Wyoming Recovery

11/05/2025

🌱 The Importance of IOP & Continuing Care 🌱

Recovery doesn’t end when residential treatment does—it grows there. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and continuing care are where individuals begin applying the skills learned in treatment to real life.

At Wyoming Recovery, our Virtual IOP Program makes that next step more accessible than ever. Clients can continue their recovery journey from home, maintaining work, family, and community responsibilities while still receiving the structure, accountability, and therapeutic support needed to thrive. Virtual IOP allows for flexible scheduling, privacy, and connection to experienced clinicians and peers who truly understand the recovery process.

In IOP, clients continue to build coping skills, strengthen relapse prevention strategies, and practice healthy communication in real-time life situations. Continuing care then helps maintain these gains through ongoing check-ins, support groups, and encouragement—because healing is a process, not a finish line.

💬 Recovery is not about perfection—it’s about connection. Whether in-person or online, Wyoming Recovery is here to walk beside you every step of the way. 🌿

10/29/2025

🌟 Tech Appreciation Week – Honoring Our Fearless Tech Leader, Renee 🌟

Today we celebrate our final feature of Tech Appreciation Week: our incredible Tech Supervisor, Renee.

Renee has been a pillar of Wyoming Recovery since 2011. She began her journey as a Behavioral Health Technician and, through dedication, compassion, and exceptional leadership, was promoted to Tech Supervisor in 2020. Her story is not just about professional growth—it is about personal resilience, courage, and purpose-driven service.

She entered the field in 2000 at New Horizons and has devoted her life to supporting individuals on their path to recovery.

Known for her fierce determination and huge heart, and her feisty spirit, not to mention all the weird food she wants us to try! Renee is living proof that out of pain can come purpose. She is a voice of strength for both staff and clients, demonstrating that adversity can be transformed into compassion, leadership, and hope.

🐾 Fun Fact:

She is the proud cat mom of two beloved fur babies—Luna and Binx, who bring her endless joy and comfort.

💙 Why We Appreciate Renee

Over two decades of dedication to the recovery field

Inspires her team with authenticity, strength, and empathy

Leads with passion, humor, courage—and yes, a little fiery spirit that keeps us all on our toes!

✨ Renee embodies resilience. She shows us all that healing is possible, leadership is earned through service, and that even the smallest voice can create the biggest impact.

10/27/2025

🌟 Tech Appreciation Week – Day 7
Honoring Tonya

Today we celebrate Tonya, one of our newest and youngest team members, who has been part of the Wyoming Recovery family since 2024 and has already made a lasting impact in just 1.5 years.

Although Tonya has not personally struggled with substance use, she demonstrates exceptional empathy, and dedication in supporting our clients through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Her ability to recognize the unique challenges that addiction brings sets her apart as a professional who truly sees the person, not the problem.

💙 What Makes Tonya Extraordinary:

Shows unwavering compassion and patience with every client interaction

Offers nonjudgmental support, creating safety and trust for those in recovery

Brings a fresh perspective and youthful energy to our tech team

Demonstrates personal growth and strength daily, embracing challenges with maturity and grace

Has quickly become an essential part of our care team through her reliability, kindness, and genuine heart for helping others

🌱 A Message of Gratitude

Tonya reminds us that empathy doesn’t require lived experience—it requires heart. Her dedication proves that compassion is a choice made every day in service to others. We are grateful to have her as a part of our Wyoming Recovery family and look forward to watching her continue to grow and shine.

Please join us in celebrating Tonya today!
💬 Drop a comment thanking her for the hope and kindness she brings into our facility every single day.

10/24/2025

🌟 Tech Appreciation Week – Day 6
Recognizing Jill – A New Light in Our Recovery Family 🌿

Today we celebrate Jill, one of the newest members of our tech team who joined Wyoming Recovery in 2024. In less than a year, Jill has made a meaningful impact that is felt by both staff and clients every single day.

✨ Jill brings a quiet strength, grace, and compassion to every interaction. She has a calming presence that helps clients feel safe, seen, and supported—especially during vulnerable moments in early recovery. Jill treats clients with kindness, patience, and empathy, reminding us that healing begins with feeling cared for.

✨ Jill has been in recovery since 2020, and she uses her lived experience to bring hope, connection, and understanding to every client she encounters. Her journey not only inspires others but also models what long-term recovery can look like—grounded, compassionate, and purpose-driven.

