Avalon Wellness & Recovery

12/05/2025

Team appreciation, Mac Crawford, Clinical Director

Mac is an experienced mental health professional with a diverse background in clinical practice, management, and research. Holding bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Anthropology and a Master’s in Social Work, Mac combines a solid academic foundation with over a decade of practical experience in the mental health field.

Throughout his career, Mac has taken on key roles including DBT Therapist, Child and Family Program Manager, Clinical Director, Regional Director, and Consultant. His experience encompasses more than eight years of research and five years in management, highlighting their expertise in various mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment modalities. Mac’s proficiency spans outpatient services, intensive outpatient programming, residential treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Motivational Interviewing (MT), and several other modalities in both mental health, substance use, and dual-diagnosis treatment.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving From Avalon Wellness & Recovery Center

Today, we pause with gratitude.
Gratitude for every person who has walked through our doors with courage.
Gratitude for the families who continue to believe healing is possible.
Gratitude for our dedicated team who shows up, heart first, to serve and support those on their recovery journey.

At Avalon, we know that recovery isn’t just treatment, it’s hope restored, dignity renewed, and a new beginning. And holidays like today remind us that connection, community, and compassion are powerful ingredients in healing.

Whether this season brings joy, reflection, or challenge, please remember:
You are not alone.
Healing is possible.
Your story still has chapters left to write.

From all of us at Avalon, thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and walking alongside our mission of creating a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed community.
We wish you a Thanksgiving filled with peace, warmth, and gratitude.
Recovery Starts Here.

11/21/2025

Anxiety and substance use often fuel each other in a harmful feedback loop. Many turn to drugs or alcohol seeking relief from anxiety symptoms, but this often worsens mental health in the long term.

Holistic treatment combining therapy, medication, and wellness practices can help break this cycle. Discover how integrated care supports lasting recovery from substance use and co-occurring anxiety at Avalon Wellness & Recovery.



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Learn how anxiety and substance use influence each other, common risks, and why early treatment helps break the cycle effectively.

11/12/2025

In too many treatment programs, lived experience is treated like an extra.
At Avalon, we see it differently.
Addiction treatment with lived experience isn’t a bonus, it’s the foundation of trust.
Our staff doesn’t just understand addiction. They’ve survived it.
That’s why our clients feel seen. That’s why they open up. That’s why our care works.
Recovery isn’t just a clinical process. It’s a human one.

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11/11/2025

Honoring Our Veterans
Today, and every day, we pause to honor the men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment. Military service asks much: discipline, sacrifice, endurance, and the willingness to place the well-being of others above your own. It is a calling that shapes those who serve in ways most of us will never fully see or understand. Our nation enjoys freedom, safety, and opportunity because of the strength and sacrifice of our Veterans. For that, we offer our deepest respect and gratitude.
At Avalon Wellness & Recovery, we recognize that service does not end with the final deployment or the return home. Veterans often carry memories of challenge and triumph, of loss and loyalty, of brotherhood and responsibility. These experiences leave a lasting impact, not only on the body but on the heart, mind, and spirit. Some wounds are visible, and many are not. It takes courage to serve, and it also takes courage to heal. We want every Veteran to know that their story is valued, their experience matters, and they deserve support grounded in compassion, dignity, and respect.
To every Veteran:
• Thank you for the nights spent far from home.
• Thank you for the weight you carried so others did not have to.
• Thank you for your bravery, seen and unseen.
• Thank you for all you gave, and all you continue to give.
We honor you. We appreciate you. We stand with you.
If you or someone you love who has served is seeking connection, healing, or recovery, we are here. No judgment. Just respect, support, and understanding.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Avalon Wellness & Recovery

11/06/2025

At Avalon Wellness & Recovery Center, we understand that when both partners are seeking a better path, it can be hard to imagine recovery apart from one another. That’s why Avalon is one of the few programs that welcomes couples into treatment together, with structure, boundaries, and compassion.
Each person receives individualized care while learning to grow, communicate, and heal side by side. Couples don’t share rooms, but they do share purpose: learning how to rebuild their lives and relationships through honesty, accountability, and hope.
No one recovers alone, and at Avalon, recovery truly grows together.
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Recovery is deeply personal, yet it rarely happens in isolation. Addiction affects individuals, families, and relationships in profound ways.

11/05/2025

At Avalon, we are dedicated to creating an environment where recovery is not just a process, but a meaningful and uplifting journey that everyone can truly enjoy. Our mission is to provide support, encouragement, and innovative approaches that make healing feel engaging and personal.

We invite you to check out a conversation with David and Ken, two of our team, as they discuss how Avalon stands apart in the way we approach recovery. In their chat, they share insights into the unique methods we use, the welcoming atmosphere we cultivate, and the stories that inspire us every day. Whether you are beginning your recovery or supporting a loved one, this conversation will give you an inside look at how Avalon is changing the journey for the better.

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10/31/2025

Our CEO David Hawley and Executive Director Ken Vick are going to share some of the things we are doing for our community.

10/30/2025

We got over 50 reactions on one of our posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

10/29/2025

Trunk or treat.
Our team is having fun.