Get to Know Your Dedicated Team
Our admission navigators are a dedicated team that is available all day, every day to answer your questions, provide support, and coordinate your road to recovery. Some of our navigators are in are in recovery themselves. Now they use their experience, compassion, and knowledge to help other people start their recovery journeys.
The best thing about being in recovery is the time.
“I finally decided to get sober after I had totaled my car from drinking and driving, lost my job because I was unreliable and sick and tired of disappointing everyone that cared about me. I had tried over and over again and failed over and over again. There was one person in my life I hadn’t disappointed and he was the driving force behind my recovery. I didn’t want to face the shame of telling him I had failed again, so I took it one day at a time and here I am, 535 days in recovery later.”
The best thing about being in recovery is the time. I spent so much time drinking and being hungover that I didn’t do anything else. I now have time to give back to my community, spend time with my family and friends, grow a garden!”
– Karla, Admissions Navigator
My favorite part is not having to lie anymore.
“My breaking point what when my wife changed the locks on my house, that I owned before I met her, and she said, “Get out.” I didn’t even argue, as I had “my last chance” 500 times already. I stayed on a sofa in a garage in Virginia for about 2 weeks before my wife called me and said that I had a choice. I could go to treatment and get better and never drink again or look her in the face and tell her I choose alcohol over her, and my life, and my house, and my family. I chose to get better.
This sounds cliche, but the saying “The truth will set you free” rings so true to me. My favorite part is not having to lie anymore. Living a double life and hiding every action, and every thought is extremely tiresome. Now, I am just free to be me. Life is so much easier when you are able to just be open and honest and free.”
–Nick, Admissions Navigator
The best part of recovery is being able to be a part of my family’s lives.
“I got into a lot of legal trouble and almost was sent to prison. The courts gave me a suspended prison sentence and three years of formal probation. The fear of going to prison provided me the first step to admit I had a problem with drugs and the courage to ask for help.
The best part of recovery is being able to be a part of my family’s lives. It’s being able share my experience strength and hope with other addicts . It’s working for a company that lets me be a part of changing people’s lives. And it is the ability for me to be a daughter a friend and a mentor to others.”
– Katie, Admissions Manager
Your navigator understands what you're going through. Here are their stories.
WATCH: Alicia’s Story
“My mom struggled with addiction and she never got help. It ended up taking her life. I like to think that what I do pays it forward so that people who want to get help can have a second chance…”
WATCH: Nick’s Story
“I was once on the other end of the phone and someone helped me when I couldn’t help myself. I lost my job, I was losing my marriage. I got to the point where everything was falling apart…”
WATCH: Karla’s Story
“I lost my husband to an overdose and then I turned to alcohol to cope with it. It took me crashing my car and losing my job until I finally decided that enough was enough…this has to stop…”
The Journey to Recovery Begins with a Phone Call
Making the decision to get help for addiction is a brave first step on the road to recovery. When you are ready to get help, our admissions navigators are here to offer support, encouragement, and help to find the right treatment program for you. Call us 24/7 at today and let us help you on your journey to recovery.
Get the Support You Need
Our navigators are compassionate and experienced professionals who will listen to your story and help you understand your options. They will also work with you to find a treatment program that is right for you and your needs. But you can connect with us in other ways, too.
- You can contact us via email or text and we’ll get back to you right away.
- You can and a navigator can contact you to discuss your options.
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