Kayla Peterson is Common Ground's Director of Administrative Services. Around the office, she's known as the glue that holds everything together. Get to know Kayla and her passion for the field of addiction treatment in our newest staff feature.

What is recovery? It's more than being abstinent or sober - recovery is a way of life. Learn more about the values of recovery and how they will transform the way you live.

If your loved one is struggling with addiction, you're not alone. Here are 5 ways to cope as a support person of someone battling substance use disorder. Remember, there is hope and recovery is possible.

A Common Ground Staff Feature. Meet Paige Neyers, one of Common Ground’s counselors in Red Wing. Paige holds a BA in Psychology from Winona State University, as well as her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas. She holds credentials as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) in Minnesota.

Why is sober living so important? Maybe you have been recommended a halfway house or sober living facility in the past, or maybe you’ve been wondering how a sober environment can boost your recovery and help you stay sober. Learn why sober living is so important to your recovery.

A Common Ground Staff Feature. Meet Molly McIntosh, Common Ground’s Clinical Supervisor for our outpatient treatment programs in Red Wing, MN. Molly has her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she majored in criminal justice and political science. Learn more about Molly and her passion for Alcohol & Drug Counseling.

Common Ground is hosting an open house for all interested community members to see the new Winona Recovery House, located at 730 West 6th Street, Winona, MN 55987. The open house will be held on Wednesday, February 8th from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. and refreshments will be provided. Community members will have the ability to tour the facility, speak with staff and ask questions regarding our programs and services in the community. 

We’ve talked numerous times about the importance of having a recovery toolkit – a set of coping mechanisms you can use to stay sober during trying times. This year, to continue helping you build your recovery toolkit during the holidays, here are 10 quotes to help get you through the holidays sober, using the words of those who have gone before you in recovery.

Remember, the first few days may be difficult, but this is not the end of your story, rather it’s just the beginning. Though the first few days and hours of recovery may be difficult to handle, you can do it. By employing the strategies below, you can make the most of the earliest days in your recovery story to strengthen the days that lie ahead.

Common Ground has been serving the Rochester community since 2001 and the Winona community since 2014. During that time, we’ve been able to assist hundreds of people on their journeys towards recovery by providing a safe environment and supportive recovery programming. Now, in 2016, we have exciting news to share about our newest addition to the Common Ground family – a new outpatient treatment facility in Red Wing, Minnesota.

In recovery or in treatment, you’re doing something new. You’re not using. You’re examining your life in a new way. You’re changing old behaviors. In this new season of your life and recovery journey, don’t be afraid to try new things or take a risk. 

Common Ground is hosting an open community forum at the Riverport Inn in Winona, MN on Thursday, June 2nd from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will include a presentation, panel Q&A, and a meal served at 4:30 p.m. There will be time to interact with the agency’s leadership and counseling staff to inquire and learn more about the future recovery house opening up in summer 2016. 

When you’re stressed – reset. When you want to give up – reset. When you’re thinking about coping with difficult life circumstances through using substances – reset. The ability to reset and keep focused on positive elements of life will lead to greater resiliency, and your continued journey in recovery.