Guiding Families Through Recovery: A Conversation with Ryan Gartrell of Spearhead Health
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In this episode of Finding New Waters, we sit down with Ryan Gartrell, founder of Spearhead Health, to discuss his unique approach to recovery support for individuals and families. Ryan shares his journey from personal struggles with addiction to creating a concierge-style health service that provides comprehensive support for families navigating mental health and substance use challenges. With a focus on case management, family coaching, and interventions, Spearhead Health aims to offer personalized guidance, including transportation, treatment placement, and support for long-term recovery. Ryan dives deep into the challenges of setting boundaries, the importance of family involvement, and how his team strives to make recovery more accessible and sustainable.

• [00:00] Introduction: Welcome and episode overview.

• [01:00] Meet Ryan Gartrell: Ryan introduces himself and describes Spearhead Health’s mission.

• [04:00] From Addiction to Advocacy: Ryan shares his journey through addiction and how it shaped his career in recovery support.

• [09:00] Personalized Recovery Solutions: How Spearhead Health tailors its services to meet the unique needs of each client.

• [14:00] Setting Boundaries with Compassion: Ryan discusses the critical role of family boundaries and support in recovery.

• [18:00] The Challenge of Treatment Placement: Insights on selecting appropriate treatment programs and avoiding common pitfalls.

• [24:00] Concierge-Level Care: Ryan explains the value of high-touch support, including transportation and in-home services.

• [30:00] Family Coaching for Long-Term Success: The importance of ongoing guidance for families throughout the recovery process.

• [35:00] Closing Thoughts and Contact Information: Ryan shares how listeners can reach out to Spearhead Health for support.

• Comprehensive Family Support: How Spearhead Health guides families through each stage of recovery, offering case management, coaching, and intervention services.

• The Value of Boundaries: Ryan emphasizes the importance of setting and sticking to boundaries, while providing compassionate support.

• Customized Recovery Plans: Tailoring services to fit the needs of individuals and their families, including safe transportation and aftercare planning.

• Experience-Driven Insights: Lessons from Ryan’s personal journey and professional experience that inform his approach to recovery support.

• Family Coaching as a Resource: How family education and coaching help loved ones sustain recovery and avoid enabling behaviors.

Ryan Gartrell****Founder, Spearhead HealthRyan Gartrell is the founder of Spearhead Health, a concierge-level health service specializing in recovery support for families and individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With a background in mental health treatment and personal experience overcoming addiction, Ryan established Spearhead Health to provide customized, empathetic care for families. His services include case management, transportation, family coaching, and placement in trusted treatment programs.

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