St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center

05/12/2026

Our very own Jessica Monsour, LPC, NCC, CGP will be presenting at Open Health Care Clinic's Open Talks Event on Wednesday, May 20th, covering the neuroscience behind addiction: dopamine, memory, reinforcement, and how the brain gets rewired by substance use.

If you've ever wanted a clear, clinically grounded explanation of what addiction does to the brain, this is for you.

Open to the public. 1 Clinical CEU provided. Noon to 1:00 pm.

RSVP at opentalks.vfairs.com.

05/11/2026

We’re proud to share that Brandy Klingman, CEO of St. Christopher’s and Magnolia Belle Addiction Wellness Centers, was invited to attend a White House Office of National Drug Control Policy meeting hosted by Drug Czar Sarah Carter.

The meeting brought together leaders from across the country to discuss important conversations surrounding treatment, recovery, and prevention, along with opportunities for continued collaboration and positive change within the behavioral health space.

Grateful to be part of meaningful discussions that continue moving recovery and mental health care forward.

04/26/2026

Movement is medicine. But like any intervention, it works best when clinicians understand how and when to use it.

Join us at Longleaf Recovery Baldwin on May 15 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our next CE training: Exercise and Mental Health: When It Helps, When It Hurts, and What Clinicians Should Know.

Led by Travis Weisbrod, MS, EP-C, CSCS, Wellness Director at St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center , this 3 NBCC-approved hour session explores the neurobiological, psychological, and behavioral effects of physical activity as an intervention for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, and when exercise can become a maladaptive behavior in certain populations.

Whether you're a therapist, counselor, or behavioral health professional, this training gives you practical, evidence-based tools to integrate into your clinical work.

📍 13920 Cypress Way, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
🗓 May 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exercise-and-mental-health-when-it-helps-when-it-hurts-and-what-to-know-tickets-1987347393552?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Longleaf Recovery and Wellness is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7709.

04/22/2026

Early awareness leads to better outcomes.

We invite parents and families to attend the Vital Signs Family Forum on April 30, where Brandy Klingman, CEO of St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center, will join a panel of local leaders focused on youth mental health and substance use prevention.

This community conversation is designed to provide practical insight, community support, and a clearer understanding of how to recognize and respond to early signs of risk.

Free and open to the public. Registration required.

03/29/2026

03/16/2026

We are so proud to sponsor this year’s Louisiana Group Psychotherapy Society’s Spring Institute taking place April 11–12 at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU in Baton Rouge.

We are especially excited to share that Micha Matherne, LCSW, Family Program Director for St. Christopher’s Addiction Wellness Center and Magnolia Belle, will be serving as one of the experiential group leaders for the event.

Events like this create space for meaningful dialogue and discovery within the professional community.

If you have not registered yet, there is still time to join!

https://lgpsonline.org/2026-spring-institute

02/25/2026

Real recovery unfolds over time.

It’s built through daily choices, honest conversations, and learning how to stay present when things feel uncomfortable.

At St. Christopher’s, we give people the space and support needed to do the deeper work that lasts.

02/18/2026

This is healing in motion.

Recovery does not stay confined to a group room. It unfolds out here, in the woods, on the trail, and in shared moments where men move forward together. They talk honestly, laugh freely, and experience life without substances, often for the first time in a long while.
This is experiential work in action. It is not only about staying sober, but about learning how to live well, engage with others, and build a life that feels worth protecting.

02/11/2026

The Wellness Program at St. Christopher’s reflects what’s possible when recovery is approached holistically.

Led by Travis Weisbrod, MS, EP-C, CSCS, a St. Christopher’s alumnus with 14 years of sobriety, the program integrates physical fitness, mental health, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and self-care into daily treatment.

Travis’s work is grounded in both science and lived experience, helping clients move beyond simply staying sober and toward building balanced, resilient lives they want to protect.

02/05/2026

Our Director of Community Engagement, Hope Aldred, and Admissions Coordinator Frances Taylor recently spent time at the University of Georgia, connecting with campus leaders dedicated to student mental health and recovery.

During their time on campus they met with Beau Seagraves, Associate Vice President for Student Well-Being, Carrie Smith, Director of Student Care and Outreach, and Ayesha Al-Akhdar, Collegiate Recovery Community Program Coordinator.

They left with a lot of hope for students and families and deep appreciation for the professionals working every day to make campuses safer and more supportive spaces.

02/04/2026

Lasting recovery doesn’t come from shortcuts. It comes from consistency.

St. Christopher’s long-term, community based model is designed to support meaningful change across physical, emotional, and relational health. We believe healing requires time, intention, and an environment that allows growth.

Sustainable recovery is built, not rushed.