Recovery is a journey. Not a destination.
Starting the path to recovery is tough. The path back to a healthy life cannot be traveled alone. Cecil County’s peer support specialists, addiction counselors and mental health professionals have the tools and training to help those in recovery stay clearly focused on their future.
Find local prevention, treatment, recovery and support services in Cecil County.
Resources:
410-996-5106,
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., M–F
“I was tired of dying slowly and ready to try something new. I decided to go to the Whitsitt Center, and after some clarity I realized I didn’t have to live that way anymore.”
— Andrew Raftery, age 29
“Just keep trying. If you fall off, just get up and keep trying. Don’t worry about what others think. Believe in yourself and recovery will happen.”
— Kathleen H., age 46
“Getting well is not just not drinking or drugging—that’s part of it—but that’s not all of it, because if that’s all there was then we would only need detox units.”
— Jack Foreaker, age 64
“We’re honored to witness and champion these voices of recovery. These testimonials inspire hope and increase awareness that recovery is possible. People can and do recover from substance use disorders.”
Ken Collins, MSA
Cecil County Health Department
