02/05/2026
⭐ Catching Up With Our Executive Director, Chris Bailey ⭐
We recently managed to get Chris to sit down for more than five consecutive minutes.�
Which, if you’ve ever been at River Oaks, you know is no small feat! (He’s moving from patient conversations to staff check-ins — and everything in-between — making sure people are seen and supported 🏃)
Chris has built a career rooted in leadership, service, and care. He holds multiple advanced degrees — including a PhD — and brings that knowledge into the day-to-day reality of running a treatment center where people matter more than titles.
But credentials only tell part of the story.
The truth is, Chris is always in motion — thinking, building, showing up. So when we asked him how he manages to do it all without burning out, his answer was simple:
👉 “Discipline is freedom.”
For Chris, discipline isn’t about rigidity or perfection. It’s about creating structure so there’s room for what matters most: meaningful work, family, faith, health, and joy. ❤️
When your daily life is grounded in intention, you’re not constantly reacting. You’re choosing.