The Carpenter Shed

The Carpenter Shed Our purpose is helping young men find their's. THE WAY AHEAD. Our ultimate goal is to transform them into responsible and purpose-driven men.

The Carpenter Shed is a residential program for young men aged 16 to 20 who require guidance, support, and mentorship to find their place in the world. Our program is community-based and highly structured, and we aim to help these young men discover their purpose, meaning, and direction in life.

Recovery from gambling and gaming addiction doesn’t mean becoming a completely different person overnight. For many youn...
02/18/2026

Recovery from gambling and gaming addiction doesn’t mean becoming a completely different person overnight. For many young men, it’s about rebuilding steady routines, learning healthier ways to cope with stress, and reconnecting with people and purpose.

Our latest blog explores what meaningful, lasting recovery can truly look like and why support matters along the way.

Read the full blog here: https://www.thecarpentershed.com/blog/what-recovery-from-gambling-and-gaming-addiction-looks-like-for-young-men

Winter can impact everyone differently. Feeling low, tired, or unmotivated during colder months is common - but when tho...
02/11/2026

Winter can impact everyone differently. Feeling low, tired, or unmotivated during colder months is common - but when those feelings linger or interfere with daily life, it may be more than just the “winter blues.”

Understanding the difference is an important first step toward getting support and feeling better.

Swipe for some information that can help you recognize Winter Blues vs. Seasonal Depression
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January and February are often when things start to feel like they’re falling apart.After the holidays, kids can strugg...
02/04/2026

January and February are often when things start to feel like they’re falling apart.

After the holidays, kids can struggle to get back into routines, motivation drops, and parents are left trying to hold everything together. When the first school progress reports arrive, it can feel like a wake-up call.

If this season feels harder than expected, you’re not alone - and it doesn’t mean you’ve missed your chance to help.

Support now can still change the trajectory of the school year. Check in with your child's progress today and set them up to end this school year strong.

Gaming and gambling don’t start out as problems, until they quietly become coping mechanisms. When the “win” stops feeli...
01/26/2026

Gaming and gambling don’t start out as problems, until they quietly become coping mechanisms.

When the “win” stops feeling fun and starts feeling necessary, that’s worth paying attention to. Understanding the pattern is the first step toward change.

The Carpenter Shed is proud to provide licensed and trained counselors specifically to help young men deal with gambling and other process addictions.

Read more on our blog or contact us today.

Sports betting has become part of everyday culture - ads, apps, group chats, even “friendly” competition. But constant a...
01/19/2026

Sports betting has become part of everyday culture - ads, apps, group chats, even “friendly” competition.

But constant access and pressure to win can quietly turn betting into a coping mechanism.

Just because something is normalized doesn’t mean it’s harmless. Our counselors are here to help with the real wins.

Contact our admissions team today for more insight or head to our blog.
(Source: NCAA)

Environment matters more than people realize. When distractions are removed and structure is put in place, clarity follo...
01/12/2026

Environment matters more than people realize.

When distractions are removed and structure is put in place, clarity follows. Confidence builds. Purpose becomes easier to see. This is where renewal begins.

Swipe to take a look inside The Carpenter Shed.

01/07/2026

The Louisiana Mental Health Conference is excited to announce that we will be welcoming Olivia Mason, MS, LMFT, CSTAT, CPTT, CMAT back to present for 2026!

Olivia will be presenting on "Always Online: Technology Addiction and Adolescents"

Registration is open! https://www.louisianamentalhealthconference.com/registration

April 20th - 21st 2026 | Baton Rouge, LA

January isn’t about pressure or perfection. It’s about resetting. Developing a new way of thinking, building healthy hab...
01/05/2026

January isn’t about pressure or perfection. It’s about resetting.

Developing a new way of thinking, building healthy habits, and learning to find out who you truly are.

Reset is where real change starts.

Swipe to learn more about our four phases of treatment for young men ages 16-20 in Louisiana.

Growth isn’t flashy, but it pays off in ways that matter. More confidence, better clarity, more energy - all from doing ...
12/22/2025

Growth isn’t flashy, but it pays off in ways that matter. More confidence, better clarity, more energy - all from doing the work day by day.

These are the “gifts” that last long after the holidays.

Swipe to see what growth gives.

As we close out 2025, we’re reflecting on the incredible referral partners and behavioral health professionals who helpe...
12/16/2025

As we close out 2025, we’re reflecting on the incredible referral partners and behavioral health professionals who helped make this year so meaningful. 💛
Your support allows us to keep doing what we love - helping young men find purpose, meaning and direction.

From all of us at The Carpenter Shed, thank you. Wishing you and your families a joyful holiday season and an amazing start to 2026! ✨

Social media can mess with a young man’s confidence more than he realizes. Constant comparison, chasing likes, and the p...
12/12/2025

Social media can mess with a young man’s confidence more than he realizes. Constant comparison, chasing likes, and the pressure to “keep up” online can quietly wear him down. It chips away at self-worth and makes it harder to handle real-life challenges.

If you want a clearer picture of what’s actually going on and what might help, our latest blog breaks it down in a way that makes sense.

Swipe to learn more.

Holiday breaks can give young men a much-needed reset, or they can amplify patterns that were already emerging. If scree...
12/01/2025

Holiday breaks can give young men a much-needed reset, or they can amplify patterns that were already emerging.

If screen time is starting to look less like a routine and more like a coping mechanism, The Carpenter Shed team may be able to help.

Learn more → link in bio.

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