Press Releases

Mountainside Introduces Bespoke Services: The Pinnacle of Individualized Addiction Treatment

July 1, 2022

Mountainside treatment center is adding a new Bespoke Services option to its existing continuum of care, designed for executives and high-profile individuals who require an additional level of personalization in their addiction treatment for improved success at long-term sobriety.

LGBTQ+ Community Continues to Face Higher Rates of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness, But Help Is Available

June 6, 2022

During this Pride Month, Mountainside, an award-winning substance abuse rehabilitation center, is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community while also raising awareness that LGBTQ+ individuals continue to experience higher rates of addiction and mental illness than the general U.S. population.

Mountainside Now Offering Telehealth Services in Massachusetts

June 1, 2022

With so many individuals in need of mental health support since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mountainside Treatment Center is proud to announce the expansion of its telehealth services to Massachusetts.

Mountainside Designated as a Recovery-Friendly Workplace by the State of Connecticut

April 27, 2022

Mountainside has been recognized for accommodating and supporting staff in recovery from substance abuse problems, an important step in removing the societal stigma surrounding addiction.

Mountainside Awards Brighter Future Scholarship to Local High School Student

March 22, 2022

Addiction treatment center awards scholarship to support teens impacted by substance abuse to Trumbull, CT high school student.

Mountainside Huntington Named Best Treatment Center in Long Island

March 15, 2022

Mountainside Huntington is named the Best Addiction Rehabilitation Center in Huntington by Bethpage’s Best of Long Island contest.

Mountainside Raises Awareness of Underserved but Critical Discipline: Addiction Medicine

February 2, 2022

Mountainside is partnering with Stony Brook University to offer addiction medicine training and reduce stigma in the medical community.

Mountainside Ramsey Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation

December 16, 2021

Mountainside’s Ramsey outpatient treatment center was recognized with a three-year CARF International accreditation, demonstrating exemplary client care.

Fentanyl, Other New Drugs Behind 15 Percent Rise in Connecticut Overdose Deaths

November 15, 2021

Lisa Westerson, Director of Residential Services, explains the dangers of new drugs emerging in Connecticut in recent years.

Mountainside Offers Academic Scholarships to High School Students

October 15, 2021

This fall, Mountainside is providing $10,000 in academic scholarship funds to high school and undergraduate students impacted by their own or a loved one’s addiction.

Mountainside Teams Up with Release Recovery Foundation to Make Addiction Treatment More Accessible for Women

October 4, 2021

This National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Mountainside partners with Release Recovery Foundation to provide treatment to women in need.

Mountainside Achieves 93% Staff Vaccination Rate, Leading in Client and Employee Safety

September 22, 2021

Mountainside Treatment Center prioritizes client and employee safety by mandating vaccination among its staff.