Blog - Green Hill Recovery

April 5, 2021

How we step up for our Planet – Community & Environment (3BL at Green Hill)

We want to set the gold standard for client care and corporate responsibility, which means we’ve got to take a look at how we’re affecting the planet. We’re looking at how we can become a more ‘green’ company, how we can model corporate citizenship, and how we can build a culture of community engagement.

March 29, 2021

Meet our Clinical Outreach Director: Marcus Shumate

I view my role as being able to distill complicated ideas into readily graspable concepts and narratives that can help others figure out if our program is a good fit for them or their clients. I also view it as my job to make sure we have healthy relationships with various resources and that I can translate what they do and what we do for different people.

March 10, 2021

Why our most important bottomline is People (3BL at Green Hill)

Green Hill has always implicitly taken a triple bottom line approach — focusing on impact beyond our bottom line; however, we lacked a cohesive framework. Now we’ve found a framework that will assist us in our co-creative endeavor.

March 8, 2021

Meet Our Clinical Case Manager: Samantha Puckett

Each day, our residents surprise me with the amount of growth they make, whether it be recovery related or not, seeing that spark in their eye is comforting. It is comforting to know that the work they are doing is making a difference in their life.

March 1, 2021

Upcoming Free CEU: Rethinking Shame 3/23 1pm

We’re excited to bring you a great free CEU virtual training this month. Join Green Hill Clinical Director Matt O’Connor and Family First Adolescent Services Director of Clinical Development Mike Giresi as they explore how shame can have a profound impact on addiction, mental health, and the development of adolescents and young adults.

February 25, 2021

The Right Ingredients: A Passion Project Story

Will was apprehensive about coming out of his shell and asking for help. However, by asking for support with healthy cooking skills, Will was able to gain confidence and feel more at home. Now, Will is an old hand in the kitchen and is becoming more comfortable in the community as well.

February 15, 2021

Why We’ve Adopted a Triple Bottom Line (3BL) approach at Green Hill

February 9, 2021

Meet Our Primary Therapist: Cassidy Conway

Personally, I love what the community members bring into a group session. Their insight, intelligence, humor, kindness, and love towards one another is incredibly powerful. They are the life and heart of the group.

January 26, 2021

5 Tips for Talking to Family about Recovery

There’s no one size fits all approach when talking to your family about recovery. Depending on the family dynamics and relationship, it can be an intimidating experience. For some, it may feel like avoiding it all together is the better option. Even so, there are ways to approach this sensitive topic with grace and self-compassion.

January 8, 2021

Meet our Admissions & Outreach Coordinator: Megan King

I’m often the first person potential clients will talk to at Green Hill. As part of my job I handle all incoming calls and inquiries, and then work with the rest of the Admissions team to help guide potential clients in the admissions process. I spend a lot of time talking with parents about Green Hill and doing the behind the scenes paperwork that helps guys get started in our program.

December 22, 2020

Am I Too Young to Be Addicted? – A Look at Adolescent Substance Use Disorder

When you visualize someone suffering from addiction, what kind of person do you imagine? Many people’s image of addiction includes only the rock bottom consequences of the disease. The misguided notion that only “low bottom” cases require help often gets in the way of much needed recovery. We hope to dispel some misconceptions out there that may wrongly lead young people in active substance abuse to believe their problems are not severe enough to seek help.

December 15, 2020

Green Hill Makes Substance Treatment More Accessible in Raleigh, Joins Blue Cross NC as In-Network Provider

PRESS RELEASE: Green Hill announced this week that it joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) as an in-network provider. This news makes public another important step in Green Hill’s ongoing effort to make high-quality substance use treatment more affordable for North Carolinians.

December 14, 2020

What is Collegiate Recovery?

Collegiate recovery programs offer a supportive environment in a college or university campus culture. Collegiate recovery reinforces positive and proactive measures in helping a person with a problematic substance use history. Collegiate recovery communities (CRC) often have a range of social workers/counselors, student volunteers, work study students, peer-support specialists, and academic advisors that are trained in this field to ensure a point of contact.

December 7, 2020

What is the Community-Reinforcement Approach (CRA)?

Community-Reinforcement Approach (CRA) is one of the more interesting clinical models for treating substance use disorders. It may lack the notoriety of other models, but it makes up for that through its effectiveness. CRA is focused on helping clients towards building a life that is more rewarding and meaningful than substance use.

November 30, 2020

Meet Our Clinical Director: Matt O’Connor

One thing that makes Green Hill stand out is our holistic approach to the recovery process. We approach the recovery process not only as an internal process but also help our guys build a life that continues to reinforce their commitment to recovery. We help our guys understand that recovery is not just about sacrifice, but being able to fully engage with the world.

