Real Deal

10/30/2025

🎃 🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟 🎃

We are beyond excited to announce that TRC- Texas Recovery Centers has come on board for our EPIC DFW Sober Living Halloween Party 👻 🎉 🎃

Texas Recovery Centers – Where Healing Meets Nature. Located just 45 minutes southeast of Dallas in beautiful Kaufman, Texas, Texas Recovery Centers offers a serene and transformative space for drug and alcohol treatment. Our 65-acre ranch is home to medical and clinical professionals who provide top-tier, evidence-based care in a setting that feels worlds away from the city.

We offer Detox, Inpatient, and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) with housing, blending structure, support, and the healing power of nature. Our patients experience full days of clinical programming complemented by enriching electives like 🎶 , yoga 🧘 , equine therapy with our 14 horses 🐎(and one very friendly donkey), zip-lining, ropes courses, fishing 🎣 , and nature walks around scenic ponds.

10/27/2025

🎃🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟👻

We are so excited to announce that Origins Recovery Center has come on board for our EPIC DFW Sober Living Halloween Party 👻 🎉 🎃

✨ Origins Texas Recovery Center & Hannah's House have been providing premier addiction treatment since 2009, offering gender-specific & gender separate care that blends the time-tested foundation of the 12-step spiritual principles with clinical excellence.

🌴 Located on the shores of South Padre Island, the oceanfront setting provides a serene backdrop for healing, connection, and lasting fellowship. Here, individuals who once felt broken & hopeless rediscover strength, passion & a renewed sense of purpose, leaving on fire for recovery! We are proud to partner with Origins Texas Recovery & Hannah's house!

10/23/2025

🎃🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟👻

We are so excited to announce that Silver Linings Sober Living has come on board for our EPIC DFW Sober Living Halloween Party 👻 🎉 🎃

💫 Silver Linings Sober Living isn’t just a house — it’s a home where women in recovery find hope, healing, and a fresh start. 💕

As a 501(c)3 non-profit based in North Dallas, we provide a supportive & structured environment that helps women truly learn what living a life of recovery looks like. 🌱

Our goal? To create a space that fosters growth, transformation, and lasting change. 🌻 Because everyone deserves the chance to find their silver lining. ✨

10/21/2025

🎃🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟👻

We are so excited to announce that Chelsea Jordan & Guardian Recovery have come on board for our EPIC DFW Sober Living Halloween Party 👻 🎉 🎃

Guardian Recovery is so much more than a treatment center — it’s a place of healing, hope, and new beginnings. 💙✨

Their team is dedicated to helping individuals break free from addiction and reclaim their lives through compassionate care, evidence-based treatment, and genuine human connection. 💪💬

Every day, they guide people toward lasting recovery, personal growth, and a renewed sense of purpose. 🌱🙌

Because at Guardian Recovery, they truly believe everyone deserves a chance at a new life — and that’s exactly what they provide. 💖

10/17/2025

🎧 DJ Spotlight: DJ Austin Shook aka SHOOKNITE 🎶

From Clubs to Recovery

“I started DJing back in 2006 with an Austin collective called HypeHeadz—spinning clubs, late-night parties, and SXSW. Music was my life… until addiction took over. Every dollar I made went to my dealers, and I nearly lost everything—including the love of my life.

On May 11, 2017, I entered treatment for co***ne and alcohol addiction. This year, I celebrated 8 years sober. 🙌

Now, I bring that same energy I once poured into the party scene into recovery—helping others find hope, healing, and purpose. I’ve even had the honor of DJing sober weddings, NYE parties, and now… the biggest sober Halloween party Dallas has ever seen! 🎃👻

If you’re struggling, please know: recovery is possible. No matter your insurance or bank account—if you’re willing to do the work, we’re here to help. “💙

- Austin Shook

10/14/2025

👻🌟SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT🌟👻

We are excited to announce that The Haven Texas has come on board for our DFW Sober Living Halloween Party!!

🌟 The Haven is a leader in substance use and alcohol detox services across Texas, committed to helping individuals from all backgrounds — regardless of insurance coverage. 💙

📞 Our experienced admissions team provides 24/7 intake support, ensuring immediate access to care when it’s needed most. ⏰

🚐 We also offer safe and reliable transportation throughout Texas and beyond, making the recovery process as seamless as possible. 🌎✨

Halloween Party Details:

🚗1900 Jay Ell Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
📆 October 31, 2025
⌚️ 8-11pm

🎶 Live DJ keeping the party going
🍔 Delicious food to enjoy
🏓 Fun games for everyone
👗👔 COSTUME CONTEST 🧛‍♂️🧙‍♀️
🥇 1st place
🥈 2nd place
🥉 3rd place

10/09/2025

👻🌟SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT🌟👻

We are excited to announce that Yule Sober Living has come on board for our DFW Sober Living Halloween Party!!

Founded in 2022 by David Maschmeier and Cooper Maschmeier, Yule Sober Living is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals in recovery. Their mission is to empower members to continue their journey toward lasting sobriety while fostering a sense of community and belonging. As a non-profit, they are dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality housing where individuals can connect with like-minded peers, access resources for personal growth, and build a stable foundation for a healthier, brighter future.

