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We are committed to serving the broader community as a source of support and education about alcohol use disorder and other addictions. As part of that commitment, we routinely host events, work with the community and publish reliable and timely information related to addiction, recovery, relapse, prevention and family services.
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What does Pavillon’s Extended Care program do? And who is it for? The Extended Care program at Pavillon helps to: strengthen one’s recovery when recovery by itself is in decline; address patterns of recovery and relapse when they are repeating over time; manage the complexity some people experience that routine treatment does not usually provide. … Continued
Family visitation can be both a wonderful thing and an important opportunity. But how so? And in what ways? Photo Credit: Natalie Pedigo, Unsplash Well, family visitation can help start the process of normalizing both the new that is special and also the new that is every-day and mundane. Sometimes life is a little harder and … Continued
Alcoholism and drug addiction rarely develop in social isolation. After all, people rarely exist in social isolation. In treatment settings we see the reality of the social embeddedness of this disease in the reactions of the patient and family members to the opportunity for change. Change can be hard even when it’s desired. After all, … Continued
Each year around the time of our Alumni reunion we count up the total number of years of individual recovery that are represented among our staff. How many collective years of recovery do you guess the Pavillon staff have? And what good can be found in that collective wisdom? To start thinking about the value … Continued
The Pavillon campus sits on just over 160 acres of natural and luxurious land in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, about 45 minutes from Asheville. The campus contains a natural waterfall, a lake, walking trails around the lake, and trails through the woods. Those woods themselves contain a treeless … Continued
One of the greatest health issues plaguing our society, identified by the World Health Organization as “the biggest health epidemic of the 21st century” is stress leading to burnout. It is believed to cost Americans up to $300 billion per year in healthcare costs, both personal and business. It impacts every part of your physical, … Continued
Have you ever wondered if there are any medications that are not addictive, and can also help with an alcohol use disorder? Some of the most reliable, useful, and brief information sources for details of this kind, written for the public, are found at the: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) National Institute … Continued
Many who reach the jumping off point for recovery are at a loss as to how to get started. For years they’ve tried to quit but were unable to. Now that a crisis (physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual) has precipitated a desperate need to stop using, they feel alone and lost. If they are fortunate … Continued
Part of the recovery process is learning about ourselves, re-starting our personal spirituality, and finding a spiritual higher power. This is not always easy work and we would often much rather focus on something other than our inner work. If the distraction of technology is available, it is easy to turn away from this challenging, … Continued
The idea of self-care may be a foreign concept for many. That is certainly true of MANY people in early recovery. Often, we do not know our “self” very well yet and have no idea what “care” that self may need. Others may think that someone else is supposed to take “care” of them or … Continued
Friday Pavillon Update:
Pavillon friends and Colleagues,
We have POWER at Pavillon! The power came on late yesterday afternoon.
Now begins the process of restoring all of our internal systems, and anxiously awaiting internet and communication services.
Our Facilities’ staff are on the campus assessing needs for critical resources such as water, the wastewater system, and our Chiller which provides our air conditioning and heat.
Outside resource agencies for these systems have been notified in anticipation of the completion of restoration and obtaining approval as required for these services prior to bringing patients back to campus.
The timeline for re-opening is soon, although we do not have an exact date. We hope that it will be next week, pending any unforeseen challenges. Time will tell.
In the meantime, please do not come to the campus. We will keep you informed of our progress through these updates, including when the campus is open to staff and then to our patients.
Stay safe and stay tuned for future updates. Please share with others who may have limited access to communication venues.
In gratitude,
Barbara Bennett, CEO