Comprehensive, Individualized Addiction Treatment

At Avalon Wellness & Recovery, we provide evidence-based, trauma-informed addiction treatment designed to support long-term recovery. With board-certified addiction medicine providers, experienced clinicians, and peer mentors, our programs offer structured care, practical skills, and a supportive community to help you build a stable, fulfilling life.

Comprehensive Care, Tailored to Your Journey

At Avalon Wellness & Recovery, we believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Explore our specialized programs and services designed to empower you on your path to lasting wellness.

We meet you where you are—whether you need medical stabilization, intensive residential care, or ongoing recovery support—ensuring you receive the right level of care at the right time.

Comprehensive Programs for Every Stage of Recovery

No matter where you are in your recovery journey, Avalon offers the structure, care, and support you need to move forward.

Withdrawal Stabilization Services

For individuals experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms, Avalon provides a safe and structured environment with 24/7 medically supervised care. Our Withdrawal Stabilization Services are designed to manage the physical and emotional challenges of detox with dignity, comfort, and respect. We understand that this is one of the most vulnerable steps in the recovery journey—and we walk with you every step of the way.

Our Approach:

Our experienced clinical and medical team is on-site 24/7 to closely monitor and support your health during detox. Vital signs are tracked regularly, and individualized care is adjusted as your needs change. We treat not just the symptoms, but the whole person—ensuring that you feel seen, supported, and safe throughout the process.
We utilize evidence-based medications—such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone—when clinically appropriate, to reduce cravings, minimize withdrawal discomfort, and prevent early relapse. These medications are always prescribed with informed consent and integrated into a broader therapeutic plan tailored to your goals.
Detox is not the destination—it’s the first step. Our team provides emotional support, recovery education, and motivational engagement to help you prepare for residential or outpatient treatment. We coordinate with you and your treatment team to ensure a smooth and thoughtful handoff into the next phase of care, setting the stage for long-term recovery.

Residential Addiction Treatment

We Build the Program Around the Client

At Avalon Wellness & Recovery, we believe healing happens when care is personalized, respectful, and collaborative. Our Residential Treatment Program is designed to be flexible and responsive—built around the client, not asking the client to adapt to a rigid structure. We provide 24/7 medical and therapeutic support in a safe and nurturing environment where your recovery journey is guided by your goals, values, and lived experience.

What to Expect:

From day one, you are part of the treatment planning process. Our clinical team partners with you to create a plan that reflects your history, goals, and preferences. Whether you are seeking help for co-occurring disorders, trauma, or long-term substance use, your plan is dynamic and evolves with your progress. We understand that no two people recover the same way—so we don’t treat them the same way.
Our licensed medical professionals are available 24/7 to ensure your physical and emotional safety. We offer evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when appropriate and continuously monitor your well-being during detox, stabilization, and beyond. We take time to explain your options, answer your questions, and include you in all decisions regarding your health.
Therapy is where transformation begins. You’ll meet with a licensed therapist individually to work through personal challenges, trauma, and goals. Group therapy offers a chance to connect, share, and learn from peers in recovery. Family sessions are available to help repair trust, rebuild relationships, and educate loved ones about the recovery process. We make therapy a space that honors your voice and lived experience.
Recovery is more than abstinence—it’s about learning to live. Our workshops cover emotional regulation, healthy communication, boundaries, conflict resolution, self-care, employment readiness, and relapse prevention. You will gain tools that support sustainable recovery and help you navigate life with greater confidence and clarity.
At Avalon, community is part of the treatment. Being surrounded by others on similar journeys can provide powerful encouragement and insight. Through shared experiences, you’ll find strength, belonging, and accountability. Our environment encourages mutual respect and authentic connection—because no one should have to do recovery alone.

Outpatient & Continuing Care

Ongoing Support for a Life in Recovery

Recovery doesn’t end when residential treatment does—it evolves. Avalon’s Outpatient Treatment Services provide essential, structured support for individuals transitioning from higher levels of care or those seeking long-term guidance while living in the community. Our outpatient program is designed to meet you where you are, helping you maintain progress, build resilience, and thrive in daily life.

