St. Jude's Recovery Center is now doing business as Ascensa Health. Our new website will launch in March. Be on the lookout for the change! FAQs What is Ascensa? Ascensa comes from the word Ascension, which means to rise. We chose this name because it is empowering and representative...
Relapse Prevention is an evidence-based practice that helps individuals with substance use disorder conceptualize what causes relapse. People can prevent or limit episodes of relapse by learning strategies to overcome their triggers. Read more about relapse prevention. ...
At Ascensa Health at St. Jude's Recovery Center, we provide affordable, high quality care that is individualized to address the specific needs of each client. We would like to share this story from one of our clients and celebrate their journey to recovery with you. "I’m...
All relationships require healthy boundaries to remain safe, supportive, and successful. Boundaries are based on personal values. They provide guidelines that communicate to others what behaviors you feel are acceptable and unacceptable. Addiction is highly destructive to relationships with friends, family, and significant others. To learn...
Teenage drug use is on the rise. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA) has developed teen-friendly prevention materials that can help start the conversation about drug use before it starts. Factual information about various substances is presented in teen-friendly language, including how...
One of the main barriers to autonomy is stable employment. As a leader in addiction treatment, Ascensa Health Residential Treatment Programs provide essential and innovative support services to help clients maintain their recovery. For 57 years, Ascensa Health has helped homeless and uninsured individuals with...
Perhaps you have heard the term before, but you are not sure what effects a co-occurring disorder has on an individual. Maybe you or a loved one have been dually diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder and you need to know more about the condition. Co-occurring disorder...