Apply to Stages

of Recovery

Do you or a loved one need treatment for addiction and/or dual diagnosis?

Our pre-admission questionnaire is the quickest way to get started. In this screening, we ask you to share details about the applicant’s history of mental health, substance use, and medical procedures. We also ask about any legal issues. Don’t worry, the application is confidential, secure, and stored on HIPAA-compliant servers.

Answering Our Questions Accurately Will Help Us Help You

To best address the applicant’s treatment, we request a comprehensive history of substance use and medical treatments related to mental health and substance use disorders. Please share as much information as possible. It helps us personalize our approach to the applicant’s treatment.

By providing information on current or prior legal issues, our case managers will be able to facilitate any necessary extraneous circumstances, including probation and parole.

Save Time and Money by Verifying Insurance While You Apply

By verifying insurance now, we can take the steps to ensure your insurance covers as much of the applicant’s treatment as possible. No insurance? No problem. We accept private payment, too.

Filling Out the Application for Someone Else?

While we understand it may be difficult, we ask you to be as thorough and accurate as possible when applying on someone else’s behalf. Please use the information of the individual who will be attending treatment. If you do not know specific information, or if you have any questions or concerns as you are filling out the questionnaire, please feel free to call us directly at 1 (806) 412-4721.

Your Application is Confidential

Any information submitted is transmitted through a secure connection and stored on HIPAA-compliant servers. We take your privacy very seriously. At Stages of Recovery, we are committed to protecting your personal information.

If you want to read more about our privacy policy or how we handle your medical records, you can read our comprehensive privacy policy here.

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Personal Information
Which location are you applying for?*
Which services are you interested in?*
Who is filling out this form?*
- Yourself
- Other contact
Your Name and Relationship to the Applicant?
Have you been speaking to someone at Stages of Recovery regarding admission?*
Their name?
Are you a former client of Stages of Recovery?*
- Yes
- No
Name (as shown on your ID)*
First Last
Name you Prefer to be Called (if different than above)
First
Date of Birth*
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Age*
Please enter a number from 16 to 99.
Gender Identity*
Marital Status*
T-Shirt Size*
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Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Social Security Number
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Do you have a valid Driver's License, State ID or Passport?*
- Yes
- No
If Possible, Upload Pictures of the Front and Back of Your Identification (license, ID, etc.)
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Employment History*
- Applicant is currently employed
- Applicant has been employed in the last six months
- Applicant has been employed in the last year
- Applicant has been employed in the last two years
- Applicant has no employment history in over two years
Describe employment history including dates and industry:*
What prevented employment during the last two years?*
Recovery Support System
Emergency Contact: First and Last Name*
Emergency Contact: Phone Number (will be verified)*
Emergency Contact: Relationship to Applicant*
Recovery Support Contact #1: First and Last Name*
Recovery Support Contact #1: Phone Number (will be verified)*
Recovery Support Contact #1: Relationship to Applicant*
Recovery Support Contact #2: First and Last Name*
Recovery Support Contact #2: Phone Number (will be verified)*
Recovery Support Contact #2: Relationship to Applicant*
Insurance Information
Who is the insurance policy holder?*
- None - I Will Be Cash Pay
- None - I Need Help Getting Insurance
- Self
- Parent
- Spouse
- Other
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:*
YES, I have read the statement below and I am interested in finding out if I qualify for health insurance through the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010.
Stages of Recovery is a PRIVATELY funded program - it is NOT a state funded or FREE program. Program fees can be in excess of $15,000.

You have selected that you DO NOT have health insurance, and you can NOT afford the cash pay rate of our program. You may qualify for health insurance through ACA, PPACA, or “Obamacare”.

A comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010 (sometimes known as ACA, PPACA, or “Obamacare”) and has 3 primary goals:
1) Make affordable health insurance available to more people. The law provides consumers with subsidies (“premium tax credits”) that lower costs for households with incomes between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL). If your income is above 400% FPL, you may still qualify for the premium tax credit in 2022. If your income is at or below 150% FPL, you may qualify to enroll in or change Marketplace coverage through a Special Enrollment Period.
2) Expand the Medicaid program to cover all adults with income below 138% of the FPL. (Not all states have expanded their Medicaid programs.)
3) Support innovative medical care delivery methods designed to lower the costs of health care generally.
Policy Holder Name*
Policy Holder's Date of Birth?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Phone*
Is the policy holder's address the same as the client's above?
- Yes
- No
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Insurance Company Name (include State)
Insurance ID #
Insurance Group #
Insurance Phone #
If possible, upload a picture of the front and back of your insurance card:
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Is the applicant covered under any other insurance policy? (Examples: Employer Plan, Parent's Insurance, Spouse's Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare, Marketplace Plan)*
- Yes
- No
By marking "no", you understand the cost of treatment may increase if a secondary policy exists (or is obtained in the future without prior discussion with Stages of Recovery), but is not disclosed*
- Yes
- No
Which type of policy is it?*
- Through an Employer
- Through a Parent
- Through a Spouse
- Through the Marketplace
- Through Medicaid/Medicare/State Funded Program
- Other
Substance Abuse History
Please be as thorough as possible. Input information of up to three substances you are currently using.
What led you to seek treatment now?*
Have you been in recovery before?*
- Yes
- No
What was the longest amount of time clean?
Are you currently in substance use treatment (Inpatient or Outpatient)?*
- Yes
- No
Name of current substance use treatment facility?
Level of care at current substance use treatment facility (check all that apply)
- Detox
- Residential
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
- Unknown
- Other
If other, please specify:
Date of admission at current substance use treatment facility?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Expected date of discharge at current substance use treatment facility?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
What level of care has been billed to your insurance company by this treatment facility on your behalf? Check all that apply.
- Detox
- Residential
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
- Unknown
- Other
If possible, upload a copy of the medical records and face sheet from this facility.
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Have you been to any substance use treatment in the past (Inpatient or Outpatient)?
- Yes
- No
Name of previous substance use treatment facility?
Level of care at previous substance use treatment facility? Check all that apply.
- Detox
- Residential
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
- Unknown
- Other
If other, please specify.
Date of admission at previous substance use treatment facility (or estimate)?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of discharge at previous substance use treatment facility (or estimate)?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Have you been to any other substance use treatment in the past - not currently (inpatient or outpatient)?
- Yes
- No
Name of previous substance use treatment facility?
Level of care at previous substance use treatment facility (check all that apply)?
- Detox
- Residential
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
- Unknown
- Other
If other, please specify:
Date of admission at previous substance use treatment facility (or estimate)?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of discharge at previous substance use treatment facility (or estimate)?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Have you been to any other additional substance use treatment in the past - not currently (inpatient or outpatient)?
- Yes
- No
Name of additional previous substance use treatment facility?
Level of care at previous additional substance use treatment facility (check all that apply).
- Detox
- Residential
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
- Unknown
- Other
If other, please specify:
Date of admission at additional previous substance use facility (or estimate)?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of discharge at previous substance use treatment facility (or estimate)?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
What caused your last relapse?
Substance*
Age of first use*
How often do you use this substance?*
Average dose*
Preferred route of administration*
Last Use*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Do you need to add more substances?
- Yes
- No
Substance
Age of first use
How often do you use this substance?
Average dose
Preferred route of administration
Last Use
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Do you need to add another substance?
- Yes
- No
Substance
Age of first use
How often do you use this substance?
Average dose
Preferred route of administration
Last Use
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Do you have any other process addictions of concern?
- Gambling
- Sex or Porn
- Video Games or Social Media
- Fitness or Working Out
Select all that apply. Or leave blank.
Mental Health
Are you currently in mental health treatment?*
- Yes
- No
Name of current mental health treatment facility?
