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 w

orld 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.

Mental health conditions can affect anyone.No matter your background, your story, or where you are in life.Compassion ma...
05/04/2026

Mental health conditions can affect anyone.
No matter your background, your story, or where you are in life.

Compassion matters.
Understanding matters.
Access to care matters.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we believe in meeting people where they are and walking alongside them with real support, practical tools, and connection. Because when someone feels seen—not judged—real change can begin.

When mental health challenges and substance use overlap, things can feel even more overwhelming—but there is a path forward, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

There is treatment available. There is support. There is hope.

Find help here:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/locators/esmi

Most people don’t struggle with alcohol because they’re weak.They struggle because no one ever showed them a strategy th...
05/04/2026

Most people don’t struggle with alcohol because they’re weak.
They struggle because no one ever showed them a strategy that actually works.

So they rely on willpower…
They try to “cut back”…
They make promises at night and fight the same battle the next day.

That cycle isn’t about discipline.
It’s about not having the right tools, structure, and support in place.

Because alcohol isn’t just a habit.
It’s built into routines, environments, relationships, and the way people cope.

That’s why it feels so hard to step away.

But here’s the shift we work on at Lead Changes Recovery:

You’re not losing something.
You’re removing something that’s been quietly taking from you.

Your energy.
Your clarity.
Your confidence.
Your forward progress.

And when you start replacing it with healthier tools—
real coping skills, connection, accountability, and purpose—
everything begins to change.

Clearer mornings.
Stronger decisions.
Confidence that actually lasts.
A life that starts moving forward again.

It doesn’t happen all at once.
It happens one choice at a time.

So don’t focus on forever.
Just focus on today.

Then show up and do it again tomorrow.

You’re closer than you think—and you don’t have to do it alone.

Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness starts with understanding.When we take the time to learn, we sho...
05/03/2026

Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness starts with understanding.

When we take the time to learn, we show up differently—
with more patience, more compassion, and more confidence in how we respond.

These are medical conditions, not personal failures. And for many individuals, substance use can complicate symptoms, delay progress, and make stability harder to maintain. That’s why education, support, and the right tools matter—not just for the individual, but for the people walking alongside them.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we believe in meeting people where they are—helping build awareness, accountability, and practical skills that create lasting change.

If you’re supporting someone, remember:
You don’t have to have all the answers—just a willingness to understand.

Learn more and find support here:
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/serious-mental-illness/managing-life

Serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression are medical conditions — not persona...
05/02/2026

Serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression are medical conditions — not personal failures.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we believe in seeing the whole person, not just the diagnosis. These conditions can impact daily life in real ways—affecting thinking, energy, relationships, stress levels, and the ability to cope. When substance use is also present, it can complicate symptoms even further, making support, structure, and the right tools even more important.

That’s why education matters.
Understanding matters.
Support matters.

Recovery isn’t about labels—it’s about learning how to navigate challenges, build skills, and move forward with strength and purpose.

If you or someone you care about is struggling, you are not alone—and there are resources to help.

👉 Learn more and find support here:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

Let’s continue to break stigma, build awareness, and lead with compassion.






Jonn Beer was generous, funny & witty. His passion was ranching, horses and riding broncs. After breaking his jaw in an ...
05/01/2026

Jonn Beer was generous, funny & witty. His passion was ranching, horses and riding broncs. After breaking his jaw in an accident, Jonn's struggle with opioid addiction began, a path that led to other substance abuse and taking a pill that ended his life. The amount of half a pill of Fentanyl found in his system was enough to kill him. These are the faces and stories of people and families impacted by Fentanyl in our community.
Jonn's story is a tragedy that reminds us how essential it is to educate our community to keep them safe. Thank you to the families like Jonn's that allow us to share their stories in the hopes of inspiring and warning others.

Mental Health Awareness Month 🤍Mental health conditions are medical conditions—and the people living with them are so mu...
05/01/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month 🤍

Mental health conditions are medical conditions—and the people living with them are so much more than a diagnosis.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we believe in seeing the whole person. Your story, your experiences, your strengths, and your potential all matter. Healing happens when people feel understood, supported, and respected—not labeled.

