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High Watch was founded in 1940 with the assistance of Bill W., the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.
High Watch News
High Watch Recovery Center is committed to removing the stigma that surrounds drug and alcohol addiction by educating the public on this serious issue. The links below will take you to Press coverage directed at these efforts.
Please contact us at communications@highwatchrecovery.com for press related queries.
Press Release
| 10/03/2011 | Kids are back in school. Unfortunately, so are illicit drugs. High Watch Recovery Center sees larger numbers of young adults using a wider variety of substances and entering treatment at an earlier age than ever before. | |
| 07/07/2011 | Expansion at High Watch Recovery Center Includes New Medical Building. | |
| 05/18/2011 | National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Honors Janina J. Kean, APRN, President & CEO, High Watch Recovery Center. |
| The Greater New Milford Spectrum | ||
| 07/27/2011 | High Watch celebrates its expansion | |
| Psychology Today | ||
| 02/01/12 | Best In Treatment 2012 | |
| Healthcare Financial News | ||
| 10/04/11 | The elderly and addiction | |
| Lakeville Journal | ||
| 08/27/2009 | High Watch annual fundraising picnic this Sunday | |
| 03/05/2009 | Kean, of High Watch, describes ‘cost’ of addiction at book talk at Scoville Memorial Library | |
| 09/04/2008 | Sister facility in Russia, Bantles honored at Picnic | |
| Litchfield County Times | ||
| 07/15/2011 | High Watch Expanding Its Treatment Facility in Kent | |
| 08/19/2010 | High Watch Picnic a Success | |
| 08/12/2010 | High Watch Picnic, Mark Lundholm | |
| 06/24/2010 | High Watch Tea to honor Susan Saint James | |
| 08/13/2009 | Folk Music Set at High Watch | |
| Passport Magazine | ||
| Fall 2010 | Susan Saint James honored with Sister Francis Award | |
| Republican American | ||
| 10/28/2011 | Former addict warns of abuse Prescription drugs are largely found at home |
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| 07/12/2011 | Groundbreaking held at Kent recovery center | |
Radio
| Mary Jones Show WDRC-AM 1360 | ||
| 12/15/2011 | Topic: Early Childhood Development & Addiction | |
| 12/08/2011 | Topic: Alcoholism & Recovery - Robbie's Story | |
| 10/13/2011 | Topic: Teens & Young Adults & Addiction - Mark's Story | |
| 10/06/2011 | Topic: Teens & Young Adults & Addiction - Lou's Story | |
| 09/01/2011 | Topic: Addiction is "officially" declared a disease | |
| 07/21/2011 | Topic: Causes of Relapse in Recovery | |
| 06/28/2011 | Topic: Gambling, Alcohol and Drug Addiction | |
| 05/12/2011 | Topic: Dealing with Cravings During Sobriety | |
| 04/07/2011 | Topic: Helping a Family Member with Addiction | |
| 03/12/2011 | Topic: Women & Addiction – Katy's Story | |
| 02/08/2011 | Topic: Women & Addiction | |
| 01/12/2011 | Topic: Addiction & Treatment | |
| The Public File with John Voket STAR 99.9 | ||
| 11/14/2010 | Topic: Teen & Young Adult Substance Abuse | |
| 09/26/2010 | Topic: Women & Addiction | |
| Your Town with Jerry Kristafer DRC-FM fm 102.9 | ||
| 03/01/2011 | Topic: Addiction & Treatment | |
Video
Connecticut Style
WTNH, Channel 8
Addiction and Treatment
at High Watch
Web
| Connecticut Magazine | ||
| 10/15/2010 | Susan Saint James honored with Sister Francis Award | |
| Hartford Business Journal Online | ||
| 06/21/2011 | Kent drug treatment center expanding | |
WEEKLY RADIO SHOW
"SOBER SPOTLIGHT"
Recovery questions answered.
Janina Kean, President and CEO of High Watch, is a recognized leader in the field of substance abuse and has traveled as far as China and Russia to educate physicians and government officials on state-of-the-art treatment and the 12 Step principles. Nationally, she has appeared on stations large and small, from WCBS AM in New York to KFAB in Omaha.
Locally, Ms. Kean dedicates her time and expertise to educating the public and community on substance abuse during her call-in radio show, “Sober Spotlight.” You can hear her every Tuesday morning at 8:15 am on NPR affiliate WHDD 1020 AM and 91.9 FM.

