Published in the Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel on August 8, 2016 By Sherry Daniel, Contributing Writer Thousands of suffering addicts in Deep East Texas now have more options to request help with substance abuse disorders. ADAC, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas, is working in conjunction with Burke, “to assess, support and arrange […]
The Right Diagnosis Brings a New Start for Nacogdoches Woman
Deborah Scroggins describes the last year as a roller coaster ride of emotions. “I feel like I’ve been squeezing the handles so hard that my whole body was numb,” she said. Deborah has lived in Nacogdoches most of her life. She was working as a Certified Nurse Assistant when she began suffering from severe weakness […]
Using myStrength for Self-Care
In December, Burke therapist, Stephanie Knott, submitted her story to the myStrength “Stories of Impact” contest. MyStrength selected Knott’s story as one of the top five finalists in this nationwide challenge. She was interviewed by myStrength and recently featured on their Editorials and News page on their Provider Connect website. Read below Knott’s experience with […]
Nacogdoches Veteran Finds “friendly foxhole” in Peer Network
Published in the Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel on May 30, 2016 News Editor’s note: The following feature is the last in a series highlighting May as mental health month. By Kinnie Reina, Burke Two years ago, retired United States Army major, Jeffrey Smith found relief in the Lufkin-based Military Veteran’s Peer Network. Smith retired from the Army in […]
East Texas Man Plants New Life Following Alcoholism, Leukemia Diagnosis
Jim Lemon of the East Texas Behavioral Health Network was recently recognized as Citizen of the Year by the Deep East Texas Branch of the National Association of Social Workers for his community development work with area gardens which support sustainability and foster healthy living. Lemon recently visited with KTRE at one of these gardens […]
Burke Offers a Place to Grow
Recently, Deidra Davis, director of Burke Industries, opened up the Nacogdoches workshop to the Daily Sentinel. Burke Industries staff and clients shared with the Sentinel details of their weekly vocational activities and training. By NICOLE BRADFORD (The Daily Sentinel – Nacogdoches, TX When she talks about the clients who have come and gone at Burke Industries […]
