Brookhaven Retreat ® LLC is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive environment for its employees and clients, and therefore, observes and supports the Great American Smoke-out on November 19. It was reported last year by the American Cancer Society that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for men and women, as well as the most preventable form of cancer death in the world. According to the…

In an effort to offer the best nutrition possible to clients of Brookhaven Retreat, the new Autumn/Winter Menu has been introduced in November, before it rotates again for the new season, after six weeks. Charity Coyle, the Registered Dietician at Brookhaven Retreat, nutrition during the detoxification process for substance abuse addiction and alcoholism, is a vital part of treatment. “Every single client can benefit from the individual nutrition counseling we offer as part of the…

Brookhaven Retreat® LLC, a unique residential treatment facility exclusively for women with emotional and mental health challenges, and/or substance abuse issues will celebrate World Kindness Day, Nov. 13, 2015, by making kindness cards for friends, family members, and even themselves. World Kindness Day was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition observed in many countries. Kindness and friendship are an integral aspect of The Lily Program®, a 90-day program for women offered…

Brookhaven Retreat® LLC, a unique residential treatment facility exclusively for women with emotional and mental health challenges, and/or substance abuse issues hosted a therapeutic outing to The Quilters Roadshow and Handcrafters Showcase at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center on Saturday, November 7, 2015. The 8th annual event was presented by the Smoky Mountain Quilters and Foothills Quilters in conjunction with the First Handcrafters’ Showcase benefiting the Mary E. Tippitt Memorial Library. As part of The…

Brookhaven Retreat ® LLC offers coping skills in recognition of National Mental Health Wellness Week Nov. 8 to 14. Created in 1984 by Freedom from Fear, a national non-profit mental health advocacy organization, Mental Health Wellness Week is meant to build awareness and help people deal with the typical stresses of life and manage them more effectively. According to the Mental Health Wellness Week website, Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC and Katy E. Magee, MA,…

Brookhaven Retreat ® LLC observes National Pomegranate Month in November. The staff will share information about the health benefits of pomegranates, a powerful antioxidant, which will also be infused into the menu, such as in salads and juices. According the American Institute for Cancer Research, pomegranates may have more antioxidant power than cranberry juice or green tea, thanks to the polyphenols, such as tannins and anthocyanins. It has also been indicated, according to WebMD, that…

Every year, Brookhaven Retreat ® LLC reaches out to 20,000 psychiatrists across the nation as a way to identify referrals for clients upon the conclusion of their treatment at Brookhaven Retreat, introduce employment opportunities and connect with clinicians. Along with updates about this year’s progress, including the recently redesigned website, and the dates of the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, recipients will enjoy a personalized notepad and a 13-month “Staying Well” calendar with…

Brookhaven Retreat ® LLC held a Documentation and Treatment Planning Session for staff members on October 20 at Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend, TN. Consultants Scott Migdole and Teresa Klenk met with staff members to discuss protocol surrounding treatment plans and client documentation to ensure the highest quality of care for women suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues. In order to offer the safest environment for their recovery, Brookhaven Retreat works diligently to…