November 23, 2020

Boundaries: Myths & Facts – Virtual CEU Session on Wednesday 12/9

Setting clear boundaries with a young adult in active addiction and/or early recovery is one of the most challenging processes for parents. Join us for our upcoming Virtual CEU Session – Boundaries: Myths and Facts to discuss the myths and facts regarding how to support clients in appropriate, healthy, and effective boundary setting and management.

November 20, 2020

Upcoming Virtual Parent Support Group – Tuesday 12/8 at 7pm ET

The main topic for this month’s Parent Support group is boundaries. Having clear boundaries with a young adult in active addiction and/or early recovery provides a framework for expectations on both sides.

November 9, 2020

Color Coded: A Passion Project Story

Not sure what his life in recovery would look like, Liam was thrilled to learn he could pursue art as a part of our Transitional Living program. Now in the middle of his Passion Project, we’re thrilled to see this talented young artist sketching out a vision for his success.

November 2, 2020

Dr. Sara Koenig Joins the Green Hill Team as Medical Director

As the Medical Director, Dr. Koenig will provide and supervise direct medical care for all our clients, and help us to continue to build a true integrated and integrative medicine practice. Sara brings years of training and experience in traditional clinical management of addictions and co-occurring disorders to the Green Hill team.

October 27, 2020

Meet Our Executive Director: Nick Slovak

I found myself really aligned with Tripp’s vision for Green Hill, specifically the academically-oriented way the program was designed. I can identify with our client population, as I personally struggled to get back on my feet scholastically after my time in treatment. I firmly believe I would have benefitted from the Green Hill Model of treatment, had it been available to me.

October 19, 2020

We’re happy to invite our community of professionals and friends to join our upcoming Virtual CEU Session. This Continuing Education event will cover CRA – Community Reinforcement Approach – and its application in substance use disorder treatment in young adults.

Culture Is Why I Joined Green Hill – by Marcus Shumate

Before I joined, I sensed a chance for growth at Green Hill. Now that I am on the inside, I have experienced a culture that exists all the way from clients to the leadership team, and which is focused on flourishing – personally and professionally. I am excited about all that the culture of Green Hill can bring to me, and those that we serve.

October 12, 2020

Green Hill Increases Accessibility to Substance Use Treatment by Joining Aetna as In-Network Provider

PRESS RELEASE: Green Hill Recovery announced today that it has become an in-network provider for Aetna. This announcement marks a monumental step forward in Green Hill’s effort to make high quality treatment more affordable and accessible for families in North Carolina and beyond.

September 28, 2020

Cassidy Conway Joins the Green Hill Team as Primary Therapist

Green Hill is excited to announce that Cassidy Conway has joined the team as a Primary Therapist for our Outpatient program. Cassidy conducts individual and group counseling helping clients along their journey of growth and development through the Green Hill curriculum.

September 14, 2020

Meet Our Primary Therapist: Casey Miller

My favorite moments at Green Hill are from group therapy sessions. This is where the work that clients are doing truly shines. It’s amazing to see our guys support each other and show up as their true selves. There is truly no better feeling than watching someone get in touch with themself and start the process of growth.

September 8, 2020

Voices Heard: A Passion Project Story

Music plays an important role in our everyday lives, and so it naturally is ever present in our program. Through our recent music-inspired Passion Projects, we’ve seen several clients thrive artistically and bond with someone else in early recovery by collectively focusing on something healthy.

September 3, 2020

Green Hill’s CEO Presenting at APNC’s Fall Conference

Our CEO Tripp Johnson will present at the APNC Fall Conference, discussing how intentionally developing a culture based on a shared set of values and a vision has allowed our organization to thrive amidst the chaos caused by Covid-19.

August 31, 2020

Marcus Shumate Joins the Green Hill Team as Clinical Outreach Director

Green Hill is excited to announce that Marcus Shumate is joining the team as the Clinical Outreach Director. For the first time, Green Hill has created a position dedicated to educating referents, family members, and potential clients about Green Hill’s programs.

August 23, 2020

Meet Our Program Coordinator: Jay Bylund

I believe Green Hill stands out for one reason: we genuinely take a vested interest in each one of our clients, as opposed to treating them as just another dollar sign. Our tight-knit staff and team culture helps us support our residents to be their best.

August 15, 2020

Green Hill Celebrates 3rd Anniversary!

From humble beginnings, we set out 3 years ago to integrate clinical services, academic and career coaching, and community involvement through sober living and peer support to serve young adults interested in academic and career progression.