Overcoming Addiction w/ Brittney Ettinger

On this week's episode, I & I speak with Britney Ettinger, Program Director of Bolger House. Britney’s work is rooted in compassion, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of transformation. Meet Britney Ettinger "I support mental health and addiction recovery because I’ve witnessed the strength it takes to rebuild your life from the inside out. This work isn’t just about treatment—it’s about transformation. It’s where humanity meets hope, where scars become survival stories, and where no one is written off as too far gone." Britney is inspired daily by the raw resilience of those she serves. She’s walked alongside individuals at their lowest points and watched them rise—not just into recovery, but into the fullest, truest versions of themselves. "I believe in second chances, and in communities that hold people up when they can’t yet stand on their own. That’s what makes this work sacred to me." For Britney, this work matters because people matter. Every day she helps others return to themselves—with the support of their communities, their loved ones, and sometimes, a four-legged friend. https://mhadutchess.org/services/comm... "The Vital Women of Washington Heights Living in Dutchess County" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW Entertainment. MHA of Dutchess County: https://mhadutchess.org/ CMJW Entertainment: https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/ This episode is proudly sponsored by: Levia Medspa: https://leviamedspa.com... Chapters (00:00:00) - Vital Women of Washington Heights(00:00:57) - Dominican Republic Advocates for Alcoholism and Suicide Prevention(00:03:19) - What's the state of the social work field?(00:07:54) - How to Win an Opiate Addiction(00:14:09) - How a Colorado cop helped get out of addiction(00:16:33) - Bulger House: Reintegration Residential Program(00:21:11) - "You Deserve Your Recovery"(00:24:39) - Open door policy(00:25:06) - Service Dog's Service Dog Gets the Puppy(00:28:30) - Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs(00:31:25) - Reintegration Residential Houses in Dutchess County(00:33:53) - Bulger House Suicide Prevention(00:35:55) - How to Prevent a Suicide by Being Overly Happy?(00:40:43) - "A smile can make a difference"(00:40:55) - One Woman's Message for Brittany's Suicide(00:43:56) - Mental Health: No Health without Mental Health