Date of admission at current mental health treatment facility?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Expected date of discharge at current mental health treatment facility?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
If possible, please upload clinical documentation of mental health proficiency to participate in substance use treatment?
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Have you ever been in mental health treatment before (inpatient or outpatient)?
- Yes
- No
Name of previous mental health treatment facility or mental health provider (psychiatrist, therapist, etc.)?
Date of admission at previous mental health treatment facility or mental health provider (or estimate)?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of discharge at previous mental health treatment facility or mental health provider (or estimate)?
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Have you been to or participated in any other mental health treatment (inpatient or outpatient)?
- Yes
- No
Name of previous mental health treatment facility or mental health provider (psychiatrist, therapist, etc.)?
Date of admission at previous mental health treatment facility or mental health provider (or estimate)?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of discharge at previous mental health treatment facility (or estimate)?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Have you ever had any previous psychiatric diagnosis? (depression, ADD, bipolar, PTSD)?*
- Yes
- No
Please list any psychiatric diagnoses:
Do you have a history of trauma?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever had issues with disordered eating?*
- Yes
- No
Describe disordered eating behavior(s):
Medical History
Answers will not necessarily disqualify you from treatment. These are only to better understand how we can best meet your specific needs.
Do you have any history of withdrawal symptoms?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain previous experience with thdrawal symptoms:
Have you ever been on Anti-Craving medications? (Vivitrol, Naltrexone, Campril, and/or Antabuse)?*
- Yes
- No
Do you feel like you need to be on them?
- Yes
- No
Are you currently on Suboxone or Methadone maintenance?*
- Suboxone
- Methadone
- No
Do you have any medical conditions?*
- Yes
- No
Please Explain
Have you been hospitalized in the past 30 days?*
- Yes
- No
Please Explain
Any physical limitations to activities of daily living (medical devices, dietary restrictions, etc.)?*
- Yes
- No
Please Explain
Allergies (medication/food/environmental/seasonal)?*
- Yes
- No
Please Explain
Are you currently prescribed any medication?*
- Yes
- No
Please list medications and dosages
Please upload a picture of the bottle of each of your prescribed medications.
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Emotional/Behavioral Risk Screening
Answers will not necessarily disqualify you from treatment. These are only to better understand how we can best meet your specific needs.
In the past month, have you wished you were dead or wished you could go to sleep and not wake up?*
- Yes
- No
In the past month, have you actually had any thoughts of killing yourself?*
- Yes
- No
In the past month, have you been thinking about how you might do this? (e.g. "I thought about taking an overdose, but I never have made a specific plan as to when, where, or how I would actually do it...and I would never go through with it.")
- Yes
- No
In the past month, have you had these thoughts and had some intention of acting on them? (as opposed to "I have the thoughts but I definitely will not do anything about them.")
- Yes
- No
In the past month, have you started to work out the details of how to kill yourself? Do you intend to carry out this plan?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever done anything, started to do anything, or prepared to do anything to end your life? (e.g. collected pills, obtained a gun, gave away valuables, wrote a will or suicide note; took pills but didn't swallow any, held a gun but changed your mind or it was grabbed from your hand, went to the roof but didn't jump; or actually took pills, tried to shoot yourself, cut yourself, tried to hang yourself, etc.)*
- Yes
- No
Was this in the past three months?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a history of self-harm behaviors?*
- Yes
- No
Describe previous self-harm behavior:
Do you have anger issues?*
- Yes
- No
Any history of violence towards another individual?
- Yes
- No
Describe previous instances of violence towards another individual:
Legal Issues
Answers will not necessarily disqualify you from treatment. These are only to better understand how we can best meet your specific needs.
Are you currently on probation?*
- Yes
- No
Please specify which county and state.
Do you have any active warrants you are aware of?*
- Yes
- No
Please specify the charges, and the county and state of the warrant.
Are you a sex offender?*
- Yes
- No
Applicant understands Stages of Recovery may run a national sex offender search during the application process.
Which State(s) are you Registered in?
Any additional legal issues?*
- Yes
- No
Please explain
Are you a participant of any Specialty Court (Drug Court, Family Court, Veterans Court, etc. )*
- Yes
- No
Which Specialty Court?*
Who is your Judge?*
Which County is this in?*
General
How did you hear about us?*
- Referred By A Treatment Center/Sober Living/Recovery Professional
- Referred By A Doctor/Counselor/Legal Counsel
- Facebook
- Internet Search
- Word of Mouth
- I am a Former Client
- Other
Name of the individual who referred you?*
Their Phone Number:
Their Email:
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Name of the person and their position at the treatment facility who referred you?*
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READY FOR RECOVERY? WE’RE READY FOR YOU.

