One Day at a Time: Colin Harris – Finding Purpose in Recovery (Episode 3)

—

October 29, 2024

In this episode of “One Day at a Time” by Yellowhammer News, host Laurie Dhue interviews Colin Harris, CEO of Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, who shares his personal journey in recovery and his motivation for establishing recovery centers in Alabama. Harris, who has been sober for over six years, talks the transformative power of finding purpose, connection, and community in his journey.

Harris is uniquely equipped to share the importance of building a supportive environment, both personally and professionally, for those in recovery.

He explains the mission of Longleaf Recovery & Wellness and its numerous facilities, including the Birmingham Recovery Center and newer locations in Huntsville and Baldwin County. Unlike many traditional recovery programs, Longleaf facilities are designed to offer a warm, supportive environment with state-of-the-art medical and therapeutic care. He also articulates the challenges of navigating mental health and substance use treatment in Alabama and his mission to make quality treatment accessible.

Laurie and Colin also explore the impact of co-occurring disorders and the critical need for skilled, supported staff in achieving successful outcomes for clients. He shares the symbolic inspiration behind the name “Longleaf,” representing resilience and growth after adversity, similar to the longleaf pine tree that thrives after a fire.

Also available on Spotify ?️?

Recent in Video

Alabama tried something different – and its education results are improving

Dale Jackson — 3 weeks ago

Alabama’s reading and math performance is improving, and even outlets like The New York Times are taking notice. The state made changes that broke from traditional education approaches, and early results are strong enough that other states are now being urged to follow similar models. This video looks at what Alabama changed, why it worked, […]

7 Things: More Epstein unredactions; Tuberville lobbies for SAVE Act; poll finds Britt endorsement packs punch; and more…

Dale Jackson — 3 weeks ago

7. NCAA President Charlie Baker says the organization is not in a position to further sanction Alabama for playing Charles Bediako during his temporary eligibility under court order, as losing in court does not allow punishment of the winning party, so Alabama’s three wins will remain intact with no record vacating required, despite teams like […]