Lead Changes Recovery Center

Lead Changes Recovery Center Equine Assisted Therapy programs, team building and Addictions Counseling. Equine-Assisted Therapy
Horses are powerful partners in healing.

About Us
At Lead Changes Recovery & Equine Therapy Center, we believe true healing begins when people rediscover their worth, rebuild trust, and find the courage to step forward with confidence. Our Why
We exist to create a safe place where individuals can heal, grow, and find hope. By walking alongside people in their recovery journey, we guide them to reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them. Every session is built on compassion, respect, and the belief that change is possible for anyone willing to take the first step. What We Do
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Services
As a DOT SAP provider, we help employees navigate Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT return-to-duty processes with professionalism, clarity, and care. Our SAP services are designed to ensure compliance while prioritizing personal accountability and long-term recovery, while supporting them as they get back to work. Through guided equine-assisted therapy sessions, clients learn trust, communication, boundaries, and self-awareness in a hands-on, experiential way. Horses mirror human emotions, offering honest feedback that leads to breakthroughs in personal growth, leadership, and recovery. Addictions Counseling
We provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling for individuals and families impacted by addiction. Our approach combines clinical expertise with relational support, enabling clients to uncover the root causes of their issues, develop resilience, and create sustainable recovery plans. Our Approach
Healing is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why we combine professional counseling, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and equine therapy to meet clients where they are. Every individual is unique, and we design personalized pathways that honor each person’s story, strengths, and goals. Who We Serve
Individuals seeking recovery from addiction - First Responders, Youth to Adults


Employees and employers navigating the SAP process


Families affected by substance use


Community members looking for growth through equine-assisted therapy with their mental health professional


Team Building and Leadership Workshops


Education and Training in Substance Use, Safety, and Trends


We work with clients and families who are involved with CPS and the Courts. Why Horses, Why Us
The name Lead Changes comes from horsemanship, where a horse shifts its leading leg mid-stride. Just like in life, those changes can be difficult but necessary for moving forward smoothly. At Lead Changes Recovery & Equine Therapy Center, we help people make their own lead changes—transformations that allow them to live with purpose, freedom, and hope.

So you’ve relapsed ? Act immediately !Once you have had a relapse, it is imperative that you act immediately to take the...
03/20/2026

So you’ve relapsed ? Act immediately !
Once you have had a relapse, it is imperative that you act immediately to take the right actions to get back on the recovery path.

Don’t buy into the the idea, “oh I have had a relapse, I might as well make it a good one and use some more.” This is yourillness trying to sabotage you, to get you to suffer more.

Nor is it helpful to say to yourself, “Oh, this is it. I‟ve messed up and am now doomed. There‟s nothing I can do about it.”

This kind of self-defeating attitude only gives more power to your
addiction.

In fact all such negative thinking such as blaming yourself, reprimanding yourself, self-pity, seeing yourself as weak, a failure or bad are fundamentally rooted in your lack of understanding that you are suffering from a mental illness ( Addiction) and that
you have temporarily reverted to your old and familiar ways of living life.

Yet if you take a realistic attitude towards your illness and view relapse as a common and sometimes natural occurrence, then you can act immediately and use recovery tools to
get back to recovery.

[From Hamrah’s booklet ‘ Relapse’ ].
Relapse is not the end—it’s a signal.

It’s your opportunity to:
✔ Take responsibility without shame
✔ Reach out for support (don’t isolate)
✔ Get back into your recovery actions
✔ Manage the aftermath with honesty and care
✔ Seek professional support if needed
✔ Learn what led you here so you can strengthen your path forward

Recovery isn’t about never falling.
It’s about how quickly you get back up and what you learn when you do.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we walk alongside you—without judgment—helping you turn setbacks into comebacks.

You are not starting over.
You are starting from experience.










Relapse doesn’t happen all at once—it’s a process. And it often starts long before any physical return to use.This graph...
03/18/2026

Relapse doesn’t happen all at once—it’s a process. And it often starts long before any physical return to use.

This graphic is a powerful reminder to watch for the early warning signs:

🔴 Mental changes – confusion, extreme thinking, denial, or obsessive thoughts
🟡 Attitude changes – pride, self-reliance, rationalizing, or a shift in mindset
🔵 Behavior changes – isolation, impulsive choices, or slipping out of routine

The good news?
Awareness creates opportunity. When you can recognize these signs early, you can take action early.

✔ Reach out to someone you trust
✔ Revisit your coping tools
✔ Get back into structure and routine
✔ Be honest with yourself about what’s really going on

Recovery is not about being perfect—it’s about staying aware, staying connected, and making adjustments when things start to shift.

If you’re noticing these signs, you’re not alone—and it’s not too late to change direction.

Follow Lead Changes Recovery for support, education, and tools to help you stay on track. Accepting new clients, Montana and North Dakota licensed. Telemedicine or in person, evenings and weekends.









