St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center

04/22/2026

Early awareness leads to better outcomes.

We invite parents and families to attend the Vital Signs Family Forum on April 30, where Brandy Klingman, CEO of St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center, will join a panel of local leaders focused on youth mental health and substance use prevention.

This community conversation is designed to provide practical insight, community support, and a clearer understanding of how to recognize and respond to early signs of risk.

Free and open to the public. Registration required.

03/29/2026

03/16/2026

We are so proud to sponsor this year’s Louisiana Group Psychotherapy Society’s Spring Institute taking place April 11–12 at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU in Baton Rouge.

We are especially excited to share that Micha Matherne, LCSW, Family Program Director for St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center and Magnolia Belle, will be serving as one of the experiential group leaders for the event.

Events like this create space for meaningful dialogue and discovery within the professional community.

If you have not registered yet, there is still time to join!

https://lgpsonline.org/2026-spring-institute

02/25/2026

Real recovery unfolds over time.

It’s built through daily choices, honest conversations, and learning how to stay present when things feel uncomfortable.

At St. Christopher’s, we give people the space and support needed to do the deeper work that lasts.

02/18/2026

This is healing in motion.

Recovery does not stay confined to a group room. It unfolds out here, in the woods, on the trail, and in shared moments where men move forward together. They talk honestly, laugh freely, and experience life without substances, often for the first time in a long while.
This is experiential work in action. It is not only about staying sober, but about learning how to live well, engage with others, and build a life that feels worth protecting.

02/11/2026

The Wellness Program at St. Christopher’s reflects what’s possible when recovery is approached holistically.

Led by Travis Weisbrod, MS, EP-C, CSCS, a St. Christopher’s alumnus with 14 years of sobriety, the program integrates physical fitness, mental health, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and self-care into daily treatment.

Travis’s work is grounded in both science and lived experience, helping clients move beyond simply staying sober and toward building balanced, resilient lives they want to protect.

02/05/2026

Our Director of Community Engagement, Hope Aldred, and Admissions Coordinator Frances Taylor recently spent time at the University of Georgia, connecting with campus leaders dedicated to student mental health and recovery.

During their time on campus they met with Beau Seagraves, Associate Vice President for Student Well-Being, Carrie Smith, Director of Student Care and Outreach, and Ayesha Al-Akhdar, Collegiate Recovery Community Program Coordinator.

They left with a lot of hope for students and families and deep appreciation for the professionals working every day to make campuses safer and more supportive spaces.

02/04/2026

Lasting recovery doesn’t come from shortcuts. It comes from consistency.

St. Christopher’s long-term, community based model is designed to support meaningful change across physical, emotional, and relational health. We believe healing requires time, intention, and an environment that allows growth.

Sustainable recovery is built, not rushed.

01/30/2026

Grier, Hope, and Brandy recently got to spend some time in New Orleans with the Imagine Recovery crew.

We’re big believers in supporting strong treatment providers across Louisiana and strengthening care at the state level through collaboration and shared values. Thank you to Imagine Recovery for the warm welcome and sharing your space with us!

01/28/2026

Peace doesn’t come from avoiding life. It comes from learning how to stay present in it.

At St. Christopher's, wellness practices support emotional stability, trauma recovery, and long-term resilience.

These moments of stillness are part of learning how to live differently.

01/21/2026

Since 1998, St. Christopher’s has provided residential treatment for men navigating substance use and co-occurring disorders. Over the years, we have grown significantly, expanded our services, and developed a comprehensive, gender specific continuum of care.

At the heart of our work is connection. Many people struggling with addiction have never experienced a true sense of belonging. That is why we place such a strong emphasis on community. Long term recovery depends on the ability to live, work, and connect with others in healthy ways, skills that continue to matter well beyond treatment.

01/15/2026

St. Christopher’s is proud to share that our CEO, Brandy Klingman, will be serving as a panelist at the upcoming Vital Signs Family Forum.

This community event is designed to equip parents and families with knowledge about early warning signs of substance misuse and how to respond with awareness and care.

This forum brings together trusted voices from across the community to share insight, answer questions, and offer practical guidance.

Free and open to the public with registration. Contact hope@addictionwellness.com to learn more!