🧡 Even though she is new to our team, Jill has quickly become a trusted and valued member of our Wyoming Recovery family. Her dedication to client care and her willingness to go above and beyond do not go unnoticed.

We appreciate you, Jill!

Thank you for showing up with heart, maintaining a calm and supportive environment, and being a steady source of hope for clients who need it most. Your compassion is a gift, and we are so grateful you're part of our team.

Please join us in celebrating Jill today! Drop a kind word or a favorite memory below ⬇️

10/22/2025

🌟 Tech Appreciation Week – Day 5 Spotlight: Mandi 🌟

Today we are celebrating Mandi, who joined the Wyoming Recovery team in 2023 and has been an incredible part of our recovery community for the past 2 years. Mandi is a shining example of dedication, resilience, and compassion in action.

✨ 4 Years Clean & Sober – Mandi is a powerful inspiration to our clients and staff, demonstrating every day what recovery can look like with commitment and courage.

✨ Future Nurse in the Making – Along with working at Wyoming Recovery, Mandi is currently back in school pursuing her nursing degree. Her drive to continue growing and serving others is truly inspiring.

✨ A Loving Mother of 4– Mandi is also a devoted mother, balancing work, school, and family with grace, love, and determination.

We are incredibly grateful for everything she brings to our team—her kindness, her professionalism, and her personal testimony of hope. Thank you, Mandi, for being a light in our recovery community and for all you do to support our clients every single day! 💙

Please join us in celebrating Mandi in the comments below! 👏👇

10/21/2025

🌟 Tech Appreciation Week – Day 4 Spotlight! 🌟
Today we are honored to recognize Phillicia, a valued member of the Wyoming Recovery team since 2021!

With 4 years of dedicated service and 6 years of continued sobriety, Phillicia embodies strength, compassion, and resilience. Her quiet strength is one of her greatest gifts, offering a powerful and grounding presence that helps others feel seen, safe, and supported on their recovery journey. She leads not with volume, but with authenticity and heart—making a meaningful impact with every interaction.

✨ What makes Phillicia exceptional:
🧘‍♀️ Calming Presence – Her steady demeanor helps clients feel grounded and supported
🛡️ Quiet Strength – She provides stability and safety during clients' most vulnerable moments
🎨 Creative Spirit – She brings art therapy to life with unique, healing activities that spark insight and emotional growth
🤝 Dependable & Compassionate – Always attentive to client needs and ready to help at a moment’s notice
👩‍👧‍👦 Inspiring Mother – As a mom of two young children, she models hope, resilience, and the power of recovery

Please join us in celebrating Phillicia for the strength she carries, the creativity she shares, and the impact she makes in every life she touches. 💙

Thank you, Phillicia, for being an incredible part of our team and our recovery family!

10/20/2025

🌟 Tech Appreciation Week – Day 3 Spotlight: Jesse 🌟

Today we are honored to celebrate Jesse, a cornerstone of Wyoming Recovery since 2011. With approximately 14.5 years of dedicated service and an inspiring 19 years of continuous sobriety, Jesse embodies strength, compassion, and resilience.

Jesse is truly one of a kind—quirky, authentic, and wonderfully caring. She has not only shown up for our clients with love and consistency, but she has also walked her own journey of healing with courage. Having overcome significant challenges, Jesse is living proof that recovery is not only possible—it can lead to a life filled with purpose, joy, and personal transformation.

✨ What makes Jesse extraordinary:

🛠 Over 14 years of service to Wyoming Recovery

🎉 19 years sober—an incredible testament to perseverance

💛 Brings humor, heart, and authenticity into every interaction

🌱 Inspires clients and staff daily with her transparency, strength, and kindness

🌟 Reminds us all that recovery is a lifelong journey worth fighting for

Jesse, your dedication to this work and your unwavering commitment to our clients and community make you an irreplaceable part of our recovery family. Thank you for being a light, a mentor, and a living example of hope.

Please join us in celebrating Jesse today! Drop a comment below to share how she has impacted your recovery journey or brightened your day. 💬💛

10/16/2025

🌟 Tech Appreciation Week — Day 2: Spotlight on Carlene! 🌟

Today we’re celebrating Carlene, one of our incredible techs here at Wyoming Recovery! 💙

Carlene joined our team in 2016 and has been a dedicated, compassionate part of our recovery family for 9 years. She’s been sober for 10 years — with a fun twist: her clean date is on April Fools’ Day! 🎉

Carlene’s sobriety story is one of true courage, perseverance, and transformation. Over the past decade, she has faced life’s challenges with grace and strength, using her journey as a source of inspiration for those just beginning theirs. Her ability to connect with clients comes from lived experience, compassion, and a deep understanding that recovery is not just about abstaining — it’s about rebuilding, rediscovering, and finding purpose again.

