Bay Area Recovery Center

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

Inside Bay Area Recovery Center—where the work happens.
Different voices. One message.

If you need help, we're here.

04/30/2026

What if the thing you’ve been avoiding… is the thing that sets you free?
James Havel, LCDC, talking about truth and excuses in recovery.

04/28/2026

In this video, James Havel talks about wood that was once discarded and burned—and how it was brought back to life.
During that same time, James was battling cancer, and Susan had broken her leg. In the middle of all of it—taking care of her and building this table—something changed.
What he was bringing back to life… was also bringing him back to life.
There’s a deeper truth in that.
The Carpenter brings all of us back to life.
And that’s what we believe in at Bay Area Recovery Center—
helping people come back to life.

04/27/2026

The Spring 2026 Alcothon hosted by New Hope Women’s Center is taking place May 1st–3rd. This is not an event affiliated with us—we simply want to help support and highlight opportunities in the recovery community.
If you’re looking for connection, speakers, and fellowship, this is a great opportunity to be around others walking the same path.

04/24/2026

Billy Smith (Agent 3) leading group.
“We are men and women who have lost the ability to control our drinking.”
A reminder of the reality of this illness.

04/22/2026

Reposted. Counselors John & Malissa Hite discussing using and drinking thoughts, and why sharing them matters.

04/22/2026

Malissa Hite, LCDC, breaks down the effects of alcohol.

04/20/2026

Conversations with Blake:
A lot of people hesitate to get help because they’re worried about work, insurance, and what happens if they step away.
In this video, Blake breaks down:
• What FMLA is
• Who qualifies
• Difference between FMLA and Short-Term Disability
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.

04/17/2026

This wood is over 140 years old. Burnt. Discarded. Left to be thrown away. James Havel saw something different. He took what was overlooked and gave it new life. Years of buildup—layers of what others thought it should be—had to be stripped away for it to be renewed for its true purpose.
Now it sits in our outpatient office, used every day.
What was once considered waste… now serves a purpose.
Recovery looks a lot like this. People come in feeling broken, written off, or too far gone.
But with the right help, something changes.
And what once felt lost transforms into a new way of living.

04/16/2026

Joe Becnel, who advocates for our clients through insurance and utilization reviews, shares about his own experience—and what it looked like to ask for help.

A real moment of surrender, and where change begins.

If this resonates and you need help, we’re here.
(713) 512-5945

04/14/2026

A day in treatment at Bay Area Recovery Center.

Group with Chuck and Greg.

“Our hope is the maintenance and growth of a spiritual experience.”