Pavillon

Pavillon We're here for you, for life. Pavillon’s 6-week non-profit programs focus on the needs of the mind, body and spirit for successful life-long recovery.

Pavillon offers innovative treatment for alcoholism, substance use and related disorders such as trauma, depression and anxiety with a continuum of care including residential, outpatient and extended care services on a beautiful 160-acre residential setting in the mountains of Western North Carolina. After 12 months, 91% of residential patients report remaining in recovery. Pavillon’s licensed, caring staff support you to live free of addiction. Chef-Prepared meals promote optimal health and successful recovery. Staff satisfaction is 93% and 97% recommend Pavillon employment to others. Call today 828-694-2300.

12/23/2025

Seasons Greetings! In keeping with our Christmas tradition in Nursing, we have set up our Recovery Tree for the holiday. The ornaments were hand made by our former employee, Jeremy Corn, a number of years ago. Each beautiful ornament shows one of the Twelve Steps along with ornaments of the Promises. It is such a beautiful and inspirational tree, especially to those patients coming in for treatment with the hope of a new beginning.

We were delighted to welcome Krista Snively Hoffman from Skyland Trail (Atlanta, GA) to Pavillon today. Krista has a spe...
12/22/2025

We were delighted to welcome Krista Snively Hoffman from Skyland Trail (Atlanta, GA) to Pavillon today. Krista has a special place in Pavillon’s history, as she served as one of our early business development representatives in 2007, and prior to that, worked within the same hospital system as our CEO, Barbara Bennett. Their reunion was filled with warm hugs and fond memories.

It was wonderful to reconnect, learn more about Skyland Trail’s impressive services, and hear about their exciting plans for future growth and expansion. Congratulations to the Skyland team! We also appreciated the opportunity to share how much Pavillon has evolved over the years, particularly our extended care program, detox services, and professionals track, all of which sparked great interest for Krista.

We are grateful to reconnect with past ambassadors of our program and to continue building relationships with trusted nonprofit partners across our region. These connections strengthen our shared commitment to serving clients with integrity, collaboration, and compassion.

Humble…The principle of the 7th Step is Humility. To be humble means to be teachable. Understanding that, look at Step 7...
12/22/2025

Humble…

The principle of the 7th Step is Humility. To be humble means to be teachable. Understanding that, look at Step 7 again. When we “Humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings” what we are saying is “Teach me how.” Ernest Kurtz, who wrote Not God: A History of Alcoholics Anonymous states that humility is “The acceptance of being human through a wariness of grandiosity.” The historian James Lobdell posits that Humility is “Keeping oneself within bounds…repressing urges to think of ourselves as too high or too low.”

To be Humble is to be a student. There are no teachers until first there is a student and when you are a student every person, place or situation becomes your classroom. What step doesn’t require humbleness? Humbleness to admit we are powerless over a disease (1), to ask for help (2), to trust others with that help (3), to admit to our errors and to confess them to someone (4-5), be willing to have self-professed defects removed (6), humbly seek to learn how (7), admit to wrongdoings and seek to make them right (8-9). In Steps 10-11 we humbly inventory our previous actions and seek strength and guidance for the goodness of our future ones. In Step 12 there is an exhibiting of the now right ordered self through healthy relationships and service to others.

Bill W. was very influenced by The Beatitudes, The Sermon on the Mount, as he wrote The Big Book. He understood with crystal clear clarity what was meant when it was said, “Blessed are the meek (Humble) for they shall inherit the earth.” Those that are humble and realize that they are very simple ordinary and yes, imperfect people will seek to learn more and more about themselves, and use that wisdom to help others. When they reach that point- they get it all. It is promised.

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less often.”

~Oren W.

That’s a WRAP! Pavillon Elves were busy this week wrapping the generous gifts provided to our patients. Thank you all wh...
12/21/2025

That’s a WRAP! Pavillon Elves were busy this week wrapping the generous gifts provided to our patients. Thank you all who donated to make the holiday special for each brave soul who will be in treatment this holiday season. A special shout out to Chef Bryan and crew for helping the Pavillon elves stay warm with hot chocolate and cookies! Merry Everything to all!

Pavillon alumni Laura and Nate travelled to campus Wednesday night to spread holiday cheer while sharing their time and ...
12/20/2025

Pavillon alumni Laura and Nate travelled to campus Wednesday night to spread holiday cheer while sharing their time and talents. Laura led the patients in a Christmas ornament-making workshop while Nate spoke with Dina, Alumni Coordinator, regarding some of the exciting plans for 2026 as Pavillon celebrates 30 Years.

We appreciated the opportunity to welcome colleagues Susan Stader and Clark Wright from Next Step Recovery for a recent ...
12/20/2025

We appreciated the opportunity to welcome colleagues Susan Stader and Clark Wright from Next Step Recovery for a recent visit. It was helpful to spend time learning more about their history in the Asheville area and to share perspectives on treatment approaches and continuity of care.