This month, let’s lead with compassion.
Let’s listen more.
Let’s support without judgment.

Because every person deserves to be seen for who they are—not what they’re going through.

Learn more and find helpful resources here:
👉 https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health










National Fentanyl Awareness Day – April 29Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, an important reminder of the dangers...
04/29/2026

National Fentanyl Awareness Day – April 29

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, an important reminder of the dangers fentanyl poses in communities across the country.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. In many cases, it is being found in counterfeit pills and other illicit drugs, often without the person using them knowing it is there. Even one counterfeit pill can contain a potentially deadly dose.

Education, prevention, and open conversations can make a real difference.

Through the Fentanyl Free America initiative from the Drug Enforcement Administration, individuals, families, and communities are encouraged to learn the risks, share trusted information, and take steps that help prevent drug misuse.

Helpful prevention resources include:

• Education tools for families, educators, and communities through Operation Prevention
https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/content/operation-prevention

• Safe disposal of unused medications through National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

• Prevention information and community awareness resources through the Fentanyl Free America initiative
https://www.dea.gov/fentanylfree/prevent

Understanding the risks and having honest conversations with youth, family members, and friends can help prevent tragedies. Small steps—education, awareness, and proper medication disposal—can help protect the people and communities we care about.










Morning Reflection from Lead Changes Recovery“Even the smallest light can cut a path through the deepest darkness.”Each ...
04/27/2026

Morning Reflection from Lead Changes Recovery

“Even the smallest light can cut a path through the deepest darkness.”

Each day brings its own challenges. Some are small, some feel overwhelming. But every challenge also brings an opportunity — an opportunity to pause, reset, and choose a better direction.

Recovery, growth, and healing rarely happen all at once. More often, they happen through small choices made one day at a time.

A kind word.
An honest conversation.
Choosing to reach out instead of isolating.
Taking a step forward even when it feels uncomfortable.

Those small choices are the light. And when they are repeated day after day, they begin to build something stronger — confidence, connection, and hope.

Within every act of goodness are the seeds for something even greater. It’s up to each of us to plant those seeds and keep moving forward.

Today, choose your words, your thoughts, and your actions with intention. You never know how a small moment of light might impact someone else’s path.










Book Recommendation from Lead Changes RecoveryOne book that has changed the way many professionals understand trauma is ...
04/26/2026

Book Recommendation from Lead Changes Recovery

One book that has changed the way many professionals understand trauma is The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.

This book explains something many people experience but cannot always explain:

Trauma is not just a story we remember.
It is something the body can carry.

When a person experiences overwhelming stress or traumatic events, the body shifts into survival mode — fight, flight, or freeze. Heart rate increases, muscles tighten, stress hormones flood the system, and the brain focuses on survival.

For some people, especially when trauma happens repeatedly or during childhood, the nervous system struggles to return to a calm state. The brain can become wired for survival rather than safety. That can show up as:

• constant hypervigilance
• anxiety or panic
• emotional numbness
• exhaustion or tension in the body
• difficulty trusting others
• feeling “stuck” even when life has moved forward

One of the most powerful ideas from the book is this:

Trauma is not what happens to you.
It is what happens inside your body and nervous system as a result.

Research highlighted in the book shows that trauma can affect areas of the brain responsible for fear response, decision-making, and body awareness. This is why many people discover that simply “talking through it” is not always enough.

Healing often involves approaches that help regulate both mind and body, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills
• trauma-informed therapies like EMDR
• breathing, movement, and grounding practices
• supportive relationships and community

Another key message from the book is important for anyone in recovery or healing:

You are not broken.
Your responses were adaptations that helped you survive.

The goal of healing is not to fight your body — it is to help it learn that safety is possible again.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we believe in a whole-person approach to recovery and healing. Our work incorporates evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT skills, and motivational interviewing, along with experiential learning such as equine-assisted sessions that help clients reconnect, regulate, and build trust in a safe environment.

Understanding how trauma affects the brain and body can be an important step in recovery.

If you are interested in learning more about the science of trauma, resilience, and healing, The Body Keeps the Score is a powerful and insightful read.