One of her greatest joys in life is spending time with her beloved grandbabies. 👶💖 Her kindness, tough love and steady presence make a world of difference to both our staff and clients every day.

Join us in giving a huge shoutout to Carlene for her incredible journey, her unwavering dedication, and the light she continues to shine on the path of recovery for others! 🙌💙

10/15/2025

🌟 It’s Tech Appreciation Week! 🌟

This week, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible Tech Support Team that keeps our treatment center running smoothly behind the scenes. 💻🛠️

Our tech staff play a vital role in helping us deliver quality care every single day. Their dedication allows our clinicians and clients to focus on what truly matters—healing and recovery. 💙

To celebrate their contributions, we’ll be featuring a different Tech Team Member each day this week. Join us as we highlight their stories, hard work, and the heart they bring to our mission. 🙌

Drop a comment below to say thank you or share how one of our techs has made your day a little easier! 💬👏
🌟 Tech Appreciation Week: Day 1 – Spotlight on Lynne! 🌟

We’re kicking off Tech Appreciation Week by celebrating someone who truly embodies dedication, compassion, and recovery in action — Lynne! 💙

Lynne joined our team in 2015 and has now been with us for 10 years. Her journey with us began long before that — as a client in 2012, when she made the courageous decision to begin her path to recovery. This year she celebrates 13 years of sobriety and continues to give back by supporting others on their own journeys. 🙌

As one of our invaluable Tech Support team members, Lynne helps ensure that our treatment center runs smoothly each day. Her steady presence, attention to detail, and kind spirit make a lasting impact on both staff and clients. She understands firsthand the power of recovery and the importance of a strong, supportive team behind the scenes. 💻💫

Thank you, Lynne, for your years of service, your heart for helping others, and for reminding us all that recovery is possible! 💙

10/07/2025

Just a reminder of one of our new programs here at Wyoming Recovery. Our first 12 weeks of the program have been successful. Important reminders for those in early recovery.

Why We Need to Stay Connected for 18–24 Months in Recovery
1. Brain and Body Healing Take Time
Addiction physically changes the brain — especially areas responsible for reward, decision-making, stress response, and impulse control.
Dopamine System Reset: It takes 12–24 months for dopamine receptors to start functioning closer to normal levels. This is why early recovery can feel flat, unmotivating, or “boring.”
Stress Regulation: The HPA axis (stress system) takes time to stabilize, which means emotional triggers can still feel intense well into the second year.
Sleep & Hormones: Healthy sleep cycles and hormonal rhythms often take many months to normalize after quitting substances.

2. Risk of Relapse Is Highest in the First Two Years
Research consistently shows that:
The first 90 days are the most vulnerable (highest relapse rates).
The risk gradually decreases but remains significant until about 18–24 months of continuous sobriety.
Those who stay actively engaged in treatment, peer support groups, or continuing care programs during this period have much higher success rates of long-term sobriety.

3. Building New Habits and Coping Skills
Recovery is not just about stopping substance use — it’s about learning new ways to live:
Behavioral Change: It takes repetition and consistency over time to form new habits (often cited as 18+ months to “rewire” behavior patterns).
Life Skills: Clients are learning how to manage emotions, stress, relationships, work, and boredom without substances.
Relapse Prevention: Ongoing connection helps them practice skills with support and accountability until they become second nature.

4. Social and Emotional Repair
Relationship Healing: Trust and healthy communication take time to rebuild with family, friends, and colleagues.
Community: Feeling connected to a supportive group is a key predictor of long-term recovery success.
Identity Shift: Moving from an “addict identity” to a “person in recovery” identity is a gradual process that benefits from ongoing reinforcement.

5. Continuing Care Works
Studies on continuing care show that structured engagement — therapy, groups, sponsorship, alumni meetings — significantly lowers relapse rates compared to going it alone after treatment.
18–24 months of engagement allows a person to experience multiple life seasons, holidays, stressors, and milestones while sober — building confidence that they can handle life without substances.

09/27/2025