Wayside Remembers Former Board Member D.J. Leary
Wayside Recovery Center is saddened to learn of the passing of long-time board member Dennis John ‘D.J.’ Leary, who served Wayside from 1975 to 1986 and again from 1989 to…
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Wayside Recovery Center Named One of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Aug. 21, 2021 – Wayside Recovery Center was selected by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers in 2021. The list, created…
How Wayside is Helping Single Mothers Receive Treatment Without Leaving Their Children Behind
Did you know Wayside is one of only five providers in the state where women can enter treatment with their children? We are a part of a small percentage of treatment facilities…
5 Reasons Addiction is Different for Women And Why It Matters for Treatment
There’s no question that substance use disorders are equally harmful for both men and women. Yet the factors that lead to chemical dependency tend to be different. Wayside provides gender-specific care because understanding the needs of women is critical to…
Addressing Maternal and Infant Health Disparities
In America, Black women are 3-4 times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than White women. It’s past time to address maternal and infant health disparities in the healthcare…
When the past is present: the link between childhood trauma and addiction
More than 85% of the women we serve at Wayside have experienced significant trauma in their lives. So what’s the connection between the past and present when it comes to substance use disorder?
We’re So Glad You’re Here: Starting Your Recovery Journey At Wayside
It’s not just you. At some point, we’ve all had that anxious feeling walking into unfamiliar spaces and wondering how everything will turn out. Wayside wants to let you know…
Smoking Cessation in Recovery
How much do you really know about smoking? Have you thought about your relationship with cigarettes in sobriety? Did you know that around 85 percent of people in recovery smoke, compared to just 25…
Holistic Care: Helping Us Become Well-Rounded Individuals
The term “holistic care” is often used when treatment offers care for the whole person, including your physical, mental, emotional, economic and spiritual health. Holistic care also happens within a…