Real Deal

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.

09/25/2025

🎃👻‼️ SAVE THE DATE ‼️👻🎃

We’ve teamed up with some of the BEST sober livings in DFW to throw the ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN PARTY 🕸️🪩✨

Get ready for a night full of fun, community, and spooky vibes—all in a safe & sober space 🧡💀

🎶 Live DJ keeping the party going
🍔 Delicious food to enjoy
🏓 Fun games for everyone

👗👔 COSTUME CONTEST 🧛‍♂️🧙‍♀️
🥇 1st place
🥈 2nd place
🥉 3rd place

So come dressed to impress and let’s make this a Halloween to remember! 🕷️🍬🖤

✨ Each week we’ll be announcing the amazing sober livings uniting to make this party happen, PLUS our awesome community partners sponsoring the costume contest prizes! Stay tuned 👀🎁🎃

09/22/2025

💙🤝 Meet the Team Monday 🤝💙

Rachel Hambuchen: Clinical Program Coordinator

We’re so excited to shine the spotlight on Rachel, a vital part of our clinical team who brings heart, professionalism, and dedication to everything she does. In her role, Rachel coordinates and supports our clinical programs while also providing supervision for staff and interns. She plays a key role in ensuring the highest quality of care and keeping our program operations running smoothly. Beyond that, Rachel assists with developing and implementing new clinical services, serves as a trusted crisis interventionist in high-risk situations, and meets individually with clients to provide therapy and support.

What truly sets Rachel apart is her commitment to going above and beyond—making sure both clients and clinicians feel valued, supported, and empowered. Her leadership and compassion not only strengthen our programs but also create a safe and encouraging space for healing and growth. 💙

09/15/2025

🌟 Meet the Team Monday 🌟

🩷Kalee Hughes — Director of Admissions 🫡

Kalee leads our incredible intake and admissions team with heart, professionalism, and passion 💪🏽💙. With her leadership, every potential client is welcomed with genuine compassion and care, making the transition into treatment smooth and supportive. Her years of experience in the education field have equipped her with the skills to guide others with excellence—blessing both Real Deal and the clients we serve!

Her dedication ensures that our admissions process is more than just a first step—it’s a hopeful beginning ❤️. We’re so grateful for the way she guides her team and serves our clients every day!

Drop a 👏👏👏 for Kalee in the comments!
in the comments!

09/08/2025

✨ Meet the Team Monday ✨

💜Claire Gonya- Operations Coordinator💜

Claire is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse who keeps our programs running smoothly and our clients supported every step of the way. From coordinating daily operations to making sure schedules, groups, and logistics flow seamlessly, Claire helps create an environment where healing and recovery can thrive.

Whether she’s stepping in to facilitate a group, aligning workflows across departments, or helping clients stay on track with their treatment plans, Claire does it all with professionalism and heart. 💙

Drop a 👏 in the comments to help us celebrate Claire and all she does for our Real Deal family!

09/01/2025

👏 Meet the Team Monday 👏

💙Casey McKeown- Director of Sober Living 🏠

She’s the glue that holds our house together—bringing accountability, encouragement, and lots of laughs. 🙌 From check-ins to life skills, Casey makes sure everyone feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive. 🌟

When she’s not leading the way, you’ll catch her building LEGOs 🧱 or studying for her Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy at ACU 📚.

Recovery is serious—but with Casey, there’s always room for connection, coffee, and community. ☕️💫

08/26/2025

👏 Meet the Team Monday 👏

🚨Cooper McDaniel- Lead Admissions Specialist 🚨

🚀 Cooper’s in the House! 🚀
When you call Real Deal, chances are the first voice you hear is Cooper’s—and trust us, you’re in good hands. 🙌 He’s got the perfect mix of understanding, compassionate , and humorous to make the admissions process way less stressful. Basically, he’s the guy making sure your first step with us feels like a win. 💯