Better Life Blog

Creating Success Through the Instillation of HOPE…

Posted on: February 25, 2016 | Gary Larcenaire

Each year, the population in Utah’s prisons is growing.  In November of 2014, total inmates in prison have increased by 18% since 2004. It is expected that there will be a 37% g...

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Eating Disorder Awareness

Posted on: February 8, 2016 | Dr. Todd Thatcher, DO, CMO

Let’s do lunch. How about a late-night snack? As they say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” and “You are what you eat.” Eating is not just the way our bodies tak...

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We Welcome a New Year

Posted on: January 7, 2016 | Gary Larcenaire

End of year celebrations for 2015 are behind us, as we look forward to fulfilling another chapter of our individual and collective destinies in 2016. But first, let’s take a loo...

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Happy Holidays

Posted on: December 18, 2015 | Gary Larcenaire

Happy Holidays from Valley Behavioral Health, Highland Springs and Carmen B. Pingree Center! We wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe season. With celebrations upon us, we...

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How You Can Help a Child with Autism

Posted on: December 1, 2015 | Gary Larcenaire

The Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning provides comprehensive treatment, education and related services for children with autism and their families. We use and develop bes...

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Homeless Housing Programs

Posted on: November 16, 2015 | Gary Larcenaire

With the harsh winter cold among us, the homeless situation becomes more apparent in the media. As part of Utah's largest provider of behavioral and addiction services, here are so...

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