Healing can happen in many ways—and sometimes the best teachers don’t say a word.At Lead Changes Recovery & Equine Assis...
03/16/2026

Healing can happen in many ways—and sometimes the best teachers don’t say a word.

At Lead Changes Recovery & Equine Assisted Therapy, our horses play a powerful role in the recovery journey. Horses have a unique ability to sense emotion, respond honestly, and help people become aware of what they’re feeling in the moment. Through connection, trust, and quiet presence, they help people slow down, reflect, and begin to rebuild confidence.

Programs like the horses at Stable Recovery at Taylor Farms have shown just how powerful this kind of work can be. Horses create a safe space where people can practice patience, communication, boundaries, and self-awareness—skills that carry over into everyday life and recovery.

Just like the horses there, the horses in our program help people rediscover strength, resilience, and hope. Sometimes the most meaningful breakthroughs happen in the pasture, standing beside a horse that simply meets you where you are.

Healing doesn’t always happen in an office.
Sometimes it happens in the arena, the barn, or the quiet moments between a person and a horse.

Follow our page for more inspiration, education, and updates on our equine-assisted recovery work.










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When life starts to feel overwhelming, it’s easy to react before we understand what’s really going on. One simple tool t...
03/15/2026

When life starts to feel overwhelming, it’s easy to react before we understand what’s really going on. One simple tool that can help pause the moment and reset is the H.A.L.T. check-in.

Before making a decision or reacting in a tough moment, ask yourself:

H – Hungry
Did I eat today? Did I drink enough water?

A – Angry
Am I frustrated or upset about something that needs attention?

L – Lonely
Do I need connection or support from someone?

T – Tired
Do I need rest or time to recharge?

Sometimes the solution isn’t complicated. A meal, a conversation, a short break, or some rest can change everything. Small check-ins like this can help you slow down, refocus, and respond instead of react.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself. Your body and mind will thank you.









🌿 Support, Education, and Inspiration for Your Recovery Journey 🌿Follow Lead Changes Recovery & Equine Assisted Therapy ...
03/14/2026

🌿 Support, Education, and Inspiration for Your Recovery Journey 🌿

Follow Lead Changes Recovery & Equine Assisted Therapy Center for encouragement, practical tools, and real conversations about healing, and recovery.

At Lead Changes, we believe recovery is about more than stopping a behavior — it’s about building a healthier, stronger life. Our page shares education about addiction and brain health, inspiration for those walking the recovery path, and resources for individuals and families who want to understand and support change.

✨ We are currently accepting new clients.

Services we offer:
• Individual substance use counseling & groups
• Trauma-informed care
• Equine-assisted therapy sessions (weather permitting & if clients request)
• Support for CPS, justice-involved clients and treatment court participants
• Family education and recovery support programs
• SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) and DOT services
• Recovery and Substance abuse education

What makes us unique:
• Accepting insurance
• Licensed in Montana and North Dakota
• Evening and weekend appointments available
• Integrating horses and animal-assisted therapy into healing when possible
• A compassionate, evidence-based approach focused on real-life recovery

Recovery takes courage, support, and the right tools. Whether you’re looking for help for yourself, a loved one, or simply want to learn more about addiction and recovery, we invite you to join our community.

👉 Follow our page for support, inspiration, and education.

You don’t have to walk the path alone.

We will be working on state approval and will be able to offer DUI & MIP services which will allow us to accept Medicaid.












🧠 Which brain do you want?Every day, the choices we make affect the health and function of our brains. What we eat, how ...
03/14/2026

🧠 Which brain do you want?

Every day, the choices we make affect the health and function of our brains. What we eat, how we sleep, how we manage stress, the substances we use, and the way we care for our mental health all play a role in how our brain performs.

Substances like alcohol, methamphetamine, opioids, co***ne, to***co, and even long-term heavy ma*****na use can significantly impact brain activity, memory, focus, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Over time, these effects can change how the brain functions and how we experience life.

The good news? The brain has an incredible ability to heal.
Recovery, healthy habits, proper treatment, nutrition, sleep, connection, and therapy can all support the brain’s ability to repair and rebuild.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we believe that understanding the science behind addiction and brain health helps people make empowered choices in their recovery journey.

Every day is another opportunity to support a healthier brain and a healthier life.

So the question remains: Which brain do you want?

Share this to your story and help someone think about the choices that shape their future. 🧠










🤝 A New Family Recovery Program is Coming to Eastern Montana 🤝Lead Changes Recovery and Another Chance Recovery are exci...
03/10/2026

🤝 A New Family Recovery Program is Coming to Eastern Montana 🤝

Lead Changes Recovery and Another Chance Recovery are excited to partner together to bring a new family education and support program to our community.

This spring, Leanne and Tracey will be attending training in April and May to become facilitators in the Invitation to Change® (ITC) family program — a compassionate, science-based approach designed to help families support loved ones struggling with substance use.

