Pavillon

Pavillon We're here for you, for life. Pavillon’s 6-week non-profit programs focus on the needs of the mind, body and spirit for successful life-long recovery.

Pavillon offers innovative treatment for alcoholism, substance use and related disorders such as trauma, depression and anxiety with a continuum of care including residential, outpatient and extended care services on a beautiful 160-acre residential setting in the mountains of Western North Carolina. After 12 months, 91% of residential patients report remaining in recovery. Pavillon’s licensed, caring staff support you to live free of addiction. Chef-Prepared meals promote optimal health and successful recovery. Staff satisfaction is 93% and 97% recommend Pavillon employment to others. Call today 828-694-2300.

Step 3Faith did not shout orders.It whispered,“Trust me.”Not in lightning,not in signs,but in the hush between heartbeat...
03/02/2026

Step 3

Faith did not shout orders.
It whispered,
“Trust me.”

Not in lightning,
not in signs,
but in the hush between heartbeats.

I had searched for clarity,
for certainty,
for someone to tell me
exactly what to do.

But the voice that found me
was soft.

It didn’t demand.
It didn’t argue.

It waited —
like a stone warming
slowly
beneath a morning sun
I had forgotten how to feel.

I had always steered
with trembling hands,
gripping the wheel
as if control meant safety.

But the road kept breaking
beneath my plans.

And so, finally,
I stepped aside.

I let go.

Not in defeat,
but in faith.

I turned over
what was never mine to hold.

And in that turning,
I felt it —

something I had been waiting for
all along.

Still small.
Still sacred.

Still whispering,
“Trust me.”

~Amy G.

Amber Brown visited with a new program in Charlotte called Carolina Outpatient Detox and had the pleasure to learn more ...
02/28/2026

Amber Brown visited with a new program in Charlotte called Carolina Outpatient Detox and had the pleasure to learn more about the unique style of care they offer to the Charlotte community. They are able to support those needing to detox from substance use on an outpatient level, which is a unique and groundbreaking way of supporting those in need.

Tori Caryl with Carolina Outpatient Detox was interested to learn about how Pavillon's new 5-day Comprehensive Assessment can support those in care on an outpatient level. The assessment includes personality, cognitive and genetic testing, along with a robust programming to support those in finding exactly what is going on diagnostically to move forward with specific resources they need to recover.

Learn more here: https://www.pavillon.org/treatment/comprehensive-assessment/

Amber Brown Tori Caryl

In her talk, aired June 22nd, 2023, Val shares that her recovery journey is a powerful example of what long-term, sustai...
02/28/2026

In her talk, aired June 22nd, 2023, Val shares that her recovery journey is a powerful example of what long-term, sustained support can make possible. After completing treatment she committed fully to her recovery, immersing herself in meetings, sponsorship and step work. Over time she also addressed underlying clinical depression, recognizing that true stability required treating both her addiction and her mental health.

In sobriety Val dedicated 13 years to serving others in the local detention facility and supporting first responders, which she describes as a “living amends.” She has also done deep personal work around trauma, codependency, and shame, choosing growth over relapse during life’s most difficult seasons.

Today, with more than two decades in recovery Val sponsors other women, travels the country attending meetings and lives with gratitude and purpose.

Today, with more than two decades in recovery Val lives with contentment and freedom. She travels independently across the country in a custom van with her dog, attends meetings wherever she goes and sponsors other women. She speaks candidly about shame, transparency and the ongoing responsibility of living the program daily.

And in her words, “I use my past to help another person—so maybe they don’t have to feel the pain and misery that I did.”

Her message is clear: recovery is not perfection—it is growth, humility and showing up consistently.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyFEPwCIoVY

At Pavillon, we recognize that effective treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders requires a...
02/26/2026

At Pavillon, we recognize that effective treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders requires a truly multidisciplinary approach. While nutrition may not come in pill form, we firmly believe that food is medicine. Executive Chef Bryan Kilby plays an integral role on our clinical team, supporting recovery through thoughtfully prepared, nutritionally balanced meals.

Beyond nourishing the body during treatment, Pavillon equips patients with practical knowledge and tools to support long-term wellness. We emphasize mindful eating, balanced nutrition, and sustainable habits that patients can carry forward after discharge.

Chef Bryan creates meals that are visually appealing, flavorful, and tailored to meet individual clinical needs. Patients never experience bland or institutional dining. Instead they enjoy well-rounded meals designed to promote both delicious food and healing. As someone in personal recovery from food addiction Chef Bryan brings a unique depth of insight and compassion to his work, understanding firsthand the connection between nourishment and recovery.

In addition to overseeing daily dining services Chef Bryan provides individualized consultation for patients with eating disorders, delivers educational lectures on overcoming process addictions, and regularly leads nutrition and cooking classes to empower patients with practical, real-world skills.

https://www.pavillon.org/

02/26/2026

A Comprehensive Assessment from Pavillon helps clearly identify needs and treatment options.

We were honored to host an incredible presentation last Friday at Unity Park’s Prisma Health Welcome Center in Greenvill...
02/26/2026

We were honored to host an incredible presentation last Friday at Unity Park’s Prisma Health Welcome Center in Greenville, SC on “The Evaluation and Treatment of Safety Sensitive Professionals with Substance Use Disorders.”

