Success Stories

Peer Support

Peer Support Services Our Certified Peer Recovery Supporters promote healthy lifestyle changes through lived experience of a mental health or substance use disorder. What are Peer Support Services? Certified Peer Supporters at Portage Path are individuals who have "lived experience" with mental illness and/or substance use. Their firsthand experience in recovery along with their training greatly increases success rate when working with clients in treatment. Advocating for You in Recovery Our...

Curran

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Mandy

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Lyn

My story of recovery doesn’t start until adulthood, but looking back now, all of the problems started as a teenager. I had trouble dealing with a lot of things and relating to people. I wasn’t very energetic or involved with things – I held back a lot. Back then, nobody talked about this stuff. It wasn’t until my 40’s that I started hearing people talk about mental health. That’s why I am sharing my story – to let others know they aren’t the only ones struggling and you can get better. Before...

Stephanie

Roller Coaster to God’s plan Portage Path client, Stephanie’s life has been a tumultuous roller coaster of abuse, alcoholism and suicide attempts, but she has found joy in her sons and her new found purpose as a mentor. As a teen, Stephanie knew that something was wrong with her in the wake of her constant sadness. Stephanie and her mother never quite got along, so when she told her mother she wasn’t feeling right and wanted help, her mother said she was fine, and that response hit hard. This...

Telehealth

Portage Path is happy to offer telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. With the health of our staff and clients at the top of our priority list, telehealth allows all to remain at a safe distance while still providing and receiving the care needed over the phone or through video. Telehealth also eliminates other barriers outside of the pandemic such as transportation and childcare. To schedule a telehealth appointment, please call us at 330-253-3100.All Outpatient Services

Dennis

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Dorene

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Maureen

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Jamie

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