We’re committed to fostering unbroken recovery. We provide treatment for addiction and dual diagnosis that is both life-long and life-changing. At Stages of Recovery, our continuum of care helps individuals struggling with addiction become the people they were meant to be.

If you’re looking for a safe recovery program for yourself or someone you know, there is hope. Call us today.

Call Us Today: (806) 412-4721

Cari Renfro

Administrative Director

Cari has worn a variety of hats before coming to Stages of Recovery – in a past life, she was in advertising sales, association management, corporate event planning and property management. Hailing from West Texas, Cari grew up in Midland before attending Texas Tech University. Always creative and an over-achiever, she graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Advertising before moving to Florida for the next seven years. A true Texan at heart, Cari returned to the Lone Star State and pursued a career in property management where she earned national designations in leasing, apartment management and obtained her real estate license. In 2015, she met Stages of Recovery owner Stephen Medley by chance. Recognizing her style and resourcefulness, he challenged Cari to head up the renovation of the men’s Transitional Housing properties in Lubbock and Waco (check them out – they look pretty great if we say so ourselves!). Given her knack for organization and execution, the Stages family officially welcomed Cari in 2020 to assist behind the scenes in administration, operations and marketing – she’s here to make us look good! In her spare time, Cari’s pastimes include cooking, interior design and doting on her Scottish Folds – Birdie and Apollo.

Words to Live by:

“Why cope when you can eliminate?”

Dawn Gardner

Business Development

Recovery from substance abuse has been part of Dawn’s journey since surrendering to her higher power and getting sober June 21, 2018. With multiple convictions, 5 years of consequences to own up to with the justice system and suitcases of past trauma to unpack, she’s never let it stop her from loving herself and others. Dawn is the proud momma of two amazing girls and her fur baby Chloe.

She’s on fire to be of service to others and smash antiquated stigmas surrounding addiction and mental health. When asked, “why do you do what you do?”, her response is “to pay forward the grace that’s been extended to me and provide a voice to those that haven’t found theirs…yet!”

Dawn recovers out loud and is a huge believer in health, fitness and wellness being a pathway to recovery. She has obtained her CrossFit Level 1 Trainer credential and is currently training to obtain her RSPS certification.

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton

Jacob Brown LPC

Waco

Jacob graduated with his M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech
University in May of 2021 and has been working towards his Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University. As a counselor, Jacob operates from a Humanistic perspective, utilizing Existential and Person-Centered techniques.

Since beginning his journey in becoming a counselor, Jacob has strived to help people find the meaning in their lives by helping them overcome addiction and embrace a life of recovery.

Tony Dulaney

Transitional Housing, Men’s
Waco

Check back soon to learn more about Tony!

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Matthew Vasquez, LCDC-I

Therapist Lubbock

Matt obtained his bachelor’s degree in Addiction Counseling in 2017 and his master’s in 2020 in the same area of study. In 2020 Stages of Recovery welcomed him as an intern which quickly turned into a part-time then full-time position, assisting with groups and transitional housing at the men’s properties in Lubbock. Matt began his journey in counseling because he wanted to help people struggling with the disease of addiction, by being a role model and helping them realize the potential they have in recovery.

Seeing people succeed in recovery and change their lives for the better fuels Matt to continually offer support and leadership to the recovery community here at Stages.

“I have experienced the joy and peace that comes with sobriety and want to share that and show others that there is a way out of the darkness that is addiction.”

Favorite quotes:

“Pain is certain, Suffering is optional.” Gautama Buddha

“Don’t compare yourself with other people; compare yourself with who you were yesterday.” Jordan Peterson

Dustin Huckabe

business development

Dustin is in long-term recovery and has been sober since May of 2011. He is from San Antonio, TX and is married to his lovely wife, Emma. They moved to Lubbock, TX where Dustin attended The Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities at Texas Tech University. Upon Emma’s graduation from Texas Tech in May of 2018, they relocated to Moore, OK, where Dustin graduated in 2020 with his bachelor’s degree in Social Work and recently achieved his master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Oklahoma. Dustin is also the recipient of the National Collegiate Recovery Student of the year award in 2019 for his tireless work building a recovery space on campus for students. Dustin was also the BSW student of the year in 2019 as well as a two-time recipient of the Anne and Henry Zarrow Social Justice Award for 2020-2021. Dustin has sat on numerous boards of directors in the Oklahoma community. His passion, education and ability to help others gain a life of purpose and meaning are just a few reasons why we are excited to have him on our team!

