MBH Onward … Because Staying Connected After Treatment Makes All the Difference

Treatment is just the beginning. Recovery is a lifelong journey, and we’ve seen firsthand how staying connected to those who’ve been there can make all the difference. That’s why our Meadows Behavioral Healthcare Alumni Association, MBH Onward, exists — to provide alumni of all MBH programs with ongoing resources and community to empower them to continue the work they began during treatment.

Research shows that the longer someone is engaged, the better their chance of long-term, successful recovery. We know that everyone’s needs are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of resources, programming, and opportunities to stay connected. So why not join us as we celebrate the shared experience of recovery?

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The MBH Onward App

Our app is just for alumni of our programs, putting community, connection, and resources at your fingertips 24-7. MBH Onward includes inspiration, practical tips, interactive prompts that encourage engagement and accountability, a community who “gets it” to support you when you’re struggling, and access to original MBH articles, podcasts, and more. Available on both iOS and Android devices.  

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MBH Onward Recovery Coaching

This scalable program was designed with the flexibility to meet a wide variety of clients’ individual needs. Weekly work is done, progress is tracked, and individuals get daily check-in correspondence and weekly face-to-face meetings with their Onward Recovery Coach (via Teams or in person).

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Hear from Meadows Ranch Alumni

Recovery Replay

 

Recovery Replay Podcast

Kasey Beavers:
Finding Strength In Recovery (Part 1)

Released June 7, 2022

Food provides us with nutritional support necessary to live. It can be delicious or not so much, but its primary purpose is to sustain life. So what happens when our relationship with food changes? For Kasey Beavers, this change leads to unintended consequences. But with the help of her loving parents, Kasey unlocks something inside of herself that was there all along.

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Recovery Replay

Recovery Replay Podcast

Kasey Beavers:
Finding Strength In Recovery (Part 2)

Released June 14, 2022

In the conclusion of Kasey’s story, she comes to the realization that it’s time to get help. While she thrives in treatment, there are some bumps along the road. Find out how Kasey overcomes them with some newfound insights about herself, support from loved ones, and an ally in the form of her sponsor, Hillary.

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Alumni Events

Focused on engagement and inspiration, these events are held at a variety of different locations across the country. Typically, a trusted local resource shares their expertise, delivering a recovery-related presentation followed by a hands-on expressive arts project or other creative activity. These Alumni Events are free of charge with the exception of Alumni Weekend.

Need a boost in your eating disorder recovery journey? Join us for our “Life Without Ed®” weekend workshop, held at our sister facility, Rio Retreat Center, in Wickenburg, Arizona.

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Daily Virtual Groups

Announced through weekly email reminders, we offer opportunities to gather online with other alumni seven days a week. In addition to our popular Recovery Enhancement Groups, we’re expanding to include specialty topics, interactive recovery sessions, and meetings that follow a 12-Step format. As with other Alumni Association offerings, these groups are free to anyone who has completed an MBH program. [NOTE: As COVID restrictions are lifted, we will resume offering in-person options at our Meadows Outpatient Centers in Scottsdale, Dallas, and Silicon Valley.]

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Alumni Newsletters

Our monthly online newsletters highlight various opportunities each month while offering encouragement to all alumni. There is also information about Meadows-trained therapists in your area, a mid-month connection affirmation email, details about upcoming Facebook Live events, and other recommendations. Oh, and rest assured that we’ll never share or sell your email address.

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Aleah Johnson

Aleah Johnson
Vice President of Alumni Outreach and Family Services, Certified Recovery Coach

Meet Your Connection to Alumni Support

Aleah Johnson

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Aleah Johnson earned her undergraduate degree from Washington State University in leadership and professional studies with an emphasis on event design. Prior to joining the Meadows Behavioral Healthcare team, she worked as an event planner, where weddings and social gatherings were her specialty. It was only after she found that planning parties and being the life of the party went hand in hand with addiction for her, that she knew it was time to seek help. Through her own recovery journey, Johnson felt there had to be a higher purpose for her life and work. Wanting to make a change, she applied for a job with MBH, packed what she could fit in her car, and headed for Arizona. Now she channels those event planning skills into recovery-related events and programs. Being able to spend time with alumni after they complete treatment, hearing about their accomplishments, and helping them overcome setbacks are highlights of the job. Johnson’s primary focuses are connection and community, using those to provide safe places and platforms for alum from any of our programs to be able to gain knowledge and connect with others to be successful on their recovery journey.