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We are excited to share that Horizon Village Terrace House has recently added hatha yoga to its wellness program. What is hatha yoga? Hatha yoga is the physical practice of yoga. The name Hatha can be used interchangeably with yoga. The slow pace and simple breathing exercises make it a great place to learn basic poses and become […]

Horizon Village has been awarded a great honor by the National Council for Behavioral Health.  Horizon Village will be accepting an award for “Excellence in Addictions Treatment Innovation” supported by Phoenix House.  The award ceremony will take place on May 6 in Washington, D.C. Each year the National Council honors those who inspire the nation […]

Veteran’s Day is a day where we reflect and are thankful to all of the men and women who have served the United States armed forces. It is because of these brave and selfless individuals that we are able to enjoy freedom. Horizon is committed to helping our Veterans.  One example of this commitment is […]

Colleen Babcock and Cindy Goss are parents who have dealt with substance abuse firsthand. They recently teamed up to raise awareness of the drug addiction epidemic amongst young people. They particularly wanted to shed some light on the increased popularity of prescription drugs, particularly opiates. The 2014 Awareness Calendar was born from their mutual goal […]

This article was recently featured in the Buffalo News.  The growing number of people in Western New York who are addicted to pain killers, are turning to a cheaper, yet deadlier alternative to get high–heroin. Painkillers to heroin becomes a cheap but deadly transition High cost of pills sends addicts to cheaper drug February 16, […]

We are often asked to share real-life stories of recovery. The following is a story that is sure to inspire you. Meet Mark, a Horizon client who has successfully turned his life around… Mark began suffering from severe depression when he was about sixteen years old. By his early twenties he had turned to drugs […]

Thanksgiving at Horizon Village is shaping up to be one of the best Thanksgivings we’ve ever had. Here’s a lineup of our upcoming events. The 2nd Annual Turkey Trot Race Clients may choose to run, jog or walk the loop. We will be awarding prizes for the top male and female finishers at the post-race […]

Family Support Plays a Key Role in Recovery When someone is going through the recovery process, it is important for them to know they have the support of family and friends. At that same time, families can often feel responsible, ashamed or frustrated over their loved one’s addiction. Through “Families Supporting Families,” a program developed […]