In this week’s Notes from the Provider article, Susan Gurney MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of starting Suboxone: precipitated withdrawal.

What actually causes it?
And how do you know when it's safe to start?

This article cuts through the myths and gives you real, clear answers - straight from an experienced provider who’s seen it all.
Starting recovery doesn’t have to be scary — you just need to know what to expect. 👇
https://blueskycounseling.com/our-blog/141-blog-article-4

The newest installment in our Notes from the Provider series is now live!

In this week’s article, Susan Gurney MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC breaks down why the right timing is so important when it comes to opioid tolerance, withdrawal, and beginning treatment with Suboxone. Whether you’re considering MAT/MOUD for the first time or just want to better understand how it works, this one’s a must-read.

Timing matters more than you think. ⏱️

👇 Click below to read the full article:
https://blueskycounseling.com/our-blog/140-blog-article-3

What an incredible day at the Waterville Pride Festival! 🌈
This event truly brought the community together - and we were proud to be a part of it.

Special shoutout to the organizers, vendors, performers, and every person who made this event such a vibrant success. Until next year! 🏳️‍🌈

🩺 Notes from the Provider: Week 2 Is Here!
Our new blog series continues - bringing you clear answers to common recovery questions, directly from our in-house Nurse Practitioner, Susan Gurney, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC.
This week’s post: “How Do You Take Suboxone - and Why Is It Safer Than Heroin or Pain Pills?”

📖 Read the full post here: https://blueskycounseling.com/our-blog/139-blog-article-2

🔁 Catch up on last week’s topic too if you missed it!: https://blueskycounseling.com/our-blog/138-blog-article-1

📝 New Blog Series Launch: “Notes From The Provider" featuring one of our very own nurse practitioners, Susan Gurney, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC.
We’re excited to introduce this new blog series - created to answer your real questions about addiction treatment, Suboxone, MOUD/MAT, recovery, and more.

📖 Click here to read the first post: https://blueskycounseling.com/our-blog/138-blog-article-1

And keep an eye out - we’ve got more coming soon.

Today was Administrative Professionals Day!
I had the honor of representing the directors and taking a road trip across the state to deliver some goodies and thank our admin team far and wide!
They do so much every day to make everything run smooth, support our clients, represent us in the community and create welcoming environments in several locations to provide easy access to care. 🌻💙

We could not do it without them, in fact it all starts with them! Please join me in thanking them!

Where History Meets Hope 🏛️
We’re proud to call the historic Gonya Brothers Building our home here in Rumford! This iconic spot on River Street has stood strong through the years - and today, it’s a symbol of continued care, community, and connection.

The Gonya Brothers clothing store once served generations of this community. Today, Blue Sky Counseling continues that legacy - offering support, guidance, and a place to heal.

We’re proud to be part of the Rumford community, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to those on the journey to recovery.

📍 Come visit us at our office in Rumford at 94 River St! Walk-ins are welcome and there’s no waitlist to get started.

🕒 Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8AM–12PM & 1PM–5PM

💬 If you or someone you care about could use support, don’t hesitate to reach out or stop by. Recovery happens here. 💙

📞 207-616-0705
🌐 blueskycounseling.com
📧 [email protected]