it's powerful when personal experience inspires action. the lived experience of recovery and healing brings a deep level of empathy and commitment to the services ARS provides.
ARS mission: advance mental health care on an individual and systemic level by fostering a deep understanding of recovery. this starts with the individual and happens one step at a time. the result is a more meaningful and effective approach to mental healthcare.
about
change is a crucial first step in recovery. ARS helps clients move through the different stages of recovery by providing guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to manage challenges.
at antidote recovery support, we understand that recovery can be overwhelming, confusing, and intensely emotional.
we strive to make the transition to healing as smooth as possible for our clients. we recognize that this is a critical time, and we want to help individuals hit the ground running. we provide support that helps make recovery more manageable.
ARS provides individualized guidance and services tailored to those ready to take a significant step towards healing while working to advance mental health care on a comprehensive level.
*ARS employees are CPR and AED certified.
the inspiration for ARS is deeply personal. during an overwhelming experience with acute PTSD and suicide, including hospitalizations at multiple levels of treatment, I realized the urgent need for mental healthcare that extends beyond traditional medical care. this realization came from my own struggles and eventual understanding that recovery requires more than just treatment, doctors, or therapists. recovery necessitates a holistic approach that includes guidance and continuity of care from a wide-ranging support community. my experience has given me an understanding of individual recovery needs. it's also given me the motivation to cultivate progress in care.
PTSD changed who i am and altered the course of my life in an instant. i had to shift how i live, how i parent, my personal goals, career aspirations, hobbies, even how i spend my free time. this is devastating. as i learn to adapt to PTSD and manage my symptoms, i'm able to accept my diagnosis and let the limitations of it guide me. this helps me make tremendous progress in healing and recovery. i gained a different perspective on my life and a new sense of self.
ARS is my recovery. this work allows me to support others on an individual basis while also connecting to a broad network of people who have the same goal: intentional evolution in mental healthcare.
PTSD guides my actions and decisions. managed PTSD provides meaningful direction and is a superpower when combined with recovery and healing.
-aly rutledge, owner
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i was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom and homemaker for 18 years. during that time, i also had the opportunity to work in a variety of roles and industries including marketing, fitness, coaching, entrepreneurship, health care, and real estate. these experiences required me to develop a profound capacity to learn, an extensive skill set, and the ability to connect with a broad spectrum of people. my life to this point built the foundation of antidote.