Thank you!! The benefits of staying connected to Breakthru House.

by Melanie Storrusten, LCSW, Clinical Coordinator

Recently we posted a blog featuring some of our clients Healthy Goals for our Spring Challenge. One of our clients listed a goal to train for and participate in a triathlon. This directly ties in to treatment at Breakthru in a couple of ways: Exercise is an example of the healthy coping skills that our clients need to develop to help them deal with their discomfort by behaviors other than using drugs and alcohol. Exercise boosts natural "feelgood" chemicals in the body to combat depression. Exercise leads to healthy bodies, which increases self-worth. I'm sure that you can intuitively list many more benefits of exercise and how it might be especially beneficial for women in early recovery.

In order for our client to meet her goal of actually participating in a triathlon, she needed access to a pool to train in, bike repairs, an entry fee, and some other obstacles that were financially out of her grasp. That's where our awesome Breakthru House community of supporters came into play and overwhelmingly responded to the call. Our client is now able to actively train and will be competing in her triathlon soon, and in doing so, inspires other clients to work to meet their goals as well.

Client Art by D.

I hope that you can see the impact that donors and volunteers can make in the lives of our clients - in HUGE and meaningful ways. We are so glad that you care enough to stay connected and responsive to Breakthru's needs. And we are super stoked to get to pass along the great things happening as a result of your generosity. Our blog and website are some ways to stay connected - we also have a newsletter. Check out the latest edition here, and sign up to be on our mailing list here.