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The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family in celebration. But these events, where alcohol and other drugs are sometimes present, can

The link between mental and physical health is clear in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recently updated list of underlying conditions that put

Red Ribbon Week is the celebration of living a drug-free life that happens each year between October 23-31. The theme this year is “Drug Free

Some parents may notice their toddler is not understanding or talking like other toddlers their age and wonder if something is wrong. Sometimes a speech/language

There’s no way around it; life is filled with challenges and roadblocks to overcome for all individuals. These challenges can bring about a wide variety

Managing daily routines, coping with emotions like fear and anxiety and dealing with uncertainty in the world of COVID-19 can be challenging to your mental

Everyone gets occasional feelings of anxiety, nervousness, tension, and stress. If these feelings are constant or overwhelming during your daily activities, it is important to

Do you have a teen or young adult transitioning to adulthood? Has it been hard to figure out how to teach the skill sets needed?

One year ago, New Vista launched telehealth services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We had already built the technology infrastructure to launch telehealth in

Remember: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. While this year’s celebration may look a

Each year, around 50,000 people in Kentucky call the poison control hotline. Most accidental poisonings can be avoided with simple preparation in the home. National

Occasional feelings of sadness or unhappiness are a normal part of growing up. However, if children or adolescents are sad, irritable, or no longer enjoy

We are recognizing Children of Addiction Awareness Week, February 8 – 14 to help break the silence for children impacted by addiction. One in four

The news didn’t used to be like this. Not so long ago, we consumed our news in two, maybe three big chunks. Over breakfast with

As we continue to endure the COVID-19 pandemic, our children’s developmental skills can be affected. With limited opportunities to interact with other children, parents may

This year, the holidays will present a unique set of challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our normal activities. Here are some things

New Vista has launched two new programs in Richmond, Kentucky, as part of a new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) grant to expand mental

Thanks to a recent partnership with LexArts, downtown Lexington will be gaining a new addition to its mural scene in the Spring of 2021. Many

Red Ribbon Week is a celebration of living a drug free life, and this year it’s happening October 23-31. It is usually celebrated in schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2020 – The New Vista Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Dee Werline as the next

New Vista opened a new First Steps office in Elizabethtown in July 2020, offering early intervention services for children with a developmental delay. The First

With COVID-19 and the recent social injustice in America, many children are experiencing various levels of distress. Children cannot always put into words how they

With children not returning to pre-school this year and without the input of teachers and other educational professionals, it’s natural for parents to wonder about

During COVID-19, living with an alcoholic can be especially chaotic, often unsafe and stressful. The alcoholic often attempts to hide the problem, denies there is

During stressful times, relationships can be tested. The coronavirus has caused us to spend more time than ever with our loved ones at home. And

Program Manager, Julie Breitigan, oversees residential substance use services at the Schwartz Center for Men and the recently opened Schwartz Center for Women. She sat

As the number of cases of COVID-19 increase in Kentucky, so does the associated anxiety. The mental health effects of COVID-19 are as important to

The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) may be stressful for people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions

During these uncertain times, we all are experiencing a change in our “normal” routines and plans. As we navigate through the fear and additional obstacles

Behavioral health organizations are changing to meet the increasing need for behavioral health services, with more emphasis on person centered approaches and outcome driven services.

For years, medical professionals have been helping patients overcome addiction with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) that blocks areas of the brain that control addiction. For example,

It’s a new year, which we all universally associate with resolutions and a fresh start; are you going to be one of the few that

While the holidays are one of the most joyous times of the year, they can also be one of the most stressful. We look forward

Once one succumbs to the disease of addiction, their loved ones often wait on the sidelines, hoping their son, daughter, spouse or friend will seek

Serious Mental Illness (SMI) typically starts when individuals are young adults. The problem is, that SMI is not usually diagnosed until it is advanced. The

In some cases, it can take several attempts for individuals to break free from addiction, but getting help is necessary for effective long-term recovery. According

Opioids are recognized as a legitimate medical therapy for patients with severe chronic pain that does not respond to other therapies. But anyone who takes

One of the most common mental health issues in America today is stress. We all feel it from time to time. Whether it’s caused by

Don’t know what “juuling” is? There’s a good chance the teenagers in your life do! Almost 20 percent of middle and high school students have

There’s not a single person in the Commonwealth who has not been touched, in some way, by the spreading opioid epidemic. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters,

Everyone feels sad from time to time. It’s a natural reaction to situations that are emotionally trying or upsetting. But sadness, like all other emotions,

If you, or someone you love, suffers from addiction, reaching out for help is not always easy. But when you’re ready to reach out, New

All too often, when bad things occur, we spend hours or days looking back on the situation and wondering what we could have done, what

Think again. The National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that nearly one in five adult Americans, or about 44 million people, experiences mental illness

Every one of us has a role to play in preventing suicide. Whether it’s befriending someone who seems depressed, recognizing the warning signs in a

That social media is one of the most powerful and widespread forms of communication today is without doubt. We use it for everything – from

Fatherhood has changed across the U.S. Today’s dads are more involved in their families and in their children’s lives than ever before. They’re just as

The New Vista Pregnancy and Addiction Network was recently featured during All Things Considered. For the past two years, BPAN has been providing a multi-disciplinary

The day to day pressures of a busy family life can consume the mental and physical energy of even the most steadfast mother. We all

New trends are emerging in the treatment of addiction. Peer support is the next step in treating addiction. New Vista is one of the few

Since the late 1980s, policymakers have debated the question of how society should deal with the problem of women’s substance use during pregnancy. Prosecutors in

Food is the fuel that supports every activity of our lives: physical growth, brain development, exercise, creativity, problem-solving, social interaction, work … none of it

Learn how you can make a major contribution toward reducing the toll of the opioid crisis in Kentucky. New Vista is presenting several free trainings

Over the years, our understanding of substance addiction has changed. Once thought to be caused by a lack of willpower or low morality, we now

Were you one of the millions of Americans who made a New Year’s resolution this year? Will you be one of the few who actually

While the holidays are one of the most joyous times of the year, they can also be the most stressful. We look forward to spending

Behavioral health conditions are very common among young people. In fact, somewhere around 20% of all American teenagers are dealing with some type of mental

November is traditionally the time of year we start to think about the good things in our lives and express thanks for them. But if

Listen as Aaron Pope, New Vista Peer Support Specialist, shares his powerful story of recovery and hope as Kentucky fights against the opioid epidemic. Pope

Make no mistake: It’s hard being a young adult today, and social media has created new challenges for which many are unprepared. Social media is

Substance use is one of the most important public health and safety issues facing the Commonwealth. Over the past 10 years, the number of Kentuckians

With the arrival of August, summer vacation is winding down, and families are busy getting ready for the start of another school year. And while

We all feel anxious from time to time … taking a test … waiting for a medical diagnosis … making a big decision. Anxiety is

Although there is much progress yet to be had, over the past 50 years, society has dramatically changed its view of those with intellectual and