Mechie Scherpereel

business development

Mechie went through Stages of Recovery 10 years ago with the dream of one day obtaining a degree and providing for his daughter. He had his daughter at five months sober and started working as a janitor at Texas Tech University in 2011. After discharging from Stages of Recovery, Mechie received a scholarship at Texas Tech and The Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery. Not only did he receive his Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech, he pursued his Masters in 2014. Mechie has committed his life to helping others and lives by the motto that he doesn’t care about their feelings, he cares about their lives. His humble roots, passion to help others, and commitment to being his best self is what we at Stages of Recovery embody! We are ready to make shock waves in recovery with this guy!

Tommy Willis

Group Facilitator
Lubbock

Tommy was raised in Tulia, Texas and is married to his first love, Rosalind. They are volunteers for the state of Texas’ program called “Twogether in Texas”, where engaged couples undergo an eight hour workshop. They dedicate their time as a couple to marriage ministry and outreach in the community. Together they have six children and twelve grandchildren. Tommy has been with Stages of Recovery since 2018. He has a Master’s in Addictions Counseling. He is currently in the process of obtaining his LPC Associate and LCDC licenses. Tommy began his recovery in December 2001. He’s driven to give back to the recovery community after seeing so many friends and family who suffered from addiction lose their lives. His journey hasn’t been easy and if he can help the next man, woman, boy or girl choose a different path than he did, it fills his heart with joy.

Favorite Quote

“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” John Wooden

Kayli Dozier, MSN, APRN

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)

Check back soon to learn more about Kayli!

Steve Richardson, LMSW, LCDC, CCTS

Therapist
Waco

Steve Richardson is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is also a man in long-term recovery and has a son in recovery as well. Through this journey, few would find it difficult to relate to Steve, making him especially adept at developing relationships with clients and their families. Recovery is so central to his life, that at the age of 52, Steve closed a successful consulting firm and returned to school to become a licensed clinical social worker, as well as a licensed chemical dependency counselor. His education includes a BA in Literature from Texas Tech University, a BS in Psychology at Tarleton State University and a MA in Social Work at the University of Southern California. Along with his extensive education, degrees and training, he brings 50+ years of life experience to every individual, family and group session. Steve believes that no one’s illness should dictate the quality of their future and that their pain and struggle are real. Every addict’s life matters and there is always hope. In other words, no one’s future is carved in stone. His certainly wasn’t.

Favorite Quote

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein

Stephanie Franklin, LMFT, LCDC

Therapist
Waco

Stephanie moved from her hometown of San Antonio to Lubbock, TX in 2011 to begin a long journey toward self-growth and healing. She graduated from Texas Tech University with Bachelor degrees in Psychology, and Science in Human Development and Family Studies. After a year of work in the chemical dependency field, Stephanie went on to graduate with a Masters in Couple, Marriage and Family Therapy (with a focus in Addiction in the Family) in 2018. After receiving support from countless loving individuals during her struggle with mental illness, it has been Stephanie’s mission to extend the same level of compassion and care to her clients. She believes counseling is a way for individuals, couples and families to share their experiences and pain, and find ways to transform their darkness into light. Stephanie is especially interested in working with adolescents and adults struggling with addiction and substance abuse, at-risk populations, and couples/families. She works from a systemic perspective with all clients; meaning she gathers information about all areas of an individual’s life to assess needs and the effects that each area may have on the others. Looking through a systemic lens offers the ability for individuals to create lasting transformations through self-awareness about their unmet needs in multiple areas. In her personal life, Stephanie spends most of her time with my husband and their five goofball dogs. She’s a PokemonGo, Disney, and Taylor Swift enthusiast and she enjoys creative outlets including make-up artistry, painting and interior design.