Our sincere thanks to presenter Dr. Michael Wilkerson, MD, our Medical Director, for sharing his expertise, and to CEO Barbara Bennett, Chief Clinical Officer Brian C**n, Director of Outpatient Services Lavonda Sweeney, LPC, LCAS-A, Continuing Care Coordinator Sally Phillips, and former counselor Katlyn Nordstrom for their leadership and presence. We are also grateful to Business Development team member Ed Schafer and Director of Marketing & Business Development Kimberly Nelson, MA for coordinating and hosting such a meaningful event.

We were thrilled to welcome so many professionals eager to learn more about this important specialty area; supporting monitored professionals such as healthcare providers, pilots, and others in safety-sensitive roles. This work requires deep clinical understanding of both substance use disorders and the unique occupational stressors these individuals face, and we are proud to be part of advancing that conversation through this training.

This event was especially meaningful as it follows our recent accreditation through the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, INC (FSPHP) for the evaluation and treatment of safety-sensitive professionals. Attendee feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with rave reviews in post-event evaluations, and we’re excited to announce that more presentations are already being planned. Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

These educational offerings are just one part of our ongoing celebration of Pavillon’s 30th anniversary year, honoring our past while continuing to expand impact for the future.

Ed Schafer visited Hammocks on the EdistoIt was so nice to meet the friendly staff and get to experience the relaxed, co...
02/25/2026

Ed Schafer visited Hammocks on the Edisto

It was so nice to meet the friendly staff and get to experience the relaxed, coastal atmosphere on the Edisto River. They are conveniently secluded on the river but also close enough to attend outside meetings in Edisto and Charleston. We discussed how our extended care offering could be an attractive aftercare option for some of their patients.

02/24/2026

Quality SUD therapy across the Carolinas

Jon reflects on the meaning and evolution of Pavillon, beginning with the origin of our name. In early recovery communit...
02/23/2026

Jon reflects on the meaning and evolution of Pavillon, beginning with the origin of our name. In early recovery communities in Quebec, individuals returning after relapse would say, “my Pavillon, I’m safe.” That spirit of safety and sanctuary became foundational to Pavillon’s identity, a cocoon-like space where individuals can rest their burdens, find unity, and begin again.

Over the years, Pavillon has grown significantly, expanding facilities, increasing capacity, and developing extended care programs for both men and women. These additions allow clients not only to receive treatment but to rebuild their lives within supportive, fellowship-based residential settings. Pavillon’s growth reflects both responsiveness to the changing addiction landscape and a deep commitment to compassionate, equitable care.

Grounded in its spiritual cornerstone, dedication to service, integrity, and responsiveness to guidance, Pavillon continues to embody enthusiasm, purpose, and hope.

Jon Jernigan has been a Pavillon employee since 1999. Join him as he share's about our roots, how we've grown over the past 30 years, and the threads of hope...

The Dilemma...Over my career my patients have asked me to teach them something that can’t be taught simply because it ca...
02/23/2026

The Dilemma...

Over my career my patients have asked me to teach them something that can’t be taught simply because it can’t be done. They want to learn how to drink safely- to drink responsibly, socially. What they were doing, and I am sure they didn’t realize it was speaking in code. What the active alcoholic/addict is really saying is that they want to continue the use but without the negative consequences. For anyone that meets the medical criteria for alcohol/drug dependence that “responsible/social” ship has sailed. For any diagnosed alcoholic/addict there can no longer be use without harm. Drinking and damage is the same thing.

I had cravings that buckled my knees. I wanted to drink so bad that literally, I could taste it. But I knew that if I did, I would immediately return to a person that I had grown to hate. I would become that very small man that that used people, broke hearts, hid in the shadows, lacked any semblance of integrity and lived only to serve self. For me to drink again was to make a voluntary decision to demean and belittle myself not to mention to activate a fatal disease. Each craving and intrusive thought introduced my dilemma, always has, always will be and always will be yours as well. Yes, I wanted to drink but I also wanted to be trusted and respected by myself and others. I wanted my word to mean something. I wanted to laugh and have a clean conscious. I wanted to be comfortable in my own skin and be able to sleep at night. I wanted to be an honorable role model for my daughter. I wanted to drink, but I wanted something else, too. The dilemma? What did I want more. The battle is never between yourself and the bottle. It will always be between honor and disgrace- prepare yourself for it. Want honor more.

“When honor dies, so does the man.”

~Oren W.

Join Us for an Alumni Services Meet Up!Saturday, March 14thTarheel Lanes12:00-3:00pm$12-$153275 Asheville Highway, Hende...
02/21/2026

Join Us for an Alumni Services Meet Up!

Saturday, March 14th
Tarheel Lanes
12:00-3:00pm
$12-$15

3275 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28791

RSVP to Kip at kipc@pavillon.org or 626-298-4490

Help Build the Alumni Online CommunityThe Pavillon Alumni app online community needs your support! Share your insights o...
02/21/2026

Help Build the Alumni Online Community

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