by Daybreak Staff | Jun 22, 2020 | Mental Health
Equine Therapy, also known as Horse Therapy, Equine-Assisted Therapy, or Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions between individuals and horses. This type of therapy can involve activities such as feeding, grooming,...
by Daybreak Staff | May 27, 2020 | Addiction, Mental Health, Press Releases
Daybreak’s Outpatient Program in Vancouver was featured on Help.org and was listed as one of the top rehabs in Portland, OR. About Help.org: Help.org is a health and wellness organization created by a collective group of health experts and consumer advocates....
by Daybreak Staff | Mar 24, 2020 | Press Releases
Daybreak continues to accept new clients and has implemented precautionary measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our facilities and in our community. The health of our clients and staff is a top priority and we are following our local and state health...
by Daybreak Staff | Mar 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Being healthy is important, and we’re not just talking physically. Emotional and mental health are just as important and often can be placed on the back burner when life gets busy. A work deadline is looming, a school project has you staying up late, or you’re feeling...
by Daybreak Staff | Mar 6, 2020 | Mental Health
When people ask if we’re taking care of ourselves, the quickest and most common response is, “of course.” Why wouldn’t we? We care about ourselves. But when someone asks “In what ways do you take care of yourself?” — well, that’s harder to answer. Allowing some...
by Daybreak Staff | Feb 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
A Q&A with Daybreak’s Outpatient Director, Dawn Flees on the topic of Outpatient treatment and what it’s like for the youth who walk through our doors. Dawn Flees, a shining light to many and a familiar face to most opens up about her experiences while working...
by Daybreak Staff | Feb 11, 2020 | Addiction, Mental Health
Daybreak’s Life Enrichment Director, Catherine Reynolds shares her story as a mother “The greatest of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. -Gandi “The means of life is to find your gift- the purpose of life is to give it away”. Pablo...
by Daybreak Staff | Jan 24, 2020 | Addiction, In The News
Following the death of 17-year-old Spokane Mead High School student, Michael Garrison, passing away from an apparent drug overdose, KHQ interviewed Daybreak’s Director of External Relations, Sarah Spier, and Daybreak’s Marketing and Development...
by Daybreak Staff | Feb 8, 2019 | Addiction, Homelessness, Mental Health
There is an estimated 750,000 homeless individuals in the United States. The rate of homelessness is steadily increasing, particularly among youth and young adults. There are various social determinants that contribute to youth homelessness. Regardless of the cause,...
by Daybreak Staff | Feb 8, 2019 | Addiction, Success Stories
by Sarah Spier, Director of External Relations It takes a special person to work at Daybreak Youth Services, I should know, I’m surrounded by them all day, every day. I’ve been a part of the Daybreak family for almost two years now. As Director of External Relations...