Rommel Hover, MSW, LCDC-I

Therapist
Lubbock

“Mel” is originally from Angeles City, Philippines. He graduated from Lubbock Christian University with a degree in Social Work. He joined Stages of Recovery in 2020. Mel has over 20 years in Residential inpatient services and is known for his willingness to go above and beyond for others. He is skilled in Mindfulness and serves with a true heart of service. Like many, Mel has had many experiences and challenges in his life that have equipped him to keep pushing forward. These experiences allow him to make deep and meaningful connections with those he helps. When working with clients, he champions the mindset that every human needs three things: TO BE HEARD, TO BE SEEN, AND TO HAVE A SENSE OF PURPOSE. Mel’s motto in life is simply to “Be you” and to not allow anyone or anything to deter you from this.

Favorite Quote

“Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Empty your mind, be formless. shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” Bruce Lee

Averie Holder, LCSW

Clinical Director
Lubbock

Averie is a graduate from Texas Tech University with her Bachelors of Social Work in 2018 then in 2020 with her Masters of Social Work. Averie has been working within the area of addiction and recovery since August of 2018 when she started her Bachelor of Social Work field practicum with Stages of Recovery. Averie decided to work with addiction and recovery because of her passion for seeing people better themselves. Averie believes everyone can change, and she shows a clear love for being part of the process and empowering individuals along the way. Averie has been in recovery herself since October of 2017. She has two adorable dogs, Rockie and Chewie. In Averie’s free moments, you can catch her spending time with her partner, watching reality TV, or playing video games.

“I love to get in the trenches with the people that I work with, fight with them for their change. I believe anyone, no matter what they have been through, has the ability to overcome.”

Ashley Loveless, LMSW

Therapist
Lubbock

Ashley Loveless, Licensed Master Social Worker, earned her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Social Work and Spanish from Texas Tech University in 2014. Ashley proceeded to obtain a Master of Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2017. Ashley has been a licensed and practicing LMSW since 2014 and has worked in many private and non-profit sectors including administrative roles, hospice roles, sexual assault counseling, sex-trafficking rescue/counseling, and mental health. She began her career as a Correctional Mental Health Social Worker at Montford State Psychiatric Prison/Hospital in Lubbock, TX in 2014. She has been employed part-time with Stages of Recovery since February 2019 as a Mental Health Counselor, co-leading early recovery groups and taking on individual clients. Ashley works full-time at Hospice of Lubbock as a medical social worker. Ashley and her husband Paul, have four daughters, Sophie, Harper, Sawyer, and Bowen and a dog named Lincoln. Ashley enjoys traveling, yoga, baking, and adventure.

Lynn Whitfield, LPC

Therapist
Lubbock

Lynn has been an LPC for nearly eight years. By volunteering at the Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, she became interested in addiction and recovery. Her practicum in graduate school included working with veterans and women in recovery through art therapy techniques. Lynn is a member of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors and the West Texas Counseling Association. Along with her Marriage and Family Master’s degree, she holds a Master’s degree in art therapy. Lynn’s unique background allows Stage’s clients to introduce and foster creativity throughout their personal recovery. Lynn is a former classroom teacher, grades 1-8. She is certified in all-level art and counseling.

Favorite Quote

“Imagination rules the world.” Napoleon.

Melissa Silva, LCDC-Intern

Clinical Supervisor, Therapist Lubbock

Melissa currently works as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern and as the Administrative Director at Stages of Recovery. Along with working at Stages of Recovery, she works with adolescents in the Parent Empowerment Project. She has worked in the recovery field since 2015, with a focus on substance use disorder and helping families heal. She pursued work in addiction because of her academic, professional, and community involvement, as well as her personal experiences. Melissa’s work has allowed her to dive deeper into the field of addiction and recovery and to expose her genuine love for the betterment of other’s lives. Currently, she is a doctoral student at Northcentral University and pursues her degree as a Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy. Melissa received her bachelor’s degree in Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences at Texas Tech University and her master’s degree in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy at Texas Tech Tech. She was a member of The Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities at Texas Tech University. 

“It takes one person to believe in you.”

