Recovery is Possible at Mirmont Treatment Center

In 2021, Heather Hoy's life burned to the ground. First, a literal fire destroyed her family's home. Then, a drug dealer left a voicemail for her sister, trying to collect money that Heather owed. "I hit the wall," Heather says. "I either had to let my sister listen to that message or admit to myself that I needed help." But help in the form of treatment seemed impossible. "I was a mom of two young kids. How was the world going to spin with me away for 30 days?"

Finding a lifeline

Fortunately, Heather found Mirmont Treatment Center. Mirmont Treatment Center has flexible programming focused on lifelong recovery. Offerings include a medication withdrawal (detox) program, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, specialty groups and a family support group. Individual and group counseling help patients express trauma they've buried under their drug and alcohol misuse.

"First, we stabilize the patient physically. Then, we educate about addiction and motivate for recovery." says clinician Jon Marano, MS. "Our goal is to help people feel safe coming off what is likely the worst time in their lives and helping them process."

Heather admits to being resistant at first but learned she could trust her counselors and other staff. "I thought once the drugs were out of my system, everything would be OK. But that was just the beginning," she says. "The people who work here are saving lives. You never feel like a number. They treat you like a person."

Heather's journey

"Heather's strength is her ability to connect, her willingness to express her own pain," says Marano. "We work with a lot of people who have learned to stay closed off for their own protection. To see them want to live a different way is inspiring."

"Heather was determined," says Cary Beavers, Coordinator of Alumni Services at Mirmont Treatment Center. "She saw people beginning to build back their lives, and she wanted that for herself as well. Heather has become an unbelievable leader in the program."

Heather's family also supports her so she can attend meetings and other Mirmont Treatment Center events. "Life is so much better now. I'm not angry all the time. My husband and I like each other again!" she says. "To be able to walk back in, sit in those rooms — it's humbling. I say, even though it's tough right now, keep coming back. If you bring the body, the mind will follow."

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No one has to navigate this journey alone. Reach out to learn more about mental health and addiction treatment at Mirmont Treatment Center — we're here to help.
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