A Vision for the Future: Sharing Our 2025-26 Strategic Plan

Meeting the ever-changing needs of our clients and communities is at the heart of Comprehensive Healthcare’s mission. As we look to the future, we consider what our organization needs to do to meet those needs effectively. Our two-year strategic vision focuses on four foundational pillars that position us for success: financial sustainability, clients and community, […]

Racism and Mental Health: Addressing the Hidden Trauma

The impact of racism on mental health is profound and far-reaching. People of color and those whose lives have been historically marginalized experience life differently from those who have not faced systemic discrimination. The persistent and often subtle realities of racism create a mental health burden that must be acknowledged and addressed. Racism as a […]

Comprehensive Healthcare Welcomes Addictionologist Dr. Gillian Zuckerman to Lead Addiction Treatment Initiatives

In response to the growing complexity of addiction and the urgent need for specialized care, Comprehensive Healthcare has sought innovative ways to address this growing epidemic in our communities. Among the latest advancements is the addition of a full-time addictionologist to our team – a crucial step forward in our mission. But what exactly is […]

Managing Mental Health During Election Season

Election season is a time of heightened emotion, filled with debates, non-stop media coverage, and constant conversations around the issues that matter most to individuals and communities. No matter what side of the line you find yourself on, it can be a time of stress, anxiety, and tension in relationships. Managing your mental health during […]

Youth Substance Use Disorder Services at Comprehensive Healthcare

A Lifeline for Our Future Amid the pressures of adolescence – school stress, social dynamics, and personal struggles – many young people find themselves turning to substances as an escape. Recent studies reveal that nearly 1 in 5 adolescents have used an illicit drug in the past year, with the onset of SUD often beginning […]

Understanding the Connection Between Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Disorders

Imagine a young girl who has known nothing but chaos and neglect. Rather than having a home filled with warmth and safety, she is only met with cold indifference. Each day is marked by uncertainty, with the constant threat of abuse casting a dark shadow over her entire existence. At school, she struggles to connect […]

Adult SUD Services at Comprehensive Healthcare

Comprehensive Healthcare offers a range of adult substance use disorder services designed to support individuals at every stage of recovery. Integrated Dual Disorder TreatmentIntegrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) is a specialized program that takes a co-occurring approach to SUD treatment, addressing both substance use and mental health disorders simultaneously. “We work with individuals who have […]

Education and Community Action in Addressing Substance Use Disorders

As Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) continue to pose a significant challenge in our communities, affecting individuals, families, and the broader social fabric, it’s natural to wonder where to even begin in tackling a problem so vast. The opioid crisis remains a persistent issue, and other harmful substances continue to infiltrate both youth and adult populations, […]

From Despair to Hope

LaCosta Gardenhire’s Journey of Resilience and Recovery Homeless for five years, living out of her car with her three dogs, and deep in the holds of addiction, life was once an unimaginable struggle for LaCosta Gardenhire. Once a week, she would visit the neighborhood health clinic for a shower, clinging to what little normalcy she […]