Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

02/20/2026

I had my first sip of alcohol at 13 and poured it down the drain. Who knew 6 years later, it would slowly become my best friend. At 19, I was a freshman in college and had my intoxicated experience.
I felt free from all my troubles finally, until it became the biggest problem in my life. From the age of 28-33, alcohol quickly took control of my life. I let myself go, my house, job, everything. Nothing mattered except how I was going to get beer.
I went to detox several times in 2024, never committing. I went to rehab finally later in 2024 and relapsed a few months later.
I was the worst raging alcoholic I have met. 12 a day, couldn't drive 5 minutes down the road without one available to sip when I was brave enough, starting as soon as I woke up or if I couldn't find money to buy it, laid in bed until I came up with it. I didn't take care of myself. I was completely powerless over my addiction.

I walked through the doors of Harmony Ridge in September 2025.
I was lying in bed one night, and had the realization that the disease of addiction didn't have to kill me. My life changed in that moment forever.
I am also a diabetic, and between the two, I would have not lived a long, fulfilling life.
The groups at HR are actually educational, we attend AA/NA meetings nightly and that was a great experience, they have guest speakers too.
HR helped save my life and helped me to find meaning again. I went from a raging alcoholic to a peer mentor. Now 1 am in sober living in South Charleston, attend meetings weekly, work, exercise and drink a gallon of WATER daily, and celebrated 6 months of recovery yesterday! Accepting that 6 month chip felt more surreal than alcohol ever made me feel.

We DO recover! Also, thank you to Jess, Kristen, and Courtney the nurse. You were made for your career fields. To those reading this, never stop going to meetings and consider sober living! There is HOPE.

Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

02/19/2026

Music therapy is a valuable tool in recovery because it helps individuals express emotions, reduce stress, and build healthy coping skills. Through listening or creating music, people can process feelings, improve mood, and find comfort without substances. It also promotes connection and healing, supporting long-term sobriety and emotional well-being.


Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

02/16/2026

Our upcoming alumni meeting will be a great time of pizza and fellowship, bringing everyone together in a relaxed and welcoming environment. It will be an opportunity for alumni to connect, encourage one another, and strengthen their recovery through community and support.

Information in the flyer below!!


Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

02/11/2026

Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

02/07/2026

Our alumni bowling trip was a great reminder that recovery is about connection, fun, and showing up for one another. Alumni came together for a night of friendly competition, laughs, and plenty of encouragement, proving that sobriety doesn’t mean missing out—it means enjoying life together. From strikes and spares to cheering each other on, the trip created lasting memories and strengthened the sense of community that keeps our alumni network strong.


Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

02/07/2026

Harmony Ridge Recovery Center is expanding treatment options in West Virginia with the opening of a new outpatient program in Charleston, WV, offering flexible, structured support for individuals in recovery. The outpatient services allow clients to attend regular therapy and counseling sessions while living at home, helping them balance treatment with everyday responsibilities as they work toward long-term sobriety.


Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

02/04/2026

Brooke’s Hope, Inc. is a West Virginia–based nonprofit dedicated to prevention, education, and community empowerment in response to the substance use crisis affecting youth and families across Appalachia.

With support from Healing Appalachia, Brooke’s Hope is launching a School-Based Peer Recovery Specialist Pilot Program in West Virginia middle schools. This pilot is designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of embedding Certified Peer Recovery Specialists within school settings to support early intervention, strengthen prevention efforts, and equip school staff with tools to recognize early warning signs and respond before challenges escalate into crisis.

Brooke's Hope
Harmony Ridge Recovery Center
Healing Appalachia

02/04/2026

Cold weather can make recovery more challenging by increasing isolation, low mood, and disruptions to healthy routines. Shorter days and colder temperatures can impact energy and motivation, making cravings harder to manage. Staying consistent with structure, connection, and self-care during winter months is essential, as small daily habits help protect long-term recovery even when conditions are tough.

Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

01/29/2026

Healthy routines are built through simple, positive habits, and preparing to fish in the spring is a great example. Cleaning gear, organizing tackle, and scouting spots give structure and purpose while encouraging time outdoors. These small routines promote patience, focus, and calm, helping create a steady foundation for both personal growth and the season ahead.

Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

01/25/2026

01/23/2026

Its always great to see our alumni give back by staying active in the community through service, mentorship, and outreach . They turn their experiences into positive action, helping strengthen and uplift those around them.

Angel’s Harbor
Harmony Ridge Recovery Center

01/23/2026

I wouldn't be the man I am today without Harmony Ridge. It's hard to even explain what that place means to me and has done for me. I am a two time alumni during the summer of 2025. I got introduced to op**tes around 2009-2010 during my college years. I am one of the many faces of West Virginia's op**te epidemic. When the pills ran out I left college and turned to crime. I ended up with the largest burglary spree in Pennsylvania state history which I am never proud of and also a pharmacy break in down in West Virginia. One of the things my support system from Harmony Ridge taught me is 'that our dark past is our greatest asset' and I now share my experience, strength, and hope. See Harmony Ridge Walker gave me the family I never had. Jacob May seen something in me and started mentoring me because he too had been in my shoes. Roman gibson started teaching about long term recovery and each day he sat down with me and made sure I was ok that is my brother to this very day. But see I stayed in cabin #4 which is a very spiritual place for me. If you ever been to cabin #4 then you know it's holy ground. There I crossed paths with a man of not too many words. Robert Di**le. This man was and is my rock. He challenged me in every way possible to make something of my life. And he gave me the greatest gift ive had in life. A relationship with a God of my own understanding. I wrote a song about Di**le called 'The Wizard' by The Muddy Water Revival. It's on all platforms. Not trying to promote but that song became real because of Harmony Ridge. I started my new journey of songwriting because of Harmony Ridge and it's going well. I miss being able to go to Josh Haskiells office and just cut up and laugh and tell him his spades game is trash 🗑️. I miss looking at Misty Masons mac Miller decorated office. But my therapist Mel was instrumental to making me believe in myself and the card she got me after I completed is something I carry still. Then you got all my homegirls Katie,Bri,CiCi, and brooke. Then charlie simmons laugh and smile too got me through the days. I'm telling you harmony ridge is a god send. I've been in a million institutions and rehabs. But Harmony Ridge Walker is your stepping stone to a better tomorrow. Trust me. It saved my life and gave me the family I've never had. It's 10:03 am and 6 months since I've been there and 3 people from there have checked on me already. Even the maintenance guys there are the best people you'll ever meet. Shout out to Chad and mickey. If you're ever needing any advice add me. I promise you it's not a rehab. It's holy ground. And thank you to Charlie Keeney for transferring me from barborsville my second time there because she knew Walker was my home

Harmony Ridge Recovery Center