Pavillon

05/27/2026

Don’t wait to get the help you deserve! Pavillon Outpatient Services is designed specifically for individuals who need support without stepping away from their daily lives.

05/27/2026

We were grateful to have Marketing Representative, Amber Brown welcome Asheville clinicians Scott McCulloch, LCMHCA, LCASA and James Foote to Pavillon last week. We enjoyed a truly robust conversation about the evolving needs of individuals navigating varying levels of care in mental health and substance use disorder treatment in today's world.

Scott shared more about his collaborative and compassionate therapeutic approach, and James spoke about his work with professionals and high achievers navigating trauma, burnout, stress, grief, and major life transitions.

Our conversations centered around the importance of helping clients find the right treatment at the right time, and the value of strong communication between residential, outpatient, and private practice providers. We were also glad to share more about Pavillon’s outpatient services (https://lnkd.in/eQ7UHJyM our Extended Care Program (https://lnkd.in/dt_pp8i), which offers deeper therapeutic work for individuals facing trauma, relapse patterns, family system challenges, and other barriers to sustained recovery.

Thank you both for taking the time to visit our campus and connect with our team, CEO, Barbara Bennett, and Director of Marketing & Business Development, Kimberly Nelson, MA. We appreciate the work you do for individuals and families in our region.

05/26/2026

We are grateful to and President for welcoming Pavillon to their beautiful new Roswell, Georgia location for a recent continuing education event focused on the evaluation and treatment of safety-sensitive professionals with substance use disorders. Director of Marketing & Business Development Kimberly Nelson, MA and Marketing Representative Hunter Ragland enjoyed collaborating with the Summit team on this event.

Pavillon’s Medical Director, Michael Wilkerson, MD, FASAM, presented on the unique challenges involved in evaluating and treating impaired professionals, sharing practical clinical insight drawn from more than 25 years of work in addiction medicine and professional monitoring programs. As a program recently accredited by the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, INC (FSPHP), we were proud to contribute to this important conversation alongside so many dedicated professionals in the field.

With more than 40 attendees joining us for the presentation, the day was filled with thoughtful discussion, meaningful questions, and a delicious fajita buffet! Summit’s welcoming and creative space created the perfect setting for learning and engagement, and we sincerely appreciate their hospitality and collaboration in making the event such a success.

05/25/2026

Pavillon Marketer, Ed Schafer, founded the non-profit, Joyful Justice, in 2023 to help other lawyers struggling with addiction through service, advocacy, and connection.

Lawyers are at a significantly higher risk of substance abuse, depression, and other mental health issues than are members of other professions. The Joyful Justice Memorial Day 5K is becoming a tradition in Columbia, SC after completing its 4th year. Pavillon was happy to sponsor again this year along with some other great sponsors. To learn more about Joyful Justice visit www.joyfuljustice.org.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Rules for Being Human Part 1...

1. YOU WILL LEARN LESSONS. You are enrolled in a full time school called life. Lessons will come your way. It is your job to pay attention and learn from them. If you don't, then...

2. ...LESSONS WILL REPEAT THEMSELVES. So, if you choose not to learn from it, it will only happen again. Once a problem has been solved it is impossible for it to be a problem again. Solve this problem so you can move on to the next one.

3. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO GROW. In nature only two things are happening; growing or dying. So, be a student- Listen, learn, observe so you can grow. It sure beats dying.

4. TODAY IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE. You only have today. Today is the only place you have power, stay there.

5. No matter what anyone says or does, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IS UP TO YOU!
Your response to any given situation is one of the most powerful tools you have. Don't give it away.

6. LIFE AINT FAIR. It isn't supposed to be. Nobody ever said it would be. You want everything your way? Then go to Burger King.

7. IT AINT ABOUT YOU. Don't take everything so personal. It may have happened to you but it aint about you. Get over it and move on.

8. ATTITUDE IS A CHOICE. "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you do about it."

9. WANT SOMETHING MORE FOR SOMEONE ELSE THAN YOU DO FOR YOURSELF. That is a true measure of service, selfishness and maturity.

10.THE "REGRETS RULE": Ten, fifteen, thirty years from now you will look back on your life and you will discover that you regret far more what you did not do than anything anybody ever did to you. That is a regret that is 100% avoidable.

11. The "Right" Rule:
A. I'd rather be happy than right.
B. Id' rather be respectful than right
C. l'd rather be kind than right.
D. If I have to argue to prove that I am right I will lose A-B-C.

~Oren

05/22/2026

Happy Friday! Remember Rule 62 - Never take yourself too seriously.

05/21/2026

Do I need to detox before coming to Pavillon?

Pavillon has a detox unit here that is staffed 24/7 with our wonderful nursing team so you don't need to detox prior to arriving for SUD treatment. The nursing team will help you stay as comfortable as possible until detox symptoms have subsided.

In the rare case that severe dehydration is a concern we recommend admitting to the ER prior to arriving at Pavillon. Not sure if severe dehydration is a concern? Call us and we can help you make that determination.

Do not wait if you or someone you love needs to detox from drugs and alcohol. Call Pavillon at 828-694-2300 today.

05/18/2026

Please plan to visit and enjoy our campus and stay at the Alumni House! It is a beautiful time of year to enjoy our amazing campus and see some of the changes that we have made recently. Remember, it is Your House and it is Free! To make a reservation, please contact Dina at dinaf@pavillon.org.

"And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." ~John Muir

05/17/2026

What I've Learned...

On May 14th, I celebrated four years. Some of what l've learned is simple, but it didn't come easy. l've learned that my past does not define me. I've learned how to show up for people, and more importantly, how to be present in my own life. How to sit in stillness, even when it's uncomfortable. How to set boundaries. And I've learned how to walk away when those boundaries aren't respected.

I've learned things about who I am, not just who I was. I've learned that I actually like who I am. That I'm a pretty decent writer. That I'm a good mom... a cool one, too. I've learned that I love to travel. That I like sushi. That I don't thrive in chaos, no matter how familiar it used to feel. I've learned that I have a real connection with my higher power, even if I don't always have the words for it. I've learned that life doesn't come in clean, separate pieces.

Right now, my daughter is getting ready for prom. There's a new opportunity in front of me that feels like my future opening up. The weather is changing, everything is coming back to life. And at the same time... people I love are fighting for theirs. I've learned that pain and joy can sit in the same room. That something can feel heavy and beautiful all at once. And that there's nothing wrong with me for holding both.

I don't have to rush past the hard parts to appreciate the good.
I don't have to dim the good just because something hurts.

I can hold it all - and I do.

~Vee K.

learn more about Pavillon here: https://www.pavillon.org/

05/16/2026

Wolf’s Walk – a new space for prayer and meditation

The Facilities Team, made up of Frank, Brandon and Will had a vision for a contemplative space that will allow patients to be immersed in nature. Running alongside a stream, patients can be alone or gather with friends to relax, find peace and enjoy the sounds of the water. It is also a beautiful location for Clinicians to hold groups. It is an especially poignant time to dedicate a space on our 160-acre property after Wolf, our Spiritual Director, as he has been undergoing a challenging journey with a significant health concern.

"It warms my soul to see such a perfect demonstration of Pavillon's continued commitment to spiritual renewal and healing, especially as you celebrate 30 years of hope, healing, and lasting recovery." ~Anonymous Alumni