Hygea in the Community: Real Stories, Real Impact Across Maryland
From local events to powerful recovery journeys, explore how Hygea is changing lives and creating hope across Baltimore and beyond.
From Struggle to Strength – Patient and Staff Spotlights
Our team and alumni are the heartbeat of Hygea. These stories showcase courage, resilience, and the power of compassionate care.
Rod Maas, a dedicated staff member at Hygea Healthcare, shares his powerful journey through addiction and mental health recovery.
In this inspiring video, Rod opens up about the stigma men face when seeking help, and how choosing recovery changed the course of his life.
As someone who now supports others in their healing, Rod speaks from both lived experience and professional insight—offering a unique perspective on dual diagnosis treatment and the power of integrated care. His story reminds us that asking for help is an act of strength, not weakness.
Meet Karl, a Hygea Healthcare client who transformed his life through residential addiction treatment in Maryland.
In this video, Karl shares his powerful story—from the challenges of active addiction to the breakthroughs he experienced in our program. He opens up about what brought him to treatment, the support he received from staff, and how he found purpose and direction during his time at Hygea.
Karl talks about rebuilding trust, setting new life goals, and embracing long-term sobriety. His journey offers hope for others struggling with substance use and highlights the impact of compassionate, client-centered care.
Jordana Blesa, President of Hygea Healthcare, courageously shares her personal story of addiction and long-term recovery.
In this heartfelt video, Jordana reflects on her transformation—from struggling with substance use to leading a healthcare organization dedicated to helping others do the same.
She reminds us: “You are not your disease. You are who you are today by the grace of God.” Her journey fuels Hygea’s mission of Recovery Without Barriers, making her story not only inspiring—but foundational to the culture of care we provide.
FAQs About Hygea’s Community Involvement
Hygea participates in a variety of events across the behavioral health space, including community outreach, professional conferences, awareness campaigns, and recovery-focused initiatives. Whether local or statewide, we’re committed to showing up wherever mental health and substance use support are needed.
Through a full continuum of care, peer support, community integration, and partnerships with organizations in Maryland.
