The Pines and Cady Hill Recovery Center

04/21/2026

Lindsey Ward and Shayla Hoover with Recovery Support Services are teaming up to highlight former clients of PACH who have become our success stories.

Today we are highlighting a client that completed our program, put in the required work and is now a staff member here at PACH. Sandy has worked hard to be where she is today, and we are so proud of her.

Sandy's Story...
My life before coming to Recovery House was so unmanageable. I was living in and out of hotel rooms. I did not know from one day to the next where I was going to lay my head at night. But I did know I was going to have my drugs and alcohol. During this time, I met someone and we began hanging out and that turned into a relationship. Little did I know he was getting in trouble with the law. Not long after our relationship started, I was arrested and charged with possession of m**h. You would have thought that it would be my rock bottom, but it wasn't. I was arrested 2 more times over a 2-year time frame. I now had 2 possessions of m**h charges and 1 for sneaking contraband into the facility. So here I was with 3 felonies and out on bond.
Then Ms. Susan Lippincott came into my life. She told me I was going to be on drug court, and I had to go to rehab. At this point in my life, I was ready for a change. I was 46 and not getting any younger. I didn't have anything in my life. So off to Recovery House I went. Don't get me wrong, I was scared to death. I didn't have any idea what was about to happen. I will never forget the day I got there. My daddy took me and we pulled up and Jordan Butler came out with her arms open and said, "You must be Sandy?!” I said yes and she told my dad that was going to be fine and they were going to take good care of me. So, for the next 3 months, Recovery House was my home.
When I completed treatment, I went to sober living for 14 months. I got a job while in treatment. That is som**hing that I haven't had in a long time. I was working at Sunflower, going to meetings, meeting up with my sponsor Shayla, and doing service work. My life started changing for the better. And today my life is the best it's ever been. After 1 year of sobriety, I applied for a job at PACH and am now an RCW there. I was so excited to work at the place that saved my life.
After completing 14 months of sober living, I was able to get my own place and purchase a car. That seems simple to most, but people in recovery understand what a huge accomplishment that is. I can pay my bills by myself with no help. I get to work with other wonderful people in recovery also. I look up to these co-workers because they are part of my recovery. I couldn't ask for a better place to work than here at PACH. Thanks, Berrell, you are the best boss ever!

02/18/2026

Lindsey Ward and Shayla Hoover with Recovery Support Services are teaming up to highlight former clients of PACH who have become our success stories.

Today we are highlighting a family that has walked in addiction together and now they are all showing out in sobriety. These people are living proof that families can get sober together. We now introduce Taylor Pickens, Cheyenne Ramos, Katherine Pickens, and Michael Hemphill.

Taylor’s Testimony:
There was a time in my life where all I wanted and knew was drugs. I lost who I was. My dad was at the end of his life when I knew I needed help. The day I was supposed to admit to Cady Hill, my dad passed. That next week was a blur. The day after my dad’s funeral, I checked into Cady Hill. My boyfriend, now husband, had just come home from rehab. It was hard. The first 30 days were really hard. I will never forget Lindsey sitting with me and talking to me about losing her father and remaining sober. Ashely Treat was with me as I received my father’s ashes. I am now 3.5 years sober, and I look back at the time I was in rehab as my biggest blessing. I watched my entire family get sober one by one. Now we spend Sundays in church and holidays together. We have built memories we can actually remember. I am working towards mending relationships I crushed along my path, and I thank God everyday for the life I live today.

After Taylor, we had the privilege of meeting Cheyenne. Cheyenne saw what Taylor had and wanted it for herself.

Cheyenne’s Testimony:
Before Recovery House I ran the streets chasing alcohol, drugs and men. I was a terrible person and only cared about myself and my wants. I had completely abandoned my kids and ran from my family that cared about me. I was so lost. It was during the holidays, and I was all alone and knew I wanted more in life. I came to Recovery House and stayed 90 days. When I got to rehab, I was scared, unsure, sick and hurt. I remained hopeful and willing. I had a great therapist, Elizabeth, that worked with me through trauma and helped me dig deeper into who I was. I now have 2 years sober. I have my kids back and restored relationships with family members.
Are there any staff that made an impact on your sobriety? Cheyenne said every staff member made a huge impact on her sobriety because they loved her until she loved herself again. Angie was the one that talked sense into me, and I could feel her prayers every time she prayed them. Lindsey shot it to me straight every time, her bluntness made me face the reality of life. Alex helped build my self confidence back up.

