Lead Changes Recovery Center

Lead Changes Recovery Center Equine Assisted Therapy programs, team building and Addictions Counseling. Equine-Assisted Therapy
Horses are powerful partners in healing.

About Us
At Lead Changes Recovery & Equine Therapy Center, we believe true healing begins when people rediscover their worth, rebuild trust, and find the courage to step forward with confidence. Our Why
We exist to create a safe place where individuals can heal, grow, and find hope. By walking alongside people in their recovery journey, we guide them to reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them. Every session is built on compassion, respect, and the belief that change is possible for anyone willing to take the first step. What We Do
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Services
As a DOT SAP provider, we help employees navigate Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT return-to-duty processes with professionalism, clarity, and care. Our SAP services are designed to ensure compliance while prioritizing personal accountability and long-term recovery, while supporting them as they get back to work. Through guided equine-assisted therapy sessions, clients learn trust, communication, boundaries, and self-awareness in a hands-on, experiential way. Horses mirror human emotions, offering honest feedback that leads to breakthroughs in personal growth, leadership, and recovery. Addictions Counseling
We provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling for individuals and families impacted by addiction. Our approach combines clinical expertise with relational support, enabling clients to uncover the root causes of their issues, develop resilience, and create sustainable recovery plans. Our Approach
Healing is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why we combine professional counseling, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and equine therapy to meet clients where they are. Every individual is unique, and we design personalized pathways that honor each person’s story, strengths, and goals. Who We Serve
Individuals seeking recovery from addiction - First Responders, Youth to Adults


Employees and employers navigating the SAP process


Families affected by substance use


Community members looking for growth through equine-assisted therapy with their mental health professional


Team Building and Leadership Workshops


Education and Training in Substance Use, Safety, and Trends


We work with clients and families who are involved with CPS and the Courts. Why Horses, Why Us
The name Lead Changes comes from horsemanship, where a horse shifts its leading leg mid-stride. Just like in life, those changes can be difficult but necessary for moving forward smoothly. At Lead Changes Recovery & Equine Therapy Center, we help people make their own lead changes—transformations that allow them to live with purpose, freedom, and hope.

Sometimes the strongest version of you is the one who finally says, “I’m done staying the same.”Growth isn’t easy. Chang...
11/21/2025

Sometimes the strongest version of you is the one who finally says, “I’m done staying the same.”

Growth isn’t easy. Change isn’t comfortable. And frustration?
It’s often the spark that pushes us to level up.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we walk beside you as you step into that stronger version of yourself — the one who’s ready to heal, grow, and keep going.

You don’t have to do it alone.
But the power to begin? That’s already within you. 💛

Marijuana's Effect on Brain Changes Linked with Neuropsychiatric Disorders. As ma*****na use continues to rise, with ove...
11/21/2025

Marijuana's Effect on Brain Changes Linked with Neuropsychiatric Disorders.
As ma*****na use continues to rise, with over 55 million Americans using it each year, research is beginning to uncover its deeper biological effects on the brain and body.

by Uma Naidoo, M.D. Director of Nutritional, Lifestyle & Metabolic Psychiatry MGH, Harvard Medical School,

A new long-term study published in Nature Mental Health by researchers at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine found that both recent and cumulative ma*****na use were linked to epigenetic changes, specifically DNA methylation.

DNA methylation doesn’t alter the genetic code itself, but it can modify how genes are expressed, essentially changing how your body reads your genome and produces key proteins. The researchers observed that ma*****na users had dozens of altered methylation sites, and these changes increased over time with continued use.

Importantly, several of these methylation changes were associated with neuropsychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance-related disorders.

While more research is needed to understand whether these changes directly contribute to disease risk, the findings suggest ma*****na use may have lasting epigenetic effects on brain and mental health pathways, especially for those genetically or biologically vulnerable. 🌿🧠

Want to learn more? Check out the study linked below!
https://lnkd.in/er45QwWx


🌟 Big Announcement from Lead Changes Recovery! 🌟We’re excited to share that Leanne is now officially licensed to see cli...
11/19/2025

🌟 Big Announcement from Lead Changes Recovery! 🌟

We’re excited to share that Leanne is now officially licensed to see clients in North Dakota, in addition to Montana!

🤝 Now accepting new clients from North Dakota and Montana for all services, including:
• Recovery Support & Coaching
• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Assessments
• SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) Services
• Anger Management
• Equine-Assisted Therapy

🕰️ Flexible Scheduling
✨ Evening appointments
✨ Weekend availability
✨ Telehealth or in-person sessions

If you’re ready to take the next step in your healing and recovery journey, we’re here to walk alongside you.
Reach out today to schedule your session.

📚🐴 Big news from Lead Changes & 7 Mile Hampshires!While showing sheep in Louisville for our sister business, we also sco...
11/16/2025

📚🐴 Big news from Lead Changes & 7 Mile Hampshires!

While showing sheep in Louisville for our sister business, we also scooped up some amazing children’s books for our Horse Powered Reading program — and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this powerful work to life.

What is Horse Powered Reading®?
• It’s a research-based, equine-assisted learning program that blends social-emotional growth with real reading skills. 
• Students interact with horses from the ground, using toys and props to represent obstacles, which helps them learn five key reading skills: phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. 
• The horses act as “reading buddies,” giving immediate, nonverbal feedback and helping students build motivation, confidence, and persistence. 
• Facilitators use the EAGALA model of equine learning, which means this is about growth, self-discovery, and problem-solving — not just academics. 
• The result? Kids don’t just learn to read — they learn to connect, reflect, and overcome what’s blocking their progress. 

