Recovery for Life
Recovery begins here. Community lasts for life.
"Recovery is not about fixing one moment in someone's life. It's about helping them rebuild a life they are proud to live."
Herren Wellness is a private recovery community supporting individuals and families through every stage of healing - from residential care to lifelong connection.
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Lived Experience, Clinical Expertise, and Connection
Our team brings lived experience, clinical expertise, and connection to every guest's journey.
Chris Herren
Chris Herren
Founder
Former NBA player and recovery advocate whose lived experience shaped the mission behind Herren Wellness.
Heather Herren, M.Ed
Heather Herren, M.Ed
Co-Founder · Family Support
Brings deep personal and professional experience supporting families through addiction, change, and healing.
Lori McCarthy, LADC, CAI
Lori McCarthy, LADC, CAI
Co-Founder · Executive Director
Leads the program with decades of intervention and recovery experience, from first call through lifelong connection.
Judy Holden
Judy Holden
Outreach & Community Engagement
Building awareness and community relationships to help individuals and families take the first step towards recovery.
Meet the Full Team
When Someone You Love Is Struggling
Substance use can bring feelings of being overwhelmed, afraid and uncertainty. We can help.
Lori McCarthy, Chris Herren, and Heather Herren standing together at Herren Wellness
When you're watching someone you care about struggle with substances or emotional stress, or feeling that pull within yourself, it can create a ripple effect of exhaustion and isolation. It's okay to not know the best way to move forward, our team will walk with you to determine the best pathway for you and your family.
At Herren Wellness, we believe recovery is not a single event or a 30-day program. It is a journey, and no one should have to walk it alone. From the first phone call, our team works with you to identify the next right step.

Whether you're worried about someone you love or feeling that pull yourself, you do not have to know the next step before you reach out.

Lori McCarthy, Chris Herren, and Heather Herren standing together at Herren Wellness
Listen & Watch
Start With Chris's Story, Then Hear From the Community
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Guest Stories
Real People, Real Recovery
Our guests and their families share what recovery looks like in their own words and on their own terms.
Meg's Story
Discovering a deeper meaning to the word beautiful through wellness and recovery.
Nicole & Alexandra
A family story about understanding, connection, and the work of recovery.
Charlie's Story
Finding purpose through accountability, community, and personal growth.
Explore Alumni Stories
Our Approach
The Herren Wellness Difference
A group session inside Jacob Hill

Herren Wellness was built on a simple but powerful belief: lasting recovery happens through connection, purpose, and community. Instead of focusing on short-term treatment, we focus on building the foundation for a meaningful life in recovery.

  • Not bound by strictures of payor informed treatment
  • 24 total residential guests
  • Individualized attention
  • Flexibility in length of stay
  • Deeper family involvement
  • Focus on personal growth and purpose
An Ecosystem of Recovery
Support That Grows With You
From residential healing to a lifelong community, we provide support that grows with you in recovery.
Residential Program
A safe and structured environment where guests begin their recovery journey with personalized support and holistic care.
Sober Living Community
Supportive substance free living environments where individuals strengthen independence while remaining connected to recovery.
Recovery for Life
A lifelong alumni community rooted in connection, mentorship, and continued personal growth.
Get Help Now
Your recovery starts with a conversation
Whether you're seeking help for yourself or a loved one dealing with substance use, distress, or personal well-being, we're here to listen. Reach out today.
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