If you are looking at our website, you or your family or loved ones are likely struggling with alcohol or substance use disorder. In light of the current climate around the coronavirus and potential risks what is the best thing to do at this exact time? This time in our history is somewhat unprecedented and there certainly is not a … Read More
Out of Caution, Reunion 2020 Will Not Be Held
Our beautiful campus in the Texas Hill Country provides a healing environment for men and women seeking treatment and a successful start on the road to recovery. And, under normal circumstances, it’s a place where hundreds of alumni and their families and friends gather the first weekend in May to celebrate sobriety and a brighter future. This year, however, the … Read More
Former Counselor Finds Grace, New Skill During Stroke Recovery
Former La Hacienda Collegiate Program counselor Amy DuCharme holds the design she created for Reunion 2020. Amy DuCharme (Madrid) had just arrived at her Kerrville home that hot August 2017 day following her shift as a women’s collegiate counselor at La Hacienda. “I was home about 10 minutes. My partner, Lee, had also come home. He said something to me, … Read More
Sober Living Homes Support Continuing Recovery
You have successfully completed residential treatment and are set to start the next phase of recovery. What’s next? It might be living in a sober living home (SLH). SLHs provide a sheltered, encouraging, and inexpensive place to live. Drugs and alcohol are prohibited, and your homemates are all working toward the same goal–building a life that supports their recovery efforts. … Read More
Alumni staff visit local groups in February and March
Our Alumni Support team is traveling during February and March to meet with community-based groups around the state. Sabine Kuenzel will participate in the Feb. 5 meeting of the Austin group and the Feb. 6 meeting of the College Station group. Clay Eaton and Dale Trees will travel to San Antonio for the Feb. 10 gathering of that alumni group. … Read More
Reunion 2020 Speakers Announced
Reunion 2020 will not be held out of concern regarding the novel coronavirus. For more information. “These speakers are all recovered and are hugely active in the 12 step fellowships,” says Chris Raymer, Recovery Community Director for La Hacienda. Most Satisfactory Years are Ahead This year’s Reunion theme is “The most satisfactory years of your existence lie ahead” (Big Book … Read More
La Hacienda’s Sweet explores ‘Institutes of Quality’ with Aetna leaders
Photo–Michelle Sweet (back to camera) talks with Dr. Mark Friedlander, Chief Medical Officer, and Cara McNulty, Vice President of Aetna Behavioral Health. (Photos courtesy of Aetna) Our residential treatment facility is in rural Central Texas, but La Hacienda’s professional staff ranges far and wide to network with industry professionals and gather resources that help us provide top care. That’s why … Read More
Alumni Reunion 2020 is May 1-3 in Hunt
Reunion 2020 will not be held out of caution related to novel coronavirus. For more information. Enter May 1-3, 2020, on your digital device or circle it on your paper calendar for La Hacienda’s 48th annual Alumni Reunion in Hunt, Texas. This year’s reunion theme is, “The most satisfactory years of your existence lie ahead” (Big Book p. 152). Alumni, … Read More
Clay and Dale to Attend San Antonio Alumni Meeting
La Hacienda alumni support representatives Clay Eaton and Dale Trees will participate in the regular San Antonio Alumni Group meeting on Monday, Jan 13. The group’s session starts at 7 p.m. at the La Hacienda Community Outreach Office, 7400 Blanco Rd., Suite 129. Clay and Dale will share information about the annual Alumni Reunion coming up in May and other … Read More
From Ropes to Licensing, Beth Kept Us Steady
Making learning about safety interesting: Facility Compliance Manager Beth Fearing holds bling given away at this year’s Safety Carnival. We wish a happy retirement to Beth Fearing, our long-time Facility Compliance Advisor, whose final work day here was Monday, Dec. 16. Beth made sure that La Hacienda met operational, health, and safety standards set by the Joint Commission, the State … Read More