Cheyenne graduated from our program on a Friday, and her mother came to Cady Hill that Monday. She knew it was time to get sober now.

Katherine’s Testimony:
My life before Cady Hill was a total mess. I am 51 years old and had been on drugs for over 30 years. I was not a good wife, mother, daughter, or even a good person. I lied so much to cover my drug use that I lost everything. I watched my now adult children follow in my footsteps and become addicts also. I not only used drugs with them, but I also supplied drugs for them. I hated myself for many reasons, but especially for failing my children. My life had become dark and lonely. I watched my ex-husband and children get sober and I knew I wanted it so bad. I had many fears. I was scared I was too old or that I just couldn’t do it. I remember talking to Saless during my intake. Her voice was so kind and she gave me hope. She told me it was never too late. I will never forget those words. I looked and felt like death when I came in. I remember Shayla coming to me on day 4 and saying that she needed me to wake up, that I wasn’t going to lay there and die on her watch. When she said that, som**hing in me woke up. I got up that day and never looked back. The 12 steps and Cady Hill gave me my life back and I thank God for it every day.

We can’t tell this family success testimony without including Michael Hemphill.

He completed our program and began his recovery journey at Crossroads. In that time, him and Katherine met and fell in love. She was so used to toxic and abusive relationships that was fueled by drug use. Katherine prayed that God would send her a Godly sober man, and that’s when her and Michael’s relationship began. We joke about rehab romances but these 2 are meant to be together.

12/25/2025

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from the PACH staff. ❤️

12/16/2025

Lindsey Ward and Shayla Hoover with Recovery Support Services are teaming up to highlight former clients of PACH who have become our success stories.

Today we highlight Maggie Moor. Maggie is a Recovery House success story and we are so proud of the work she is doing in the mental health field.

Maggie’s story….

Before Recovery House, my life was consumed by survival. I spent my teenage years and early twenties numbing pain with alcohol and drugs, especially Xanax. By 2021, I had confused m**h with love, attachment, and belonging. It stripped me of hope, faith, and humanity. I stayed awake for days at a time, disconnected from reality, chasing a high that cost me my soul. Nothing mattered. Not consequences. Not relationships. Not myself.
I entered Recovery House scared, still high, and terrified of the crash ahead. The unknown felt overwhelming, but the safety and unconditional love I experienced the moment I arrived gave me hope I had not felt in years.
I stayed three months inpatient and then transitioned next door. I rode the bus to a minimum wage job placing saw blades into boxes. It was humbling and uncomfortable, but it was where stability was built. On the days I wanted to leave but stayed, stability was built. When I was diagnosed with a chronic illness, stability was built. When I experienced a miscarriage, stability was built. Recovery House taught me how to sit with pain without numbing it or destroying myself.
Today, I have four years in recovery as of November 16. I worked my way from Ability Works to office jobs, waitressing, hospital switchboard work, and eventually a full time position in behavioral health. I enrolled in college, graduated magna cm laude with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in psychology, and began my master’s program in clinical social work. I just finished finals with A’s and a B while working full time. I am exhausted, but I am aligned. I live by my values. I show up with integrity. I believe in people again.
Recovery House did not just help me get clean. It gave me structure, values, and a future. It showed me unconditional love from people who understand addiction and refuse to give up on those the world has written off.
Every staff member played a role in saving my life. From Jordan at the front desk, who brought light into dark days, to Cheryl, the nurse, who refused to let us sleep through life. To Katrina, who helped turn trauma into strength. To Saless, our house mom and a constant reminder of unconditional love. To Angie, who prayed over us as we slept, Amanda, who brought joy in small moments, and Berrell, who helped us build a foundation through IOP at the completion of the program. Their words mattered. Their presence mattered. Their love restored my faith in humanity.

12/03/2025

🎄🎅 Come see us at the Columbus Christmas Parade!

