In Episode 109 of Built By The Red Stick, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Steve Burgess, Operations Manager at The Hope Center in Marksville, Louisiana, for a NEW installment of the Meet Your Sponsor series.

Steve has spent years helping ensure that The Hope Center continues its mission of restoring lives through quality addiction treatment and recovery support. Since opening its doors in 1990, The Hope Center has helped thousands of men and women begin new lives through its 12-Step, Recovery Dynamics-based residential treatment program, intensive outpatient services, and strong alumni community.

In this conversation, Steve gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep a long-standing treatment center operating day after day. From serving clients and supporting staff to creating an environment where recovery can thrive, he shares how every role inside a treatment center contributes to changing lives.

Ronnie, Michael, and Steve also discuss why recovery is about more than completing a program—it's about building a community, finding purpose, and creating a support system that continues long after treatment ends. The Hope Center's alumni network and commitment to ongoing recovery are just a few of the ways they continue serving individuals and families across Louisiana.

Whether you're seeking treatment, supporting someone in recovery, or simply want to understand how treatment centers operate behind the scenes, this episode offers a unique perspective on the people working every day to make recovery possible.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 109 to hear Steve Burgess share his heart for recovery, leadership, and the mission of The Hope Center.

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Looking for Help?

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, The Hope Center has been serving individuals and families across Louisiana since 1990 with compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment.

📍 Washington Street Hope Center
118 S. Washington Street
Marksville, LA 71351

📞 (318) 253-8705

🌐 www.marksvillehopecenter.com

Recovery starts with one phone call. Don't wait to ask for help—there is hope, and you don't have to face addiction alone.

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