At Lead Changes Recovery, we’re thrilled to offer this to our clients — helping children (or even adult clients) heal, grow, and read in a way that’s experiential, joyful, and deeply meaningful.

If you’re interested in enrolling or learning more, let us know!

11/12/2025

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🥗 Did you know that missing a meal can actually increase your risk of relapse?Recovery isn’t just about mindset — it’s a...
11/12/2025

🥗 Did you know that missing a meal can actually increase your risk of relapse?

Recovery isn’t just about mindset — it’s also about how we care for our bodies.
When your blood sugar drops, your brain (especially the prefrontal cortex — the part responsible for willpower and decision-making) doesn’t get the energy it needs to say “no” to cravings and stress triggers.

Low blood sugar can cause:
⚡ Increased stress hormones
⚡ Impaired decision-making
⚡ Reduced ability to use coping and recovery skills

👉 Tip: Eat protein every 4 hours to help stabilize your blood sugar and support your recovery journey. Small, consistent habits like this can make a big difference in maintaining balance and preventing relapse.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we focus on whole-person healing — addressing the mental, emotional, and physical sides of recovery. Because your health and your healing go hand in hand. 🐴💪

11/09/2025

🎃🫏 Pumpkin Taste Test at Lead Changes! 🫏🎃

Fall means pumpkins—and our donkey girls had their first taste! 🍂
Peanut was all in from the first bite, clearly impressed with her new seasonal snack.
Matcha, on the other hoof, wasn’t so sure… she gave it a polite try but decided nothing beats her favorite treats in the end. 😄

These little moments remind us that growth and discovery come in their own time—and sometimes, it’s okay to prefer the familiar while exploring something new. 💛

Whether it’s pumpkins, patience, or progress, it’s all part of the journey from wild to wonderful. 🌾

The Native American ritual of “smudging” or burning sage to clear the air of “bad energy” turns out to ward away more th...
11/08/2025

The Native American ritual of “smudging” or burning sage to clear the air of “bad energy” turns out to ward away more than just “negative vibes.”

A recent study showed burning the herb in a room for an hour reduced the number of airborne bacteria by a whopping 94%.

The room remained almost entirely disinfected for over 24 hours, and seven strains of disease-causing bacteria previously present in the room still could not be detected 30 days later.

”We have demonstrated that using medicinal smoke it is possible to completely eliminate diverse plant and human pathogenic bacteria of the air within confined space,” wrote the study’s authors, from the National Botanical Research Institute in India.

Sage is also used in herbal medicine internally as a powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

The smoke created by burning the plant is also used as an insect repellent.

So instead of an expensive air purifier, you might try sage instead! Also, open the curtains. Another study has shown sunlight to be another excellent disinfectant.

🚛 SAP Return to Duty Services Now Available in Montana & Western North DakotaHi everyone — I’m Leanne Hoagland, MAB, LAC...
11/05/2025

🚛 SAP Return to Duty Services Now Available in Montana & Western North Dakota

Hi everyone — I’m Leanne Hoagland, MAB, LAC, SAP, and I’m proud to offer Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) services through Lead Changes Recovery.

As a DOT-qualified SAP, I work with employees in safety-sensitive positions who need to complete the Return-to-Duty process after a DOT violation. My mission is simple — to provide efficient, ethical, and compassionate care that helps people get back to work safely and successfully.

✨ Program Features:
✅ Virtual & in-person SAP evaluations
✅ Immediate availability — no wait times
✅ Flexible evening & weekend appointments
✅ Same-day communication and updates
✅ Extensive referral sources across MT & ND
✅ Private practice — no red tape, no hidden agendas

Whether you’re an employer, driver, or referral partner, I’m here to make the process clear, supportive, and solution-focused.

I’m also an available for training for employers and employees to help you with any DOT or substance related topics.

📍 Located in Glendive, Montana
📞 406-939-1263
🌐 https://leadchangesrecovery.clientsecure.me

Let’s work together to help you or your employees get back on the road — the right way.

🌿 What Is Recovery? 🌿Recovery is so much more than just staying sober — it’s a whole new way of living.It’s the process ...
11/05/2025

🌿 What Is Recovery? 🌿

Recovery is so much more than just staying sober — it’s a whole new way of living.
It’s the process of rebuilding trust, developing healthier habits, and learning how to cope with life in ways that don’t involve escape or avoidance.

True recovery means:
✨ Letting go of denial and justification
✨ Building coping and life skills
✨ Improving relationships and life balance
✨ Creating healthy, supportive connections

At Lead Changes Recovery, we help clients discover these skills through connection, awareness, and experiential growth. Our equine-based and counseling sessions guide you toward the healing and balance that recovery truly offers. 🐴💛

If you’re ready to take that next step — for yourself or someone you love — we’re here to walk beside you.

💙 Addiction is a family disease — healing involves everyone. 💙At Lead Changes Recovery, we understand that addiction doe...
11/04/2025

💙 Addiction is a family disease — healing involves everyone. 💙

At Lead Changes Recovery, we understand that addiction doesn’t just impact one person — it affects the entire family system. That’s why we offer family sessions in addition to individual recovery work.

When families learn, grow, and heal together, recovery becomes stronger and more sustainable. Education, communication, and understanding can rebuild trust and help everyone move toward lasting wellness.

Whether you’re supporting a loved one in recovery or walking your own path, we’re here to help guide the journey — one step, and one session, at a time. 🕊️

🐴 Healing through connection. Growth through awareness. Recovery through change.

Address

285 Highway 200 S
Glendive, MT
59330

Telephone

+14069391263

Website

https://leadchangesrecovery.clientsecure.me/

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