Longleaf Recovery & Wellness

03/13/2026

Big achievements deserve big recognition. We are so proud of Bethany, Ryan, and Kayla for earning their LICSW, LPC, MINT, and LICSW-S certifications. We asked them what these milestones mean to them and how they hope to use them to better serve our clients. It was clear that their heart for others and their supervisors (shout out to Matt B McKenzie and Page Rubin ) played a huge role in pushing them over the finish line. Join us in celebrating them by leaving a comment!

03/09/2026

Happy Meet the Team Monday, everyone! This week, we are formally introducing Ryan (Swiftie) Jackson! Everyone say hi!

03/07/2026

Huntsville clinicians, this one's for you!

Join us for a FREE, NBCC-approved CE event on April 2nd!

"Fostering Independence, Social Integration, & Safety for Neurodivergent Clients"
Presented by Brenda Keller, LPC — CEO of Pasadena Villa Psychiatric Treatment Network , Smoky Mountain Lodge, & The Stables Autism Program

This 1.5 -hour workshop dives into strengths-based, practical approaches to supporting clients on the autism spectrum and beyond — covering safety, social integration, well-being, and long-term care planning grounded in today's best practices.

🗓 Wednesday, April 2, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Longleaf Recovery Huntsville
🎟 Free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fostering-independence-safety-for-neurodivergent-clients-nbcc-ce-event-tickets-1983480214716?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tag a colleague who'd enjoy this CE event — and we'll see you there! 👇

Longleaf Recovery and Wellness has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7709. LRW is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

03/02/2026

We are so honored to have Josh on our team in Huntsville! He has already made a huge impact on our current clients and continues to do so with previous clients by leading the Branch Out Alumni Support meetings!

02/26/2026

Today we had the privilege of hosting a wonderful CE event at Birmingham Recovery Center in partnership with Cumberland Heights on Understanding Relapse Risk.

A sincere thank you to Jeff Wilson, MSW, LADAC II, QCS (in training), Clinical Director of Young Men’s & Men’s Extended Care at Cumberland Heights, for traveling from Nashville to share his expertise and clinical insight with our professional community. We are grateful to the entire Cumberland Heights team for making the trip and investing in providers across Alabama.

We are equally thankful for the counselors, social workers, and behavioral health professionals who joined us today. Your commitment to ongoing education strengthens the care we provide and ultimately impacts the individuals and families we serve.

Collaboration like this continues to strengthen our recovery community from Nashville to Birmingham and beyond.

02/24/2026

We all start somewhere, and every journey looks different.

Before they were founders, program directors, physicians, and leaders, they were kids with dreams and stories still unfolding.

At Longleaf Recovery and Wellness, we see every day that healing follows that same truth. There is no single path to mental wellness. Growth takes time. Foundations matter. Community matters.

Our team is committed to walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate challenges, rebuild strength, and move toward lasting change.

No matter where you are in your journey, you do not have to walk it alone.

02/23/2026

We’re excited to introduce Pat Abele, our newest Counselor Assistant at Birmingham Recovery Center!

For Pat, recovery is deeply rooted in connection—helping clients move from isolation to community. He believes wellness comes from caring for the mind, body, and spirit in sustainable ways, whether that’s movement, time outdoors, or meaningful relationships.

Pat’s idea of a perfect day? A crisp fall morning, trail running with friends, breakfast at a local diner, college football, and live music to end the night.

Join us in welcoming Pat to the BRC family by sharing in the comments!

02/20/2026

02/18/2026

Today is Wednesday so you know what that means! We hope to see our Alumni at tonight’s support meeting at 7pm CST. You won’t wanna miss this growing meeting!

02/18/2026

Mental health professionals, we invite you to join us for The Ethics of Burnout — a 3-hour NBCC-approved CE training focused on understanding burnout through a broader, research-informed lens and learning practical strategies to prevent and manage it across clinical settings.

Participants will explore systemic contributors to burnout, ethical considerations in care, and sustainable tools to support long-term resilience in private practice, group therapy, and IOP environments.

📍 Longleaf Recovery Baldwin
🗓 March 20 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ethics-of-burnout-nbcc-approved-ce-event-tickets-1983386437225?aff=affiliate1

Longleaf Recovery and Wellness has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7709. LRW is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

02/16/2026

We’re excited to reintroduce Kelly Williams in her new role as Operations Analyst at Longleaf Corporate!

Kelly first joined BRC in 2024 as a Counselor Assistant and quickly became a familiar, supportive presence for clients and team members alike. Her dedication to learning, growth, and serving our community has made a lasting impact across our programs. We’re so proud to see her bring her experience and passion to this new role supporting all Longleaf locations.

Join us in congratulating Kelly on this well-deserved next chapter!

02/09/2026

Meet Adam Hackett, Therapist at Longleaf Recovery Baldwin.

Adam chose a career in behavioral health after seeing firsthand how profoundly mental health shapes every aspect of a person’s life. He was drawn to the opportunity to support people who are often misunderstood or struggling in silence and to help them build insight, skills, and a renewed sense of agency.

Adam says the most meaningful part of his work is the therapeutic relationship and creating an environment where people feel safe, respected, and understood.

And something people might not know about him
Adam can name all 150 original Pokémon, technically 151.

We are grateful to have clinicians like Adam who lead with compassion and intention.

What resonated with you most?
Let us know in the comments.