Follow us in May for Mental Health Awareness Month!Mental health is part of everyday life. It shapes how we think, feel,...
04/23/2026

Follow us in May for Mental Health Awareness Month!

Mental health is part of everyday life. It shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and move through the world.

This year’s focus highlights the importance of:

• Recognizing early signs when something isn’t right
• Strengthening the support systems around us
• Responding with care and compassion during difficult moments

Mental health touches every part of life — from housing and work to relationships and community. When challenges arise, they often intersect with substance use, which is why whole-person care that addresses both is essential for lasting recovery and overall well-being.

Throughout the month of May, we will be sharing education, resources, encouragement, and conversation starters to help bring awareness and support to our community.

Follow along, learn with us, and share the message. Someone in your circle may need it.











As my business continues to grow, I believe it’s important to share what we do and how we are doing it. If you or someon...
04/09/2026

As my business continues to grow, I believe it’s important to share what we do and how we are doing it. If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, please feel free to reach out.

My name is Leanne Hoagland, and I am the owner of Lead Changes Recovery. I provide substance use assessments, outpatient treatment, education, and recovery support services for individuals working through substance use concerns and related requirements.

Our outpatient program utilizes evidence-based approaches, including:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) modalities
• Structured recovery book studies
• Equine-assisted therapy for experiential learning

I also incorporate my licensed therapy dog, Harley, who assists with emotional support during sessions.

Additional services include:
• Substance Abuse Evaluations
• SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) services for DOT return-to-duty requirements
• Follow-up testing and recovery accountability support

Lead Changes Recovery focuses on accountability, education, and practical tools that help individuals build long-term recovery and healthier decision-making skills.

For accessibility, I offer:
✔ Evening and weekend appointments
✔ In-person and telemedicine sessions
✔ Online scheduling, reminders, and billing through our secure system

We are currently accepting new clients and provide services in Montana and North Dakota. Lead Changes Recovery accepts most major insurances, offers a cash pay option, and I will be working toward Medicaid approval this May as I process my applications with the state of Montana for state approval.

My goal is to be a resource for our community and the professionals who serve it. If you have a client, friend, or family member who may benefit from these services, please reach out.

Follow and learn more here:

Facebook (support & educational content):
https://www.facebook.com/LeadChangesRecovery

Secure client portal & appointment requests:
https://leadchangesrecovery.clientsecure.me/

Learn about the equine portion of the program:
https://bigskyshires.wixsite.com/bigskyshires/lead-changes-recovery














🧠 Ma*****na and Mental Health: What Does the Science Say?For many years, cannabis has been promoted as a way to manage a...
04/07/2026

🧠 Ma*****na and Mental Health: What Does the Science Say?

For many years, cannabis has been promoted as a way to manage anxiety, depression, and PTSD. However, recent scientific reviews are challenging that belief.

Two comprehensive analyses published in The Lancet Psychiatry and JAMA found no clear clinical evidence that cannabis—including CBD or THC—effectively treats mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD.

Lead researcher Jack Wilson noted that most of the research studied controlled oral formulations of cannabis. This means that real-world use—especially smoked or high-potency products—likely has even less reliable evidence for mental health treatment.

Another growing concern is potency. Modern cannabis concentrates can reach THC levels as high as 80%, far higher than what was common in previous decades. Frequent use of these high-potency products has been linked to:

⚠️ Increased risk of cannabis use disorder
⚠️ Higher likelihood of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia
⚠️ Greater vulnerability for young adults and developing brains

Rather than relying on unproven cannabis treatments, experts recommend evidence-based mental health care, including:

✔️ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors when appropriate
✔️ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
✔️ Professional counseling and mental health support

These treatments have decades of research supporting their effectiveness and safety when supervised by trained professionals.

At Lead Changes Recovery, we believe education is an important part of recovery and mental wellness. Understanding the science behind substances and mental health helps people make informed decisions about their care.

📚 Source:
Sandee LaMotte (2026). Scientists say ma*****na doesn’t ease anxiety or other mental health conditions. CNN Health.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only.










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