River's Bend, PC

01/09/2026

Kicking Off 2026 with Purpose 💙
This morning, River’s Bend proudly hosted the first Professionals for Professionals (P4P) event of the year, and what a powerful start it was!

Mental health and substance use providers gathered at our Troy location for breakfast, networking, and a timely training:
“Caring for the Caregiver: Managing Self-Care & Compassion Fatigue”

Presented by Charissa Isaacs, MA, LPC, LCPC from Havenwyck Hospital & our own Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP.

🎓 Attendees earned 2 FREE CEU credits (Social Work & MCBAP approved)
🤝 Built peer connections in a safe, supportive space
☕ Shared conversations over breakfast & coffee

Big thanks to our fellow sponsors:
Newport Healthcare and Henry Ford Health

👉 Are you a behavioral health professional interested in speaking, hosting, or collaborating on a future P4P?
📩 Contact Cheryl Narduzzi at cnarduzzi@riversbendpc.com
– we’d love to connect!

01/09/2026

The New Year is often talked about as a higher-risk time for su***de, but the reality is more nuanced.
According to CDC data, su***de rates are actually lower in December and January. What does tend to rise during this season is emotional distress—post-holiday exhaustion, isolation, and the weight many people carry quietly that can build and lead to crisis.
In our latest blog, developed with insights from our Clinical Director Jessica Hillen and President Bruce Goldberg, we explore how targeted Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) tracks help identify distress early and provide timely, supportive intervention, especially for adolescents.
🎓 The blog also includes a free resource for school counselors:
Adolescent IOP Referral Quick Guide
👉 Read the full blog and download the guide at:
https://www.riversbendpc.com/how-targeted-intensive-outpatient-program-iop-tracks-support-timely-intervention/

Targeted IOP tracks help identify rising distress early in January, supporting timely intervention and preventing relapse.

01/09/2026

January is Mental Wellness Month, a reminder that caring for our mental health is not a resolution, but a relationship we build with ourselves over time.
Last month, River’s Bend was proud to be part of the Michigan Presents event, where two powerful conversations took center stage:
🧠 Chantelle Thomas shared insight on navigating trauma and dissociation with compassion and awareness.
📱 Mike Jeffries explored the growing impact of social media addiction on mental health and emotional regulation.
These conversations matter, especially as we move through a month that can feel emotionally heavy for many.
🎥 The full presentations are now available on our website for anyone looking to learn, reflect, and grow.
👉 Visit our website to watch and support your mental wellness this January.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewwfz6Dt8HE

Learn more at https://www.riversbendpc.com/

01/06/2026

We’re grateful to hear stories like this. Compassionate, patient-centered care is at the heart of what we do, and feedback like Brina’s reminds us why this work matters every day. Thank you for trusting River’s Bend.

If you or someone you love needs support, we’re here to help.
(248) 585-3239
www.riversbendpc.com

01/06/2026

Overwhelmed by post-holiday emotions? You’re not alone.
January can bring an emotional “crash” after weeks of social pressure, travel, and disrupted routines. In our new blog, Clinical Director Jessica Hillen shares her thoughts about why this is.
Jessica also breaks down why this month feels so heavy—and how we help people heal without shame.
📖 Read and reset: https://www.riversbendpc.com/start-healing-in-the-new-year/

01/05/2026

This month brings emotional weight for many, not always a crisis, but quiet distress that can feel heavy. At River’s Bend, we want to normalize showing up even when you’re struggling. That’s strength. That’s healing.
If you or someone you love needs support, we’re here.
👉 Visit www.RiversBendPC.com to explore our evidence-based programs, including IOP and PHP for mental health and substance use recovery.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026. Your support inspires us every day. Wishing you a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead.
#2026

01/01/2026

🎓 Professionals 4 Professionals (P4P) is BACK this January — and you're invited!

Join us for a FREE CEU event designed by behavioral health professionals, for behavioral health professionals.

🗓️ Friday, January 9 | 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 River’s Bend – Troy (550 Stephenson Hwy, Suite 200)
🥐 Enjoy breakfast, coffee, and meaningful peer connection
🧠 Earn 2 CEU credits (Social Work & MCBAP approved)

🎤 Presentation:

"Caring for the Caregiver: Managing Self-Care & Compassion Fatigue"
Presented by Charissa Isaacs, MA, LPC, LCPC & Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP

✨ This is more than a training—it’s a moment to reconnect, recharge, and reignite your passion for the work we do.

✅ Free to attend – limited space available!
👉 Register now

📩 Questions? Contact:

Leah Bogdanski (leah.bogdanski@newporthealthcare.com)

Cheryl Narduzzi (cnarduzzi@riversbendpc.com)

🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors:
Newport Healthcare, Henry Ford Health, and River’s Bend PC

“Caring for the Caregiver: Managing Self Care and Compassion Fatigue” Presented by: Charissa Isaacs, MA, LPC, LCPC & Bruce Goldberg, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP Date: Friday, January 9th, 2026 Time: 9-12 PM 2 Free MCBAP & Social Work CEUs Location: River's Bend PC Address: 550 Stephenson Hwy., Ste 20...

12/31/2025

🎆 Heading into the New Year? Stay safe. Stay self-aware. Stay connected.
New Year’s Eve can bring pressure—to celebrate, to drink, to “keep up.” But here’s the truth:
✅ You’re allowed to set boundaries around alcohol
✅ You’re allowed to say no to unsafe rides or situations
✅ You’re allowed to ask for help
If you’re concerned about your relationship with alcohol—or someone else’s—River’s Bend offers confidential Substance Use Evaluations led by state-certified clinicians.
🧠 This one-on-one process helps determine whether substance use has become problematic using ASAM & DSM-5 criteria, and what next steps, if any, are appropriate.
✨ Start the new year grounded in clarity and care.
📲 Learn more or schedule an evaluation today. https://www.riversbendpc.com/service/substance-abuse-evaluations/