Outpatient services include:

Ongoing therapy sessions help you deepen insight, strengthen coping strategies, and stay grounded in your recovery goals. Individual therapy focuses on personalized support, while group sessions foster connection and continued growth through shared experiences. We address challenges such as stress, relationships, activators, and emotional regulation—equipping you with tools for real-world success.
Life after treatment comes with new responsibilities and opportunities. Our case managers and recovery coaches work side-by-side with you to set achievable goals, access housing and employment resources, manage legal or medical appointments, and maintain a healthy routine. We walk with you as you rebuild your life—step by step, day by day.
Connection is at the heart of sustained recovery. We encourage participation in mutual aid groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), SMART Recovery, or other peer-led communities. These groups offer accountability, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. We help you connect with the recovery community that best aligns with your personal beliefs, preferences, and needs—because long-term recovery is built on choice and connection.
Recovery isn’t just about avoiding substances—it’s about creating a life worth living. We help clients explore and build routines, relationships, hobbies, and values that make life enjoyable and meaningful. Whether it’s reconnecting with family, developing creative outlets, or finding purpose in work or service, we support you in building a lifestyle that supports both wellness and joy.

Outpatient Services offer ongoing support for individuals who have completed higher levels of care or are seeking long-term recovery resources. With regular therapy sessions, group meetings, and access to Avalon’s community network, our outpatient programs help you maintain your progress and thrive beyond treatment.

Outpatient Services

Wellness & Recreation Services

Avalon’s spa environment is thoughtfully designed to promote holistic healing through proven wellness techniques. Each element supports nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and physical restoration.

Our infrared dry sauna promotes deep sweating, stimulates circulation, and helps release toxins that may have built up in the body during substance use. The steam room, with 100% humidity, opens the airways, softens muscles, and provides respiratory relief—especially beneficial for clients recovering from smoking or opioid use.
Exposure to cold water helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and stimulate dopamine and norepinephrine—neurochemicals often depleted by substance use. It also improves resilience to stress and supports emotional regulation by calming the overactive nervous system common in early recovery.
We guide clients through a cycle of sauna, cold plunge, and steam to mimic the natural alternation between effort and rest, activation and calm. This helps rewire the body and brain for healthier stress responses and emotional balance.

Movement is a vital component of healing. Our fitness room is tailored to support both physical wellness and emotional empowerment, regardless of a client’s starting point.

Our space includes treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals, free weights, and resistance training stations. Clients are encouraged to engage at their own pace while building stamina, mobility, and cardiovascular health.
Regularly scheduled movement classes promote flexibility, emotional grounding, and nervous system regulation. These group sessions support mindfulness, self-compassion, and inner balance—key elements of recovery from trauma and substance use.
At Avalon, fitness isn’t about physique—it’s about healing. Whether a client is just returning to physical activity or building on an existing routine, our approach emphasizes progress over perfection and celebrates every small win.

Social connection and joyful downtime are essential to recovery. Avalon’s video lounge and community room offer structured opportunities for both relaxation and meaningful peer interaction.

Our lounge features comfortable seating and a large TV for therapeutic film screenings, educational documentaries, and light entertainment. These sessions can spark conversation, reflection, and laughter—promoting emotional processing and connection.
Clients can enjoy a peaceful, quiet space to rest, journal, read, or simply decompress in a setting that feels safe and soothing.
Group discussions, game nights, creative workshops, and informal gatherings are held here to support relationship-building, emotional safety, and the development of healthy social skills.

Nature is a powerful ally in the recovery process. Our campus is designed to invite outdoor exploration, movement, and restoration.

Clients can take advantage of on-site walking paths for self-paced movement, reflective journaling walks, or guided meditative strolls. Walking outdoors helps regulate mood, reduce anxiety, and enhance circulation.
Our accessible disc golf course promotes light physical activity, focus, and fun. It encourages teamwork, relieves stress, and supports the development of new, sober hobbies in a relaxed and social setting.
Depending on the time of year, clients may participate in nature-based group activities such as mindful hiking, outdoor yoga, expressive arts workshops, bonfire recovery talks, and grounding practices under the open sky.

At Avalon, we believe that joy, laughter, and new experiences are essential parts of healing. Recovery is not just about what you’re leaving behind—it’s about rediscovering what makes life meaningful and fun. Our programming includes safe, staff-supported outings that help clients reconnect with the world around them in positive and sober ways.

These outings offer more than friendly competition—they provide an opportunity to rebuild social confidence, practice peer connection, and experience joy without substances. Bowling helps reduce isolation and fosters healthy, lighthearted engagement.
Visits to local museums, art exhibits, and cultural centers are part of our holistic approach. These experiences stimulate curiosity, inspire reflection, and connect clients to history, beauty, and human creativity—offering a sense of belonging to something greater than themselves.
Exploring local shops, parks, and cafes gives clients a chance to engage with community life in a supportive, supervised setting. These trips allow for real-world practice of social and emotional skills while enjoying the rich and welcoming culture of downtown Lawrence Kansas.