Grab a picture with Santa and enter our holiday raffle while you’re here! We will draw for raffle prizes on January 12th!

12/01/2025

📣 Parade Update!

Due to expected rain, the Columbus Christmas Parade has been postponed to Wednesday! We hope to see everyone there for pictures with Santa - thank you for understanding!

11/20/2025

We’re excited to share that our Pines and Cady Hill Recovery Center website has been updated!

Explore our programs, meet our team, and learn more about the services we offer.

👉 Visit us online to see what’s new!

Pines & Cady Hill Recovery Center, addiction treatment in the heart of historic downtown Columbus. Multiple levels of care are available including short to long-term individual as well as outpatient services.

11/20/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄✨

PACH will be celebrating at the Columbus Christmas Parade, and we can’t wait to see you there! Stop by for photos with Santa, good company, and our holiday raffle - your support helps make a difference in the lives of our clients in recovery!

10/13/2025

Lindsey Ward and Shayla Hoover with Recovery Support Services are teaming up to highlight former clients of PACH who have become our success stories.

Today we highlight Keifer Carver. Keifer shows that recovery is possible when you are willing to give it your all. We are so proud of everything he is accomplishing.

Keifer’s story…

My name is Keifer Carver. My sobriety date is 3/10/22.
“ Before coming to PACH, I was in a cycle of chronic relapsing and always found myself in the jailhouse. After completing treatment and going through IOP, I worked on myself with the help of great people and got to the root cause of my issues. Now I have a great job, happily engaged, and in the works of purchasing a house. I’ve completed probation and completely a free man.”

Who is someone at PACH that made an impact on you?
“Ms. Audie Dauber had a big impact on me as my counselor. I need the non biased opinion on my life and she was really patient with me, and camille as well. We went through couples counseling and are where we are at today and Ms. Audie is a huge part in that.”

We couldn’t be prouder of Keifer and the incredible dedication he’s shown throughout his sobriety. Join us in celebrating his tenacity, strength and progress in the comments!

09/22/2025

See you at the car wash on Friday September 26th at 8:00am!

09/17/2025

Lindsey Ward and Shayla Hoover with Recovery Support Services are teaming up to highlight former clients of PACH who have become success stories. Today we highlight Donnie Harris.

Donnie is the epitome of what recovery should look like!

My name is Donnie Harris. My sobriety date is October 2, 2023. I was born 03/13/1990 in Starkville, MS. My mother’s name is Angela Harris. I also had a good Grandmother and Granddaddy that helped raise me also. I was raised in Brooksville, MS. I grew up working on cars, go carts, 4-wheelers, and chainsaws. I come from a good family and had a lot of friends growing up. We would hang out partying all night drinking and doing drugs. I didn’t want to listen to my parents. I wanted to do what I wanted to do. I was a good person who loved going to church, reading my bible, and to studying my bible. From a young age I had a problem with alcohol and drugs. I wanted to get help but didn’t know how to get help. I ended up going to prison. I thought I was hiding my addiction from everyone, but I wasn’t. My entire family knew. I lost both my grandparents while I was in prison.
I got out of prison and came to PACH. After 90 days, I went to the CRL apartments to continue to work on my recovery. PACH helped me change my life. They are good people that loved and supported me. I thank God that I got clean and sober and plan to stay that way.

Who is someone at PACH that made an impact on your sobriety? “Mr. Berrell always listens to me and taught me about my mental health, recovery and this program. Everybody at PACH for helping me get sober.
I also want to thank Daniel Brown. He helped me and believed in me. I have worked for him for 3 years and he never lost faith in me.”

Yall help us congratulate Donnie in the comments on all of his accomplishments thus far!!

09/04/2025

You all may know and have heard of the name of our beloved, Greta Cox. She has inspired so many through her story, her selfless actions, and her sponsorship in Columbus! She is a true pillar in this community. What started out as a small vision by Greta a year ago, has grown into som**hing truly incredible - The Way Out Group! Yesterday, Greta hosted The First Anniversary of The Way Out Group by having Missy W. (also known as Mama Justice) as the guest speaker. We were touched by Mama Justice’s vulnerability and happy to love on Greta for all of her accomplishments! Here’s to many more years of love and support for The Way Out Group! ❤️