News & Stories
White Horse Recovery Expands Access Through Innovative Telehealth Services
For many clients, especially those navigating early recovery, reliable transportation can be the difference between getting help and going without it, a reality that underscores the increased use of telehealth at White Horse Recovery.
New Board Member Brings Three Generations of Recovery Experience to White Horse
When Debbie Simon moved her 85-year-old mother from Massachusetts to a New Hampshire nursing home, it felt ironic that she had just started to serve on the board of a recovery organization just miles away. However, for Simon, whose family has been touched by addiction across three generations, joining White Horse Recovery feels like divine timing.
White Horse Recovery Breathes New Life into the Fight Against Addicton
When Drew Pedersen first brought his daughter Gracie to White Horse Recovery in 2018, addiction had already claimed two generations of their family. Today, both father and daughter stand as Recovery Coaches at the organization, living proof that cycles can be broken and families can heal together.
White Horse Recovery Receives $35,000 Transportation Grant to Eliminate Treatment Barriers
White Horse Recovery has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation to purchase a dedicated transportation vehicle for its North Conway location.
The Journey and Voice of Joy Burrill
Joy Burrill is a Recovery Coach at White Horse in North Conway, New Hampshire. Her journey—marked by resilience, honesty, and compassion—offers an authentic and hopeful look at addiction and recovery. From her childhood in Berlin, NH to her career supporting others, Joy’s experiences illuminate both the challenges of substance use and the promise of a brighter future.
Innovative Program Transforms Lives as Funding Gaps Challenge Rural Recovery Services
White Horse Recovery’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is gaining recognition as a transformative approach to addiction recovery, combining 12 weeks of intensive group and individual counseling that has proven successful in helping clients reclaim their lives.
Hope Behind Bars: Kelsey Wentworth’s Weekly Mission
White Horse Recovery Certified Recovery Support Worker Kelsey Wentworth runs recovery groups at the Caroll County Jail every Thursday where she has witnessed connection, growth, and change.
White Horse Recovery Embraces Faith-Based and Secular Approaches to Healing
White Horse Recovery continues to demonstrate its commitment to inclusive, comprehensive care by offering faith-based and secular support options for individuals and families facing substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
White Horse Recovery Expands Access with New Vehicles for Client Transportation
White Horse Recovery, a nonprofit behavioral health center serving the North Country and Lakes Region, is taking a significant step to remove accessibility barriers with the purchase of two new vehicles dedicated to client transportation.
White Horse Recovery Lights the Path Forward During National Recovery Month
As National Recovery Month shines a spotlight on the millions of Americans in recovery, White Horse Recovery is taking action with three powerful community events that demonstrate the life-saving impact of recovery support services.
A Steady Hand Behind the Scenes: Marie Vadala’s Story
When Marie Vadala was five, her father made his last attempt at sobriety—and it stuck.
A Voice for the Voiceless: Eric Ballard’s Story
For White Horse Recovery Coach Eric Ballard, “If I can help just one person, all my struggles will be worth it.”
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