Addiction Treatment Services

At Avalon Wellness & Recovery, we go beyond traditional treatments by offering services that nurture your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Therapeutic & Behavioral Health Services

Evidence-Based Care to Support Emotional Healing and Lasting Recovery.

At Avalon, we believe that meaningful recovery includes more than physical stabilization—it requires emotional healing, self-discovery, and connection. Our Therapeutic & Behavioral Health Services are grounded in evidence-based practices and delivered by a team of compassionate, trauma-informed professionals. Whether you're addressing past trauma, managing co-occurring mental health disorders, or building healthy coping strategies, our therapies are designed to meet you where you are and support where you’re going.

Our Core Therapeutic Services Include:

CBT helps you identify and reframe negative thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to substance use. By increasing awareness of how your thoughts impact your actions, CBT empowers you to develop healthier coping mechanisms and emotional resilience.
DBT is especially effective for individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation, self-harm, or intense interpersonal conflicts. It teaches practical skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—offering structure and tools for navigating overwhelming emotions.
MI is a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that helps you explore ambivalence and strengthen your motivation for change. Our therapists guide you in setting meaningful goals, enhancing self-efficacy, and tapping into your own reasons for pursuing recovery—because the best motivation comes from within.
In one-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist, you’ll have a safe, confidential space to explore trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other personal challenges. Individual therapy is tailored to your needs and may incorporate a variety of approaches including EMDR, DBT, and strengths-based interventions.
Group therapy offers powerful peer connection and shared learning. Facilitated by trained clinicians, groups provide structure and support as you work through addiction-related challenges, practice interpersonal skills, and develop a sense of belonging within the recovery community.
Recovery is stronger when relationships are supported. Our family and couples counseling services help loved ones rebuild trust, improve communication, and understand the recovery process. We work to break down walls built by addiction and replace them with connection and healing.

Skill-Building & Recovery Tools

Empowering Clients with Tools to Live, Heal, and Thrive

Recovery is about more than stopping substance use—it’s about learning how to live well. At Avalon, our Skill-Building & Recovery Tools are designed to help clients grow in self-awareness, confidence, and capability. These activities provide real-life tools for navigating stress, relationships, and everyday responsibilities, while also helping clients rediscover joy, creativity, and purpose.

Our Skill-Building Services Include:

Interactive sessions that teach essential life and recovery skills. Topics include:

Stress management through grounding exercises, breathwork, and mindfulness

Emotional regulation techniques like identifying emotional triggers, setting boundaries, and practicing healthy responses

Relapse prevention planning, including recognizing warning signs, understanding personal activators, and creating support systems

Time management and organization strategies to promote structure and follow-through

Goal-setting and problem-solving to build confidence in navigating challenges
Healing isn’t always verbal. We offer opportunities for creative engagement through:

Art therapy, using painting, drawing, or collage to explore emotions and process trauma

Music therapy, including drumming circles, songwriting, or simply using music as a tool for reflection and mood regulation

Therapeutic journaling and guided writing, to help clients express thoughts, track progress, and build a deeper understanding of themselves
Daily mindfulness, guided meditation, and grounding techniques help clients stay present, reduce anxiety, and develop inner awareness—skills that support recovery and emotional balance.
Learn the connection between physical health and mental wellness. Topics include:

Nutrition in recovery, exploring how diet affects mood and energy

Sleep hygiene for emotional regulation and cognitive function

Physical movement, such as light fitness, yoga, or nature walks to reestablish connection with the body
Learn to express needs clearly, listen actively, and navigate healthy relationships. Sessions focus on assertiveness, empathy, conflict resolution, and repairing relationships impacted by addiction.
Recovery includes rebuilding a sense of self. We provide activities that explore personal strengths, values, and identity, helping clients reconnect with who they are beyond their substance use.

Medical Services

Compassionate, Evidence-Based Medical Care to Support Recovery

At Avalon, we recognize that addiction is a complex medical condition—and recovery often begins with healing the body. Our Medical Services are designed to provide safe, responsive, and person-centered care throughout each stage of your treatment journey. From withdrawal stabilization to long-term medication support, our board-certified providers and licensed nurses ensure you receive the highest standard of medical care with dignity and respect.

