NCDHHS recently granted BMCC $50,000 as part of the State Opioid Response grant to help people in McDowell County who are struggling with opioid use. 

Tips to keep parents and kids in good spirits this holiday season.

Fall is a time to notice the beauty of the leaves and also notice those that need a helping hand or a listening ear to get through the day.

I would like to challenge each reader to imagine that they are a scientist and that they are a part of a team, whose job it is to help humans to develop happier and healthier lifestyles.

Let’s talk about some of the benefits to mental health counseling post-pandemic.

How do we venture out after being “hunkered down” for the past year? Think of small ways that you can experience pleasure and find some peace after the turbulent year.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the American Counseling Association has a theme to “learn to be kind to your mind.” How can we take action and learn how to be more kind to our minds?

We have opened a secondary office location in Old Fort, NC!

How can breathing shift your attitude?

Most Americans have listed February as the worst month of the year. While it may certainly not be the favorite month, don't forget, spring is on the way.

Let’s change the way we treat ourselves and spend 2021 focusing on celebrating ourselves!

This year, as we head into these special days, let’s take a deep breath and allow the holidays to be like all of 2020, different.

Humans have 60,000+ thoughts a day. How do you work on changing your mind from negative thoughts to an overall positive mindset?

Stress and anxiety are in the air. It’s the 3 P’s: Pandemic, Politics, and Parenting. Ugh! With all that is going on this year it can be hard to find time to take care of yourself, especially while taking care of others. We have tips for simple ways to take care of yourself, so that you can have full energy to take care of those around you and tackle daily stresses!

School is back in session; this year looking very different than years past with COVID-19. We're anxious; our kids are anxious. Read our tips for managing the return to school this year.