RECOVERING FROM drug and alcohol addiction is not only possible, but life can be even more meaningful and beautiful afterward. Just ask Tyler Bowman, founder and CEO of Brooks Healing Center (BHC).
“Life is beautiful. It’s based on perception and how we look at it. It’s the people we surround ourselves with and our mentality. Drug and alcohol addiction is rooted in a thinking problem, and we must know how to combat that to overcome it. At BHC, we love our patients until they can love themselves. Someone did that for me, and now I want to do that for others. When I finally went into a treatment program the last time, I’d had enough. I was willing to make the necessary changes.”
After Bowman successfully completed a similar treatment program, the love and acceptance he discovered compelled him to open a facility in Normandy alongside the soothing waters of the Duck River. “This is my mission. I feel like if I’m still alive after multiple overdoses and all the chaos I caused my family, then this is my way to give back. The name refers to a brook,” said Bowman. “It’s a moving water analogy. I believe life is always changing, and one of the hardest things for me was accepting that change. It created a lot of anxiety and fear in my life. We can’t control things that happen to us, but we can control how we react. We want others to know they can accept life on life’s terms. At BHC, we can equip you with the best tools to succeed in life and find fulfillment and joy.”
The facility offers three programs, starting with a clean slate through detox guided by a medically trained professional. Patients enrolled in the residential housing program are submerged in full-time treatment, while others have the flexibility of a 30 to 60-day partial hospitalization plan if they have a devoted support system in place back home. While following their individualized plan, patients work with licensed therapists to dig into the root causes of their addictions and learn ways to navigate through their past trauma without returning to the numbing effects of drugs or alcohol. Bowman said he enjoys the nature aspect of the program because it allows those in recovery to have fun and reminds them how to enjoy life without centering activities around drinking and using drugs.
Centrally located between Nashville and Chattanooga, the picturesque location offers ample opportunities for kayaking, fishing, quietly meditating, hiking, and reconnecting with oneself and nature. Programs offered include a powerful 12- step peer support program, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and music, animal, and trauma-informed therapy that will radically change your thought process and help you regain a solid footing in your life. BHC’s motto is to learn to navigate life’s waters with clarity of mind, body, and spirit. Bowman, along with trained staff, is just a phone call away. GN
