Meet TJ Carlini of Fountain Hills Recovery

Today we’d like to introduce you to TJ Carlini.

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Addiction has been with me my whole life, but it was not until the last 10 years of my life that I came face to face with the truly destructive power of the disease. Cunning, baffling, and powerful as they say in the rooms, addiction and its henchmen, depression and anxiety, drug me into depths I never thought I’d fall and took hostage the emotions and peace of mind of my family, friends, and anyone who tried to help me see what I couldn’t see for myself. Within the span of a few short years, I had lost not only custody but the ability to see my child, I could not hold even a basic job, I was out on the streets homeless, I had multiple stints in and out of jail, and I was willing to go to just about any length to get a fix. Then on November 15, 2011, out of utter desperation and despair, I crawled into the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center in Austin, not for the first, but for the last time. It was over the course of the next year that my inner transformation began; during my time at the “Salvy” I learned how to work, play, care, and above all live life on life’s terms. As a result of taking the suggestions of others, I transitioned into a sober living, worked and slowly was able to see my daughter again, moved back to my hometown in Phoenix, re-enrolled in school, and began a job in recovery.

I am still in awe when I think about where my life had been and where it is today. I am now married to the love of my life. I have a second baby girl and have reentered my eldest daughter’s life. I work continuously not only to better myself but the lives of those around me. I have come to understand how God’s grace and mercy are working in my life and today I am truly grateful for all the blessings I have received. I now oversee executive operations and help others struggling with addiction as a Primary Therapist at Fountain Hills Recovery. Today I get the opportunity to share my own experience, strength, and hope on the subject of addiction at various churches and conferences. Maybe above all, I get to live in the “sunlight of the spirit” – as the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous states – and give back what was so freely given to me.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The biggest obstacles that I’ve encountered is stay true to our morals and values. Recovery can be a very dirty industry and it’s easy to get sidetracked. Staying true to what is in the best interest of not only the client but there family has been very challenging and rewarding.

Fountain Hills Recovery – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Fountain Hills Recovery was born out of a deep, personal need to help those struggling with substance abuse. Since 2016, the passionate and experienced staff at Fountain Hills Recovery have been committed to providing the highest quality addiction treatment programs available. We offer an atmosphere of resort-living while maintaining the intimacy of individualized care through daily interactions with our clients and staff. This dynamic helps to create a safe and supportive community healing. Our treatment programs strive to provide quality care while giving clients the tools and resources to succeed both in and out of our facility. We don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach to the treatment of addiction. Offering a variety of treatment options is just one of the ways we strive to accommodate every client in our program.

We understand that everyone who enters our center has different motivations, goals, and expectations about the treatment they need to recover from their addiction. Taking into account each client’s’ individual needs, our care professionals use effective evidence-based methods to create a treatment plan in collaboration with the client. Fountain Hills Recovery is a safe haven for those who are ready to transition into a new life of sobriety. Through our programs, you’ll learn to love living sober, grow beyond limitations, and become a productive member of society again. We will help you become an asset to others and live a life in which you are trusted, valued and happy.

What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success for me in shown in others. Success is shown when my wife smiles, when my two girls see their father sober, when my experience can be used to help or prevent someone from going down the same path. I have been given so much grace in life and I feel it to be my duty to use that grace to be of service to others.

Contact Info:

• Address: 16872 East Avenue of The Fountains, Suite 204
• Website: fountainhillsrecovery.com
• Phone: 4804768900
• Email: tj@fountainhillsrecovery.com
• Instagram: @fountainhillsrecovery
• Facebook: @fountainhillsrecovery
• Twitter: @FHRecovery

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