Eudaimonia Recovery Homes-Women

In most cases, individuals seeking a continuum of recovery care in the Austin, Texas area are transitioning from other cities or states. During a recovering individual's stay in a residential inpatient facility, medication is often prescribed during the treatment process. Being new to a city or state, creates obstacles in establishing a relationship with a doctor. To help with the transition, Eudaimonia Recovery Homes utilizes Dr. Fredric Wilson's services to help recovery individuals be assessed and continue their prescribed medication in their treatment process.

After primary addiction treatment, Eudaimonia Recovery Homes has designed an addiction curriculum, with the goal of long-term, even lifetime, recovery that includes abstinence from alcohol, drug use and achieving a life of happiness.

Relapse is most common in the first 90 days after completion of primary treatment. Our Recovery Support Program is designed to help clients achieve a foundation of recovery, in this time frame.

The primary focus of our Recovery Support Program is to; develop and learn life skills, grow and participate in a program of recovery. To aid in the building of a firm foundation in recovery and assist in preventing relapse, our Recovery Support Program is comprised of the following:

AMP – Addiction Monitoring Program
Three Phase Program
SEV – Support Employment Volunteering
Alcohol & Core Drug Screening & Toxicology Reporting

Arza studied at Austin Community College for his Associates in Applied Science degree. He recently completed his Counselor Intern Practicum hours. Arza went to a long-term behavioral modification program for his own substance use and has been sober since 2007. He is passionate about recovery and helping people improve their quality of life and relationships.

Shari Suter is working to complete her Masters of Science in Psychology with a Behavioral Health Focus (10/2015) and is an LCDC-Intern. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and three Associate Degrees. Shari has been in Recovery since 2003 and through her own personal work, discovered she has a passion to help others who have a desire to live life free of their addiction.

Shari discovered through working with her clients that many have untreated Process Addictions and that there was no Support Group in the Austin Area she could send her clients to for additional support. Understanding the importance of “The Fellowship” in her recovery she started an Eating Disorders Group in the Austin Area with the hope that Other Groups can be started in other locations.

Allen began working in the treatment industry in 2008, working directly in client care and support. While working in the field, he was able to receive an AAS in Human Services from Austin Community College, with an emphasis in Addictions Counseling. Allen has achieved his license in chemical dependency, and has worked for several treatment centers, in the Austin area, gaining valuable experience.

Allen’s best asset is his counseling style, blending truthfulness and sincerity with compassion. Working with clients who use the treatment door in a similar fashion to a revolving door, his mission is to put the person back together spiritually, so the world looks “put together.” Allen’s personal commitment is to never ask a client to do something he himself is not be willing to do, and never let a teachable moment pass. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, cooking, and playing golf.

Karl Bremer is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and has been working in the Addictions field for nearly 10 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Liberty University with a focus on Addiction & Recovery, and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Professional Counseling. Karl’s previous work experience includes working in the residential and outpatient settings, and in Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He specializes in experiential therapies, 12 step recovery, and mindfulness practices. When not working, Karl enjoys outdoor activities of fishing, Frisbee, water sports, and watching college football.

My decision to work with and help others was born out of a personal tragedy at age 18. I met a Counselor who recognized the impact of the accident on my life and persisted for over a year to offer help to me. I was so impacted by the level of his professionalism and patience that resulted in both a gift and a blessing I decided I wanted to work with others that needed help. My career in Addiction was born out of someone who recognized my lack of knowledge regarding addiction but saw my passion and drive to help others, thus began my journey. I have worked in Chemical Dependency since 1975 in Austin Area. Experience include working for Austin Travis County MHMR as an outreach worker, Sober Living Manager for Men and Women and Clinical Supervisor of Drug and Alcohol Programming for Austin Travis County MHMR. 10 years at Shoal Creek Hospital Inpatient Outpatient Programs as a Counselor with clients affected by addiction and their families. St. David’s Hospital HCA –(Pavilion) for 10 years in several positions from Program Coordinator for Adult Chemical Dependency Services and Director of Adult Chemical Dependency Services. Experience include Development of Program Services that included curriculum development, Development and Monitoring of Budgets for Programming as well as Monitoring Compliance of Programs offered in continuum of services in addiction were in regulatory compliance with State of Texas and Joint Commission Accreditation of Health care Organization for Hospitals.

