Mountainside’s story is not just one story, but many: of how we started from a small idea between two friends and have grown to be an award-winning institution across the Northeast. It is the story of how a dedicated group of people, who we are very proud to call our team, has joined together each day to provide best-in-class care for our valued clients. And it is the story of the many lives that we have had the honor to fill with hope and healing, to help transform from darkness and isolation to light, laughter and love.
Stories of Transformation
Our favorite way to celebrate? Listening to the truly inspirational stories of lives transformed through treatment. We will be highlighting stories from alumni, their family members and Mountainside staff, whose own paths to recovery inform and inspire the work they do each day.
First up, meet Alison B., a single mother of two who credits Mountainside with saving her life after a heroin relapse during the pandemic landed her in the ICU.
Nik K. is a healthy thrill-seeker, competing in cycling and running races. But it wasn’t always this way. Learn about his struggle with alcoholism and how recovery led to a passion for fitness and nature.
Rachel M. struggled with trauma, grief, and substance abuse as a highschooler and young adult. Now, a loving wife and mother of two, Rachel is thriving in recovery.
Jesse W. struggled to fit in and find recovery. His story shows how trusting the process and doing the “right” thing can take you far.
More Stories Coming Soon!
Interactive Timeline
Click the arrow to the right of the timeline > to begin exploring moments & milestones in our 25 year history! Have a favorite moment of your own? Share it with us on social media by tagging @mountainside and using #Mountainside25
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Mountainside: Then & Now
We’ve come a long way! Take a look at our campus in the early days, and see how we’ve changed. A tremendous amount of thought and care goes into creating the healing spaces of our all of our locations.
Mountainside is proud to be recognized by the State of Connecticut as a valued community member in helping to fight substance abuse throughout the years as well as the current opioid crisis. It has earned an array of awards and recognition including being one of only seven addiction treatment centers in the United States to hold dual accreditation from CARF International and The Joint Commission as well as a 3.7 ASAM certification. READ MORE
