Muskingum Behavioral Health is available during the holidays

ZANESVILLE – The holidays can be a very sensitive time for people who are struggling with issues like substance abuse.

This time of year can be stressful for anyone. Its important for people who may not struggle with things like abusing substances to check on others who may be having a hard time. Muskingum Behavioral Health offers an array of services for those in need.

“Muskingum Behavioral Health has so many ways to help people in their needs. They can either see a counselor and talk about their actual issues, prevention people who can help them learn how to handle different things, people who are in recovery… speaking with a recovery coach that has lived the life and can help them see maybe where they need to better identify their triggers and reach out for help,” Muskingum Behavioral Health Yolanda Taylor said.

Taylor said the first step if you feel like you may be experiencing problems is reaching out to someone.

“Talk to somebody and do something you like. Think about yourself. I know that we live in a world where we have to think about others a lot but sometimes its okay to take back fifteen minutes or even longer and just think about yourself and what you need and reach out to people. Don’t let yourself become isolated and feel like you’re alone because you’re not alone. There is always somebody there that you can reach out to,” Taylor said.

Taylor said that facing your problems one day at a time is the best strategy and there are no cases that are too drastic for Muskingum Behavioral Health.