The Invitation to Change approach is built on the idea that families and relationships play a powerful role in the change process, and that helping works best when it is grounded in compassion, connection, and practical skills.

The program focuses on three core areas:

• Understanding – Learning a new perspective on substance use and why behaviors happen
• Awareness – Developing self-awareness, values, and self-compassion for family members
• Action – Building communication and behavior skills that encourage positive change

Families who participate will learn:

• Healthier communication tools
• Ways to support change without shame or confrontation
• Strategies to reinforce positive behaviors
• Boundaries and self-care for family members
• How compassion and connection can influence recovery

Addiction impacts entire families, and too often families are left without tools or support. This program is designed to change that.

Once training is complete, we are excited to begin offering our first Invitation to Change family group in Eastern Montana. More details will be coming soon!

Because recovery doesn’t just involve one person — it involves the whole family.










The voice we hear the most in life is our own.In recovery, that voice can sometimes be the hardest one to change. Many p...
03/08/2026

The voice we hear the most in life is our own.

In recovery, that voice can sometimes be the hardest one to change. Many people carry years of self-criticism, shame, and doubt. But healing begins when we start speaking to ourselves with the same patience and compassion we offer others.

Positive self-talk doesn’t mean pretending everything is perfect. It means reminding yourself:

• Progress matters, even when it’s slow
• Setbacks don’t erase growth
• You are learning, not failing
• You are worthy of healing

At Lead Changes Recovery, we encourage clients to practice new ways of thinking, responding, and believing in themselves. Like working with our horses, recovery is about patience, presence, and moving forward one honest step at a time.

Be kind to the voice inside your head today. It’s part of your healing journey.










Stigma keeps people silent.Silence keeps people suffering.When we label, judge, or dismiss those struggling with addicti...
03/06/2026

Stigma keeps people silent.
Silence keeps people suffering.

When we label, judge, or dismiss those struggling with addiction, trauma, or mental health challenges, we create barriers to the very thing people need most — support and healing.

Recovery begins when people feel safe enough to ask for help.
It grows when communities choose compassion over judgment.
And it thrives when we understand that a person is more than their worst moment.

At Lead Changes, we believe healing happens when stigma is replaced with understanding, connection, and hope. When we break stigma, we open the door for people to stand back up, rebuild their lives, and discover their strength again.

Everyone deserves the chance to rise. 🐴










Sometimes the difference between life and death is simply having naloxone available.Many people don’t realize that even ...
03/06/2026

Sometimes the difference between life and death is simply having naloxone available.

Many people don’t realize that even expired naloxone may still work, and if it has been exposed to freezing temperatures or heat, it may still be effective in reversing an overdose. The most important thing is not throwing it away when someone may need it.

In an emergency, any naloxone is better than none. Carrying it, keeping it accessible, and knowing how to use it can save a life — maybe a friend, a family member, or someone in your community.

Education, preparedness, and compassion are powerful tools in the fight against overdose. Every life matters. Every life is worth saving. 💜









🎓 Committed to Growth. Committed to Excellence. 🎓At Lead Changes Recovery, lifelong learning isn’t optional — it’s essen...
03/03/2026

🎓 Committed to Growth. Committed to Excellence. 🎓

At Lead Changes Recovery, lifelong learning isn’t optional — it’s essential.

Leanne has been approved to attend the Adult Treatment Provider Training this June through All Rise — a nationally recognized leader in justice system and treatment court education.

This intensive training is designed specifically for treatment professionals who work alongside adult treatment courts and justice-involved clients. It focuses on:

• Evidence-based treatment practices
• Best practices for substance use and co-occurring disorders
• Trauma-informed care within justice settings
• Ethical standards and accountability
• Strengthening collaboration between treatment providers and the court system

Staying aligned with the programs our clients are involved in is critical to providing effective, coordinated, and ethical care. When providers understand the system, clients receive stronger advocacy, clearer communication, and better outcomes.

Growth matters.
Excellence matters.
Our clients deserve both.









Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed.It means the damage no longer controls your life.That’s recovery.At Lead C...
03/03/2026

Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed.
It means the damage no longer controls your life.

That’s recovery.

At Lead Changes, we sit with the truth of what happened — without minimizing it and without letting it define you. Trauma, addiction, loss, shame… they are real. They matter. And they deserve care.

But they do not get to run your future.

Healing is learning to respond instead of react.
Choosing connection over isolation.
Taking your power back, one honest step at a time.

You are not broken beyond repair.
You are becoming stronger, wiser, and freer.

The past may be part of your story —
but it is not the author of your life anymore.

If you’re ready to loosen the grip of what’s been holding you back, we’re here to walk that path with you.









Address

285 Highway 200 S
Glendive, MT
59330

Telephone

+14069391263

Website

https://leadchangesrecovery.clientsecure.me/

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