Florida Springs Wellness and Recovery Center

07/28/2025

For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end after leaving the military.

PTSD, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain are amongst the many symptoms that can lead to substance use as a coping mechanism.

The Veterans Administration Community Care Network (VA-CCN) helps to combat any roadblocks for veterans seeking to access addiction treatment across the country.

Learn more about this lifeline for those who served and how programs like the VA-CCN make a difference, one veteran at a time.

https://bit.ly/4nB4Liy

07/24/2025

🎨 Our patients got creative this week with a powerful art project about the “masks” we wear.

Sometimes we carry around words or labels that were never really ours, but we believed them anyway. Recovery is about letting that go. Bit by bit, our patients are learning to hope again, believe again, and even trust again.

And hey… turns out painting it out helps too. 💙

07/23/2025

Veterans face unique challenges when transitioning from the military to civilian life.

Many challenges are faced in this transition, some being PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), chronic pain, and the stress of reintegration.

Unfortunately, substance use disorders (SUD) can become particularly prevalent in this challenging time.

Florida Springs Wellness and Recovery Center has recently joined the VA-CCN as an approved medical provider for medical detoxification and inpatient rehabilitation services.

Read more about this service we have recently joined here:

https://bit.ly/4ljLL6i

07/22/2025

Had a great time at the networking lunch today at the Drug Education Council, Inc! Always love connecting with others in the South Alabama community who are doing meaningful work in prevention, recovery, and support.

Big thanks to Virginia Guy and the whole team at the DEC for hosting and creating space for all of us to come together 💙

Proud to represent Florida Springs Wellness and Recovery Center and be part of the conversation — especially around supporting our veterans and their recovery journeys.

07/21/2025

Networking can be difficult for those in recovery.

Events and after-work gatherings can frequently revolve around alcohol consumption. This normalized presence of alcohol can make it uncomfortable and stressful for someone who is in recovery.

The good news is - sober networking is completely achievable.

Having the ability to network sober is not only achievable, but can be one of your strongest assets in building strong and lasting relationships.

Learn how to handle networking sober in our most recent blog here:

https://bit.ly/4eijElu

07/18/2025

🎉 Seven Years Sober! 🎉
Please help us celebrate our incredible Lead Behavioral Health Technician, Stacey, who is celebrating 7 years of sobriety today!

Her strength, compassion, and dedication inspire us every single day. Stacey uses her own journey to lift up others, and we are so proud to have her on our Florida Springs team. 💙

Drop a comment below to show her some love and congratulate her on this amazing milestone! 👏👇

07/17/2025

☀️ Sunshine, sand, and smiles! 🌊
Our Florida Springs patients enjoyed a healing day at the beach this weekend — soaking up the sun, building connections, and embracing recovery one wave at a time.
Grateful for moments like these that remind us how beautiful life in recovery can be. 💙

07/16/2025

Did you know seasonal changes can impact addiction recovery?

The journey to recovery is influenced by numerous factors, some being more obvious than others.

We recognize how factors like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), isolation, and changing routines can increase relapse risks.

Want to learn more about how the seasons affect addiction year-round? Read more in our latest blog post.

https://bit.ly/3I8bpwk

07/15/2025

💙 Meet Our Project Save Lives Team 💙

💙 Clairissa, Melissa, Patti, Jennifer, and Crystal are part of a specialized Florida Springs Wellness and Recovery Center team doing powerful work in our community.

These incredible Peer Support Specialists are a working inside the emergency departments of our local hospitals, collaborating with doctors and nurses to support individuals who come in after an overdose or in crisis due to substance use.

What makes them so powerful is their lived experience — they’ve walked the path of addiction and recovery themselves. That’s why they can connect in a way no one else can, offering compassion, understanding, and absolutely no judgment.

They meet people exactly where they are, planting seeds of hope when it’s needed most. Every day, they remind others that recovery is possible — and that no one has to walk the road alone.

07/14/2025

Having stable housing is a turning point in addiction recovery.

If you are moving in the direction of detox and sober living, having a safe place to call home means fewer relapses, more hope, and a stronger foundation for new life.

Read more about the link between housing and recovery success:

https://bit.ly/4675RvZ

07/11/2025

📣📣📣 BIG NEWS 📣📣📣
🇺🇸We are honored to announce that Florida Springs Wellness and Recovery Center is now part of the Veteran's Community Care Netwok (VA-CCN).
🇺🇸Veterans who have VA benefits will now have access to our full continuum of care.
🇺🇸Learn more from our leaders in the video linked below ⬇️

🔗 https://www.flasprings.com/veterans-access-program

Florida Springs Wellness and Recovery Center in Panama City has joined the Veterans Administration Community Care Network!

07/10/2025

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