generous employees!

Sunrise is proud to announce we are expanding our treatment model to serve more patients in need of quality addiction treatment services.

Recently, Sunrise was gifted a drawing from Hana Ghobril (10th grade, William Mason High School), who is the daughter of one of our Medical Directors (Nabil Ghobril, MD, CAS).

Sunrise was proud to host the Exchange Project Needle Exchange Harm Reduction van at our new OTR location at 1718 Central Parkway in Over-the-Rhine. We’d like to thank Jeff Dalton and the rest of the team at the Exchange Project for their continued commitment to making our communities safer and healthier!

Sunrise was proud to meet with Sheriff McGuffey, Major Ems, and Mary Carol from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office at our new OTR location earlier this week. We had productive conversations about the current state of the opioid epidemic, and the ways that the sheriff’s office is helping to combat it. Coordination and collaboration are essential to a comprehensive approach to solve this issue. We look forward to working with Sheriff McGuffey and members of her team on this important goal.

We’d like to thank Hamilton County QRT Navigators Sarah Coyne, Alyssa Boiman, and Scott Robinson for coming to visit our Forest Park location last week.

Sunrise was proud to host the 2nd Annual Sunrise Conference at the Cincinnati Marriott North last week. Sunrise takes great pride in providing their employees with high quality training opportunities to expand their knowledge.

We were honored to welcome Commissioner Denise Driehaus to our newest location in Over-the-Rhine. Bringing more services to this area was important to us because of the ongoing need in that community and the surrounding area.

We are beyond happy and incredibly proud about being recognized as one of the Best for the World™ B Corps of 2021! The Best for the World are B Corps whose scores in one or more of the five impact areas assessed towards the certification reach the top 5% of all B Corps worldwide.

Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH 8th District visited our Piqua site yesterday! We appreciate the Congressman's willingness to seek out and make progress on common sense initiatives to improve the health of our communities and the economy.

Dr. Bill reflects on a food donation to two Cincinnati-area food support organizations.

Recently we had the chance to celebrate the Leadership Development Class of 2020. We're excited for this year's graduates to use their new skills to create positive change at Sunrise and beyond!

The pandemic has been particularly difficult for those in recovery. Thank you to the Journal News for the opportunity to share our story!