Anne Bergen & Jim Derick
Anne Bergen & Jim Derick
Dual Recovery, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder with Val Comerford
Dual Recovery, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder with Val Comerford
Dual Recovery, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder with Val Comerford
Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Val Comerford discusses her dual recovery journey, founding Dual Recovery Anonymous, and the support from Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition on SAFE Radio.
57 minutes
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Anne Bergen & Jim Derick
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Financial Health in Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Val Comerford’s Dual Recovery Journey: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
We have to try to do something differently...It's really magical for me that I went from a place where I had stopped drinking, stopped taking drugs and I felt pretty good.
Imagine battling both mental health issues and substance misuse at the same time. That’s the reality for Val Comerford, a board member of SAFE and a champion of dual recovery. In this episode of SAFE Radio, hosts Jim Derick and Dr. Ann Bergen sit down with Val to explore her inspiring journey. Val shares how she founded Dual Recovery Anonymous in Massachusetts, a lifeline for those facing similar battles.
The conversation also highlights the critical services offered by the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to supporting people with long-term mental illness in finding employment, housing, and educational opportunities. The episode dives into practical advice, such as how educators can identify warning signs in children and develop effective action plans for recovery. Val also discusses the importance of community support through Zoom meetings and strategies to prevent relapse.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and hope.