Jay has been with Eudaimonia Recovery Homes since April of 2014. Born and raised in Houston, Texas Jay moved to Austin in 2005. In 2011, after years of attempting to manage his addiction Jay sought help and began his journey of recovery. Early on he was inspired by counselors and those with long term sobriety by their ability to help others make meaningful change in their lives.

In 2014 Jay completed his Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist training. Jay is attuned to the need of addicts and alcoholics to have a stable support system. He is passionate about helping others develop meaningful, long term recovery and supporting families through the process. Jay enjoys spending time with his wife and son, hiking, playing guitar and reading.

Sarah grew up in the DFW area and began using drugs and alcohol at 10 years old. She was in her first drug and alcohol rehabilitation center at age 12. She was a Junior Olympic athlete until her addiction to pain killers and heroin took over her life. She suffered in and out of rehab until the age of 37. Only when throughly working the 12 steps, a relationship with a higher power, and working intensely with other addicts and alcoholics, did she achieved sustained sobriety and freedom from addiction.

She began working in the industry in 2015  as direct care staff, before joining Eudaimonia as a recovery coach. She is currently close to completing her LCDC, addictions counseling degree and intends on pursuing a career in helping other men and women achieve the same freedom in recovery that she has.

Ryan Engelstad is from St. Louis MO. In February of 2012 he was given the opportunity to receive long term residential treatment for drugs and alcohol. In treatment he was guided through working the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous which gave him the necessary tools to stay sober and pursue a fulfilling life of recovery from substance abuse. Through agreeing to live in a recovery home after being discharged from treatment he was given an opportunity to apply his new coping skills and stress management tools in real life situations. Due to the structure and support of a sober living environment and a willingness to work a spiritual program of honesty and action he learned how to take responsibility for himself.

In the Fall of 2013 Ryan started working as a TAAP(Texas Association of Addiction Professionals) certified PRSS(Peer Recovery Support Specialist) and Recovery Coach for Eudaimonia Recovery Homes. He is also pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

Daniel was born and raised in Austin, TX. Once completing high school, he enrolled in St. Edwards University and completed his Bachelors Degree in 2011. Drugs and alcohol brought Daniel to treatment in June 2012. Upon completion he moved into Eudaimonia until August 2013, which is when Daniel began working for the company who helped him learn the tools and resources for long term sobriety. Daniel has been in recovery since June 2012 and has been able to grow in his sobriety, in the same city he battled with addiction in, since then because of the programs that were offered.
Daniel has been a Recovery Coach at Eudaimonia since August 2013. In 2013 Daniel became a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, recognized by the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals. Daniel is passionate about offering others the same tools and resources that saved his life.

Jaime Kintonis, now 26 years old, was raised in Phoenix, AZ, grew up riding horses, dirt bikes and dancing. All were hobbies taken by her addiction. By the time she graduated high school she was addicted to pain killers, cocaine and alcohol. At age 20, entered her second treatment center as an IV heroin user and at 22 her last treatment center in Kerrville, TX. She moved to Austin into a Eudaimonia sober home at 10 months sober and later managed a home as an employee. This opened the door to her working as a Recovery Coach in the AMP department in June 2013.

Jaime has been sober since June 11, 2012 and has a passion for teaching women how to use the tools that have given her long term sobriety. She is blessed to be able to push women not only to live a sober life, but a life of abundance.

Tanner was born and raised in Palestine, Texas were he first began using drugs at the age of 13. At the age of 22 Tanner moved to Huntsville, Texas to attend college at Sam Houston State. It was there that he first used Methamphetamines which led to his eventual bottom. On October 25th 2011 Tanner went to a treatment center in Austin, Texas and through the power of the 12 steps he has not had a drink or drug since that date. Tanner has been a member of the Eudaimonia family since January 2012, in the forms of resident, house manager, recovery coach, and department supervisor.

Joe’s journey in sobriety began on March 3rd, 1989. Joe became involved in the treatment industry in 1994. Over the last 20 years, he has served in various positions from a tech to a LCDC. Joe joined the Eudaimonia team in 2011. He has held positions in both our sober living and AMP department. In 2014, he completed the Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist training.