Halloween Party Details

Venue: The Drawing Board
1900 Jay Ell Dr, Richardson, TX 75081

🎶 Live DJ keeping the party going
🍔 Delicious food to enjoy
🏓 Fun games for everyone
👗👔 COSTUME CONTEST 🧛‍♂️🧙‍♀️
🥇 1st place
🥈 2nd place
🥉 3rd place

10/07/2025

👻🌟SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT🌟👻

We are excited to announce that Chapter House has come on board for our DFW Sober Living Halloween Party!!

Chapter House Counseling Center isn’t a typical entry-level substance abuse outpatient provider. They work with individuals who have been exposed to other forms of treatment such as residential treatment, inpatient treatment, other intensive outpatient providers, and have often had significant exposure to the 12 steps. They go beyond traditional chemical dependency education and provide advanced-level clinical services. They dive into the lives of our clients and challenge their resistance, self-will, relapse history, self-defeating behaviors, and ineffective belief systems. They use peer accountability, 12-step immersion, experiential techniques, and family therapy to work with each client individually.

Halloween Party Details

🎶 Live DJ keeping the party going
🍔 Delicious food to enjoy
🏓 Fun games for everyone
👗👔 COSTUME CONTEST 🧛‍♂️🧙‍♀️
🥇 1st place
🥈 2nd place
🥉 3rd place

10/06/2025

👏 Meet the Team Monday 👏

🚨 Kyle Ash – Lead Admissions & Intake Specialist 🚨

When you call Real Deal, odds are you’ll get to talk to Kyle — the calm, collected voice that instantly makes things feel a little less stressful. 😌📞

He’s got a gift for staying cool under pressure, listening with real empathy, and keeping things light when life feels heavy. 🙌

From that very first call to walking you through our front door, Kyle leads with an understanding heart and genuine care — making sure every person feels seen, heard, and supported. 💬💯

Basically… if peace and patience had a face, it’d be Kyle’s (and he’d probably still be asking how you’re doing). 😎💙

10/03/2025

Congrats to a great resource on opening their second house 🙏🏻🙏🏻

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING GUYS INTO OUR SECOND SOBER LIVING HOME!

We are excited to share that we will be adding therapeutic services to what we already offer at our second house. Our guys will receive individual as well as group therapy or yoga weekly!

Please reach out to Corey for a tour of our new home and to connect about what we do at Mecca!

Corey Bowers
337-991-3019
Corey@meccarecovery.com

10/03/2025

👻🌟SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT🌟👻

We are excited to announce that Mecca Recovery Solutions has come on board for our DFW Sober Living Halloween Party!!

"At Mecca Recovery Solutions, we’re men helping men. We know the chaos of addiction because we’ve lived it— and we know the freedom that comes from breaking free. Through real accountability, solid structure, and brotherhood that doesn’t quit, we offer a place to heal, rebuild, and rise stronger. Our focus is simple: rebuild the mind, strengthen the body, and restore the spirit—so life has meaning again." - Corey Bowers, Founder

Program Services Include:
- Weekly individual and group therapy/yoga sessions
(Only offered at our Oak Highland location)
- All food included (Weekly grocery trips)
- Transportation assistance (Mental, spiritual, and
physical health activities)
- On-duty staff 24 hours a day
- Medication supervision
- Breathalyzer twice daily and drug testing weekly
- Bi-weekly family updates
- Life skills development (Resume building, job search
coaching, and budgeting)
- 12-step, job, and school accountability
- Gym membership included and personal training
sessions 2 times a month
- Weekly accountability group & weekly recovery group
- Monthly planned community activities (We cover the
costs)

Halloween Party Details

🎶 Live DJ keeping the party going
🍔 Delicious food to enjoy
🏓 Fun games for everyone
👗👔 COSTUME CONTEST 🧛‍♂️🧙‍♀️
🥇 1st place
🥈 2nd place
🥉 3rd place

Date: Friday October 31, 2025
Time: 8-11pm
Address: 1900 Jay Ell Dr, Richardson, TX 75081

If you have any questions about the event, please contact David Wolf at (972) 336-1049.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE
So come dressed to impress and let’s make this a Halloween to remember! 🕷️🍬🖤

09/29/2025

👏 Meet the Team Monday 👏

🌟 Program Coordinator: Carson Smith 🌟

Our guy Carson somehow manages to be both the calm in the storm and the storm you don’t want to mess with. 💪😎 Around here, Carson is known for his assertive yet chill vibe that keeps our sober living residents feeling safe, supported, and on track.

From handling crisis de-escalation like a pro 🧯 to coaching residents through recovery 🗣️✨, Carson has a gift for stepping into tough situations with confidence and heart. He’s also the one making sure accountability stays real with drug testing and incident investigations 🕵️‍♂️.

On top of that, Carson’s training up our house managers 📚, taking charge of case management 📂, and even handling resident transfers 🚚 with ease. Basically, if it’s happening in the house, Carson’s got it under control.