Our Medical Services Include:

For individuals experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms, our 24/7 medically supervised detox services ensure a safe and comfortable transition into treatment. Our skilled medical team closely monitors symptoms, provides individualized care, and utilizes medication when appropriate to ease discomfort and reduce risk—creating a supportive environment for your first step into recovery.
We offer access to FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine and naltrexone as part of a comprehensive, whole-person treatment plan. These medications help reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, and support long-term recovery. All medication decisions are made collaboratively between clients and our board-certified addiction medicine providers to ensure alignment with your personal recovery goals.
Our licensed nursing staff is available around the clock to support your overall health and respond to any medical concerns that arise during treatment. From routine health assessments to chronic condition management, we take a proactive and compassionate approach to physical wellness. We also coordinate with external healthcare providers when needed to ensure continuity of care and holistic support.

Aftercare and Alumni Program

Connection Doesn’t End at Discharge—It’s Just the Beginning

At Avalon, we believe that recovery is sustained through connection, purpose, and ongoing support. While we are still in our early stages, our commitment to building a vibrant and supportive recovery community is at the heart of everything we do. We know that long-term success isn’t just about what happens during treatment—it’s about the relationships and resources that follow you after you leave.

Before discharge, each client will work with their treatment team to develop a personalized aftercare plan that includes outpatient services, recovery coaching, support groups, and referrals to community resources. We help ensure every individual has a clear, practical path forward.
We’re actively working to create an alumni program that keeps former clients connected to one another and to Avalon. This will include regular check-ins, alumni gatherings, volunteer opportunities, and continued access to selected groups and activities.
We plan to host events, workshops, and service projects that allow alumni and current clients to stay engaged, give back, and grow together. These offerings will be rooted in community empowerment and shared experience.
Our goal is to create a recovery community that extends beyond our walls—a space where people feel seen, supported, and never alone. Even after formal treatment ends, Avalon remains a resource, a connection point, and a place of belonging.

Because Recovery Is a Lifelong Journey—And No One Should Walk It Alone

At Avalon, we understand that completing treatment is not the end of the journey—it’s a new beginning. As our program grows, we are committed to building a dedicated alumni community that supports individuals well beyond their time in residential care.

We are actively designing an alumni program that offers meaningful opportunities for ongoing connection. This will include alumni meetings, community-building events, service projects, and recovery workshops—all rooted in peer support and shared growth.
Healing continues when people stay connected to others who understand the path. Our future alumni offerings will create spaces where individuals can celebrate milestones, support each other through challenges, and give back to those just beginning their journey.
Alumni will have continued access to select services such as educational materials, recovery coaching, and group opportunities—ensuring that the tools you found helpful in treatment remain available when you need them most.
Our ultimate goal is to empower each person who completes treatment at Avalon to thrive—not just survive—in recovery. Through long-term support, meaningful connection, and ongoing encouragement, we’ll walk with you every step of the way.

Because Recovery Is a Journey, Not a Destination

At Avalon, we believe that the transition out of treatment is one of the most critical phases of the recovery process. That’s why our vision for aftercare is rooted in continuity, community, and empowerment—ensuring that each person has the support and resources they need to sustain recovery for the long term.

Continued participation in individual therapy, group therapy, and peer-led recovery groups will help reinforce the progress made during treatment. These services will provide a space to process real-world challenges, stay grounded in recovery principles, and continue growing emotionally and mentally.
Recovery thrives in community. We are actively building an alumni network that offers opportunities for former clients to stay connected, share experiences, and support one another. From casual meetups to structured check-ins, our alumni network will be a foundation for encouragement and belonging.
We envision Avalon as more than a treatment center—it’s a hub for recovery community. Future programming will include social events, educational workshops, and mentorship opportunities that allow alumni to stay involved, give back, and remain inspired. Whether through volunteering, peer mentoring, or participating in recovery-focused activities, we aim to keep you connected and empowered.

Recovery doesn’t end when treatment does. Our vision for aftercare services includes:

Regular therapy and peer support groups to reinforce progress
A growing network of alumni connections.
Community events and mentorship opportunities.

Planning for Lifelong Recovery

A Future of Continued Support

As Avalon grows, we will develop a dedicated alumni program designed to provide long-term engagement, shared experiences, and valuable recovery resources. Our goal is to ensure that every individual who completes treatment has the tools, connections, and encouragement needed to thrive in recovery.

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Building a Strong Recovery Community