We also had a productive conversation about Pavillon’s Comprehensive Assessment process and how thorough, individualized evaluations can support continuity of care across treatment settings.

We value ongoing dialogue with community programs as we work toward the best possible outcomes for those we serve.

Wishing the team a pleasant holiday season.

Director of Marketing & Business Development, Kim Nelson, spent several days in Michigan meeting with referring partners...
12/19/2025

Director of Marketing & Business Development, Kim Nelson, spent several days in Michigan meeting with referring partners and colleagues across the state. It was a pleasure to reconnect with the teams at Love First Intervention , Kathryn Row, and Scott Steenbergh. Having recently toured our campus, they’re already familiar with Pavillon’s 160 acres of trails, rolling hills, and waterfall tucked into the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, scenery we all found ourselves longing for as snow fell across Southeastern Michigan.

Kim also had the chance to visit with Mariena Jones of Awaken Healing Collective in Royal Oak and was struck by how aligned our approaches to recovery truly are. Additional stops included River’s Bend PC, where Kim met with CEO Bruce Goldberg and Business Development Liaison Cheryl Narduzzi to discuss their expansive outpatient and psychiatric services throughout Michigan. She also caught up with Steve Feldman of Fienberg Consulting, whose team provides interventions, case management, coaching, and more.

A special thank-you goes to Steve and the team at Momentum Recovery, Rick Barney, Gabriell Neal-Barney, and Jared Murray—for hosting a wonderful lunch that brought together a wide range of providers and leaders from across the area.

We’re truly energized by the partnerships forming across Michigan. Every connection strengthens the network of support available to individuals and families seeking help, and we’re proud to play a role in making sure people find the treatment that best fits their needs.

Welwynn Outpatient Center put on such a lovely holiday open house for all of us to celebrate together! It’s apparent how...
12/18/2025

Welwynn Outpatient Center put on such a lovely holiday open house for all of us to celebrate together! It’s apparent how loved the Welwynn program and team is by the incredible turnout in the events they host.

We are grateful to collaborate with such a wonderful outpatient program in the Raleigh area, and have trusted colleagues to refer our patients to. Pavillon has been a significant resource for people needing substance use treatment in the Raleigh area and we are incredibly grateful to have such as robust alumni community there. Welwynn has been nothing short of a fabulous resource in continuing care planning.

Happy holidays to everyone. And thank you again, Welwynn Outpatient Center, for facilitating such a wonderful event!

Our staff came together for one of our favorite traditions, the annual Gingerbread House Competition, and the creativity...
12/17/2025

Our staff came together for one of our favorite traditions, the annual Gingerbread House Competition, and the creativity did not disappoint.

We had 15 team entries, and with a few ties for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, we ended up celebrating five winning teams. The competition was stiff, with truly wild and imaginative designs: blowing snow inside a globe, lighted houses, a house made entirely of “bread” by the Ginger Team (three redheads!), and a full farm scene complete with barns, animals, and even an outhouse, which won first place, hands down.

The festivities continued with a staff holiday party featuring an incredible meal prepared by Chef Bryan, followed by a lively White Elephant sock exchange. NC Chapel Hill socks, Waffle House socks, and sushi socks were among the most coveted pairs.

We are deeply grateful for our staff, for the time, care, and attention they give to each person we serve. Moments like these, spent laughing and celebrating together, help strengthen the relationships behind the recovery-focused programming we provide every day.

Today is the birthday of Brad Sokal, our PhD Clinical Neuropsychologist.
12/15/2025

Today is the birthday of Brad Sokal, our PhD Clinical Neuropsychologist.

My Go Bag... I have lived in fight or flight for so long that it became normal. I kept clothes in my car. Shampoo and co...
12/15/2025

My Go Bag...

I have lived in fight or flight for so long that it became normal. I kept clothes in my car. Shampoo and conditioner. A blanket and a pillow. The things you hold onto when you are used to needing a quick exit. Even in Asheville, I never settled. I stayed packed, moving from place to place with the same bag sitting in my trunk. It made me feel like I had control. And the bag is still there. I am not sure I am ready to let it go.

Today my mom put my dad’s clothes away. Over a year since he passed. She folded the last of his things and placed them where they could finally rest. I sat there looking at my own bags and the mess I have been digging through, and I realized she saw something I was avoiding. She knew I needed to unpack. She knew I was still living like someone who might need to disappear.

Recovery keeps teaching me how to stay. How to sit with memories that still shake me. How to face the parts of me that used to run. I am learning that safety does not come from being ready to leave. It comes from letting myself be present, even when it makes my chest tighten, and sometimes it gets hard to breathe.

Tonight I am trying to unpack a little. To let myself believe I am not in danger anymore. To let myself believe I can have a home inside my own life. Maybe one day I will put everything away for good. But for now, I am keeping that backpack in my trunk. Not as a plan to run, but as a reminder that I am allowed to take recovery at my own pace.

~Vee K.

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12/13/2025

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