We empower men to recover from the disease of addiction by providing compassionate care in an environment purposefully and thoughtfully designed to facilitate physical, mental, and spiritual growth.
Mission:
Core Values:
- Transparency
- Integrity
- Resilience
- Collaboration
- Innovation
As our Founder and CEO, Frank spends his time collaborating with the leadership team, managing relations, developing strategies, managing financials, and assisting with program design, oversight and compliance. As a person in long term recovery, Frank is personally invested in helping others and finds joy in watching others recover. He is also passionate about family work and enjoys providing a space for loved ones to begin the healing process.
As our Clinical Director and Chief Operating Officer, Nick ensures that each resident receives personalized care that addresses the underlying factors contributing to their addiction, while providing strategic direction and day-to-day management of Heartwood Recovery. Driven by his passion for helping individuals reclaim their lives from the grips of addiction, Nick is committed to empowering men to realize their full potential and embrace a future filled with hope and resilience.
As our Director of Nursing, Elizabeth brings years of medical experience working with persons struggling with substance use disorders and other mental health concerns. She oversees Heartwood’s nursing team and ensures that all physical and psychiatric care needs are addressed holistically and thoroughly. Elizabeth has a personal passion for helping others recover from addiction, as she finds ultimate personal and professional fulfillment in watching the light return to their eyes.
As our Lead Clinician, Chase plays a pivotal role in guiding our residents towards recovery. With a focus on individual, group, and family therapy, Chase empowers men to unlock their fullest capability through compassion and persistence. Supporting men as they rediscover themselves after battling addiction has been at the core of Chase’s life ever since he entered the field of recovery. He leads by example, embodying the values of recovery and demonstrating what it means to be a man on the journey to healing. In addition to his clinical work, Chase oversees our clinical team, ensuring integrity, innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of care for each individual who enters Heartwood Recovery Center.
With over 19 years in behavioral healthcare, Megan has led admissions, operations, compliance, and HR for adolescent and adult programs. She holds a Diploma in Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies and graduated with honors from Chapman University with a BA in Communication Studies. Megan is a member of Lambda Pi Eta and a SHRM Certified Professional. She has developed multiple treatment start-ups and assisted existing facilities with strategic expansion, achieving licensure, certification, and accreditation.
Cori Choate is a dedicated clinician with a profound passion for assisting clients on their journey toward recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. With a compassionate and caring approach, Cori meets clients holistically, recognizing and respecting where they are in their healing process. By providing personalized support and guidance, Cori helps clients find a beginning pathway to recovery in the therapeutic journey, empowering them to navigate challenges and embrace positive change. With a commitment to holistic care and unwavering empathy, Cori is dedicated to fostering healing and transformation in the lives of those struggling with addiction.
As a Case Manager at Heartwood, Ty is actively involved in our residents’ recovery process, both during their stay and in preparing them for their post-treatment transition. In his role, Ty leads clinical groups and provides individual support in various areas such as life skills, education, and employment. Ty’s firsthand experience with recovery highlights the importance of a robust aftercare plan, and our objective is to ensure that every client has a solid foundation in place before they complete their treatment at Heartwood.
As our Director of Recovery Services, Zane demonstrates a steadfast commitment to assisting individuals as they work towards sobriety and overall health. Drawing from his own experiences with addiction, Zane is passionate about offering guidance and empowering others to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. When he’s not working, Zane enjoys spending time with his pitbull, attending live music events, and exploring various fitness activities.
With nearly nine years of sobriety and a strong connection to the recovery process and community, Taylor brings a deep understanding and firsthand experience of the challenges individuals face in their journey towards recovery. In her role as Lead Admissions Coordinator, Taylor ensures that every individual and family receives the guidance, resources, and advocacy needed to navigate the admissions process. Taylor believes that there is hope for everyone and finds few things in life more rewarding than watching a person rediscover themselves and build a life beyond their expectations. During her own recovery journey, Taylor has developed a passion for travel and scuba diving, recognizing the importance of broadening one’s horizons.
As an Admissions Coordinator, Blake is dedicated to facilitating a seamless intake process for those seeking help. With a deep-rooted passion for supporting individuals through addiction recovery, he draws on his own experiences and his journey with the Heartwood program to guide others toward transformative change. Blake’s personal connection to the challenges of addiction fuels his commitment to ensuring that others receive the same life-changing support he once did. Outside of work, Blake enjoys being an active dad to his two young children, hitting the golf course, and exploring new destinations.
Que is a passionate and dedicated recovery nurse with over a decade of experience providing high quality care to her patients. She is committed to making a positive impact on individuals’ lives during their journey to wellness. She is enthusiastic about her nursing profession and grateful for the opportunity to help others every day.
As our Director of Health and Wellness and Outreach Specialist, Shawn oversees our fitness program and trainers, and he connects with colleagues outside of Heartwood to discuss and promote our program. Shawn’s passion for fitness stems from the positive impact it’s had in his own life and recovery. Shawn helps our clients connect mind, body, and spirit in an educational and motivational setting.
As our Alumni Coordinator, Grant brings his extroverted and kind-hearted nature to properly support our alumni in early recovery. With his enthusiasm and experience managing sober houses and working as a Recovery Advocate, Grant provides assistance in navigating obstacles and challenges during this transitional period. His main goal is to help put the fun in recovery, planning events to build and maintain a close-knit community of sober support that is pivotal for success.
Kyle brings a unique blend of qualities that combine his technical expertise and hands-on problem-solving abilities with a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to delivering exceptional service and maintaining high standards of quality. Kyle’s qualifications and personal journey uniquely position him to lead and contribute effectively optimizing property performance, ensuring regulatory compliance to the success of the treatment center, and ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for staff and clients alike.
As our Lead Recovery Advocate, Jonah demonstrates a fervent dedication to helping clients at every stage of their journey and guiding them towards a new beginning. Having been a part of the Heartwood team since October 2022, Jonah is grateful for the support he has received and values the opportunity to positively impact individuals’ lives on a daily basis.
As our Executive Chef, Anthony brings the passion of recovery from addiction, and the love of cooking to Heartwood‘s kitchen. His 30+ years of culinary arts brings a combination of healthy and satisfying meals to the men and staff at Heartwood Recovery. Working together with a licensed dietitian and personal trainer, the men at Heartwood enjoy balanced meals made with love.
At Heartwood Recovery, we pride ourselves on being transparent with our clients and their loved ones. At its core, transparency requires open communication and respect.
We operate with integrity. We hold each other accountable as individuals and as a team to ensure our actions are based on honesty and consistency.
As a team, we adapt quickly and efficiently in response to challenges and feedback. Operating with resilience allows us to be flexible and facilitates continued learning and growth.
We collaborate on a regular basis discussing our program design, our mission, and our values amongst our team and industry peers. The success of our program is dependent on our ability to work together.
We are committed to innovation. We implement evidenced-based practice in our day-to-day and foster an environment in which all members of our team bring forth their thoughts, ideas, and opinions.
Heartwood Recovery Addiction Treatment Services
Sober Living
Residential Treatment
Residential Treatment
Action is the answer to despair. Your first action is to step into our inpatient treatment center in the city of Austin.
Sober Living
Once residential treatment is completed, sober living is an excellent option for continued accountability, support, and camaraderie.
