YP Board Member Lilly Howard Shares Her “Why”
Lilly Howard, TNDR YP Board Member When I heard that In Her Shoes was coming back this year, I knew I wanted to be part of it. At its core, this six-week step challenge is about supporting the incredible women of The Next Door Recovery as they work to rebuild their lives and find hope […]
The Next Door Recovery’s Kaitlyn McCarthy Named Finalist for 2026 Nashville Emerging Leader Award
The Next Door Recovery We are proud to announce that The Next Door Recovery Development Coordinator Kaitlyn McCarthy has been named a finalist for the 2026 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELAS) in the nonprofit category! Presented annually by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville, The NELAS honors outstanding young professionals ages 21 […]
A Bridge Back
By Dr. Denise Montagnino, DO, MPH, OB-GYN There is a moment I have come to recognize in almost every first appointment. I start with something simple, how are you feeling? or how are things going?, and she pauses. She searches my face. She’s deciding whether it’s safe to answer. I let her decide. I sit […]
Healing Together: The Next Door Recovery’s Family Education Group
By Jessica Brooks, Family Therapist Recovery is not a journey meant to be walked alone. Nearly two years ago, The Next Door Recovery relaunched its Family Education Group with a clear purpose: to support families, deepen understanding of addiction, and strengthen the relationships that are essential to lasting recovery. Since then, the group has become […]
A Story of Returning Hope
By: Susan Weathersby, Director of Development Sometimes the bravest step is not the first one forward, but the decision to come back. One of our alumnae returned to The Next Door Recovery this winter carrying new life and a renewed hope she once feared she had lost. She arrived pregnant, humbled, and ready to begin again. After leaving last summer, she […]
A Very Sober Holiday (And Why It Could Be More Magical Than You Think)
By: Kristen Lonigan, Director of Admissions and Business Development The holidays can sneak up with a strange mix of glitter and dread, especially if you’re in early recovery, if you’ve been walking this path for years, or even if you’re going through a heavy season of grief. There’s joy everywhere, but sometimes it feels like […]
Beyond the Buzzword: What Trauma-Informed Care Looks Like at The Next Door Recovery
By: Kristen Lonigan, Director of Admissions and Business Development Trauma-informed care—you’ve likely heard the phrase. It’s a term that floats through boardrooms, conferences, and treatment centers like a badge of honor. But what does it mean? More importantly, what does it look like in practice? At The Next Door Recovery, we don’t just talk about trauma-informed care; […]
Where Recovery and Motherhood Meet: Our Commitment to Care
By: Kristen Lonigan, Director of Admissions and Business Development At The Next Door Recovery, we believe in meeting women where they are, including when they are carrying both new life and the weight of substance use. Recovery doesn’t pause for pregnancy, and motherhood doesn’t wait for healing. That’s why our care is built at the […]
Supporting Pregnant Women on the Path to Recovery
By Kristen Lonigan, Director of Admissions and Business Development We at The Next Door Recovery know the barriers mothers and expectant mothers who are seeking treatment face. Many women fear judgment and worry about losing custody of their children. They often feel the pressure of societal expectations surrounding motherhood, which usually prevents them from seeking […]
The Frightening Truth About Fentanyl: 5 Things You Need to Know
By Kristen Lonigan, Director of Admissions and Business Development As Halloween approaches, there’s a much scarier reality lurking beyond the costumes and decorations—fentanyl. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has become a growing threat across the U.S., with its potency and lethal effects continuing to take lives at alarming rates. At The Next Door Recovery, we remain committed to helping […]