Anthony McClain

Chief Client Relations Officer, Transitional Living Operations

A Pennsylvania native, Anthony left home when he was 21 during an active addiction – he thought he had it all figured out. Anthony moved from Wyoming to Montana to Colorado. His addiction progressed, causing him to neglect priorities like relationships, rent, and job opportunities. Eventually, Anthony found himself homeless and broken spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Anthony researched a treatment center in the Dallas area that was able to fly him down to Texas. He was a client there for 57 days. While at treatment, Anthony heard of The Door Sober Living and the recovery that Lubbock had to offer. Anthony took a greyhound to Lubbock and in 2012, Anthony stayed at The Door for six months before moving out. Without The Door’s accountability and structure, he fell back into addictive behavior for several months. Anthony checked into the Ranch at Dove Tree, where he stayed for 30 days. Upon successful completion, Anthony returned to The Door Sober Living on May 19, 2013. This time, Anthony signed a one-year agreement and expressed great willingness to maintain sobriety. In July 2014, when a previous house manager moved in with his fiancé, Anthony was asked to step up and take on his duties. This then, Anthony has grown into the Client Relations House Manager. His continued dedication to recovery and belief in the Stages of Recovery program as a whole led to an opportunity in 2017 to become the fourth owner of Stages.

Stephen “Medley”

CEO and Business Development Director

Stephen “Medley” is the founding owner of Stages of Recovery, Inc. and The Door Sober Living Community. A visionary with a passion to help those in recovery, he saw a need in the community and decided to take matters into his own hands. Medley has over twenty years of recovery time. After getting clean at the age of nineteen, he knows firsthand how to show many of our younger clients that it is still possible to have fun in recovery. Medley graduated from Texas Tech University as a member of the Collegiate Recovery Community at the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Medley is the leader of the company and an inspiration to all staff members. Medley understands the power of knowing why; why we made poor decisions and the importance of knowing and remembering why we don’t want to make them again.

“I’m passionate about helping individuals realize and reach their dreams by focusing on their WHY.”

Stephen O’Dell, CFP®

CFO and Business Development

Stephen O’Dell has been with Stages of Recovery for over 12 years. He has served in many roles as the company has continued to grow. He is currently one of the owners and the CFO. He also does direct business development and admissions for those in need of services. Stephen’s time with Stages began when he was a client learning how to live his new life in Recovery. He began his journey at the young age of 18 with big dreams and goals. Stages of Recovery provided him with the tools, guidance, and community needed to build a life worth living. Stephen later achieved his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Personal Financial Planning in 2016 and 2017 from Texas Tech University, with the help of a scholarship from the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities (CRC). He went on to get his CFP® Mark (Certified Financial Planner) in 2018. Stephen’s unique personal and his extensive professional experience makes him a great fit to help you and your family navigate the complicated process of finding help for your loved one in need.

Many people think of Wealth as a monetary value. O’Dell defines Wealth as “The relentless pursuit of a desired lifestyle, and the strategic maintenance of that lifestyle”- Stephen O’Dell. With the help of Stages you and your family can begin to define what your goals are and begin the process of healing together.

Cole Watts

COO and Program Director

Cole and Medley founded The Door Sober Living Community together. Cole is the details behind the program. As Program Director, he conceived and implemented The Door concept and has written multiple grants for this program and others. He is talented at blending the nature of business practices into the field of social services. Cole was born and raised in Lubbock and has been in recovery for over ten years, proving that you can get clean in the same town you live in. He is a proud graduate of the Lubbock County Drug Court program and advocates that Drug Courts work. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in social work from Texas Tech University. Cole has an inspirational wife, Veronica, and two beautiful children, Eliana and Wyatt. His focus in the company is to make sure that the activities stay true to the spirit of recovery and the mission and vision of the company.

“I’m passionate about guiding people out of their mental sense of lack and into freedom.”

Stephen “Medley”

CEO and Business Development Director

“I’m passionate about helping individuals realize and reach their dreams by focusing on their WHY.”

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Rommel Hover, MSW, LCDC-I

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Averie Holder, LCSW

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Melissa Silva, LCDC-Intern

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Anthony McClain

Chief Client Relations Officer, Transitional Living Operations

Stephen “Medley”

CEO and Business Development Director

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CFO and Business Development

Cole Watts

COO and Program Director

Stephen “Medley”

CEO and Business Development Director

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