Horizon Health Blog

Horizons outpatient services provided me with a sense of structure while I was in Cazenovia Recovery Systems, Inc. residing in both half-way house and supportive living environments. Instead of focusing on my actual drug and alcohol use, the groups and one-on-one appointments I participated in focused more on my behavior and attitudes leading up to and throughout my active addiction, which I found to be extremely helpful. I especially loved women’s group and I honestly think Horizons should consider mandating every female to that group throughout their entire treatment process. I had the opportunity to connect with other women on a deeper level, women from all walks of life, different backgrounds, different ages, different races and different religious beliefs. Every time I left that group, my heart was joyous and my spirit, uplifted.

I also appreciate the vocational program and I am eternally grateful to Kanchan for guiding me through the VESID process and helping me apply for school and for financial aid, a task I found especially daunting. I don’t know how many times Kanchan pointed out the pros and cons of every decision I made regarding my educational goals and really prompted me to think long-term. This shows me that she really cares about her clients and takes a personal interest in each individual.

My primary counselor, Iris is awesome! I have a deep sense of respect and admiration for her, which is rare, unfortunately. She somehow knew not to push me too hard (which causes me to shut down and naturally resist anything that even so much as looks like authority) but instead calmly pointed out and suggested things that caused me to think instead of rebel. She never put up with any of my crap and I knew better than to give her any. Iris is gentle, yet firm and that makes her an amazing counselor.

I want to thank Horizons Outpatient Services, Inc. for everything you guys have done, especially Iris and Kanchan. I would be eternally grateful if the director considered a pay raise for both ladies when their next evaluation is due, they deserve it, also Elizabeth, who facilitated the women’s group.