Tony Rice Recovery Center

09/26/2025

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Meet MIKEY! How do we sum up this guy, who we all love so dearly? We’ll start by saying this.. the field can be chaotic sometimes. Many days it is Mikey that serves as the glue that holds us together. Not only is he always there for his coworkers, but he often does the work that keeps everything running smoothly. Everything from making sure every client makes their appointments on time, has their medications properly bubble packed, to one of his favorite things, welcome the new client to our facility, making sure they feel the love from the moment they walk through the doors. Mikey has worked so hard for his new life. And all of us could not be more proud of the man he is today!

“My name is Michael Vickers. But everyone calls me Mikey. I was in active addiction for 22 years of my life. Today, I'm 4 years into my recovery! When I first walked in the doors of Tony Rice Recovery Center, I had absolutely no hope. I had no feelings for myself, let alone anyone else. I felt completely and utterly broken.

TRC quite literally loved me back to life.

Four years now I've been working for this place that restored my feelings for myself and my fellow man, brought me out of my own mental prison, and most importantly restored my hope… I learned how to love myself. I learned how to be more independent, more responsible, and understanding. I learned how to cherish the little things and learn that I can overcome ANYTHING that I put my mind to. And I’ve worked my way up from a BHT to Case Manager here!

Watching all my guys grow just how I once did, seeing that little light in their eyes start to flicker, watching them evolve into better people, it’s what this is all about. Tony Rice Center, I love you. You’ve turned my whole life around.”

1st picture in addictive addiction
2nd picture 4 YEARS IN RECOVERY!

09/26/2025

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Meet Alex, one of our amazing Behavioral Health Technicians, who aspires to be a Licensed Counselor one day. Alex is always willing to lend a hand for business development and loves all things recovery, from learning and researching neuroscience and chemical releases, to hitting recovery fests with our squad and talking about TRC. Alex is also the man behind making sure each client gets a telehealth visit with their loved ones on the weekends, ensuring every man gets to have that experience is something he loves doing. Alex recently celebrated his of recovery, and we couldn’t be more proud of him.

“So my story of addictions began like most, severe abandonment issues topped with crippling attachment problems to a life sewed into a lie with a giant bow on top disguised as freedom. If only I would've known that "freedom" I was feeling would turn into the chains that had held me down for many years of my not so long life. Twenty seven years I've been alive, but a decade of them was spent battling a hard fight. No matter how bad it got it, the pain was of absolute no consequence to the light a small amount of recovery could bring. I came to the Tony Rice Center for a fresh start after many rehabs. I found a home, a family, amazing friends. Above all I found the cornerstones of my foundation. The relationships I built in this place are ones that I know whole heartedly will last a lifetime time. Thank you TRC, for being my light at the end of a very dark tunnel."

1st Picture in active addiction
2nd & 3rd pictures last weekend

09/24/2025

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: The TBI, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Tennessee Department of Health have an important warning to pass along.

In response to a recent spike of overdose incidents in other states around the country, we want to raise awareness about a highly dangerous substance that is now being found in the illicit drug supply: Medetomidine.

Medetomidine is a veterinary anesthetic with powerful sedative properties—far more potent than Xylazine—and it can cause prolonged sedation. It has appeared in our crime labs and, alarmingly, it is often mixed with fentanyl.

We strongly urge everyone to avoid this extremely hazardous and potentially deadly drug.

If you or a loved one is at risk of overdose, keep naloxone on hand. If you can’t afford naloxone or you need training on how to use it, locate the Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist who serves your area at this link: TN.gov/behavioral-health/rops

For a free and confidential referral to addiction treatment services 24/7, call or text the Tennessee REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789. Treatment is available even if you have no means to pay for services.

Your safety matters. Share this message to help protect our communities.

09/23/2025

It takes a village to heal, and every hand makes a difference.

No one should walk the journey of recovery alone. That’s why we’ve created a Resources Page filled with helpful links to community and statewide services—from crisis hotlines, recovery meetings, mental health support, vocational programs, and more.

If you or someone you love is in need, these resources are here to help. 💙

👉 https://tonyricecenter.org/resources

Together, we can lift one another up and build a stronger, healthier community.

Want to see your agency listed on our Resource Page? Email our Clinical Director at SamHillis@tonyricecenter.com to get connected.

09/23/2025

We can’t wait! If you see some TRC shirts out there make sure to say hello! We are very grateful for this organization and the fun they bring to beautiful, historic downtown Shelbyville.

The Cruise-in on the Square is THIS FRIDAY at 6:00pm! In Shelbyville on the Town Square.Live music, classic cars, delicious food, and plain good times for you and your family are in store... Let us know what you're bringing in the comments section below!

09/23/2025

Collaborated with Chloe to paint the rock at University of Tennessee, Knoxville and raise awareness about "keeping your head in the game" by tackling stress in healthy ways.

If you feel stressed as a student, you are far from alone. One study indicated that 76% of college students reported feeling moderate to high levels of stress that month.

Handling that stress in healthy ways is key to keeping your head in the game.

Set yourself up for success by choosing positive ways of coping like:
- exercise
- sleep
- journaling
Will set you up for success.

Coping in unhealthy ways - like misusing opioids or other substances - will only increase stress in the long run.

More at https://metrodrug.org/resources/campus/

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

09/21/2025

followers: Be sure to stop by Recovery Fest today to see Ace & Alex at our booth! They’ll be talking all things TRC and Recovery!

📍 Triple Creek Park • Gallatin, TN
⏰ 2pm - 5pm

09/18/2025

In addiction, intentions and actions rarely line up together. Recovery closes that space between them.

09/18/2025

Please remember that it’s always okay to ask for help. 💙

09/17/2025