Bel Aire Recovery Center

A Brain-Based Approach to Recovery

Treatment is centered around a brain-based model that helps clients understand how addiction alters brain pathways — and how those pathways can be repaired. This approach draws on neuroscience to guide treatment, showing clients how stress, trauma, and substance use affect thinking, emotion, and behavior. Through therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed counseling, and wellness practices, clients learn to calm the nervous system and rebuild healthy patterns. The program emphasizes neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to change — giving individuals tools to support long-term healing across emotional, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions.

Dedicated Program for Veterans and First Responders

Tactical Recovery is a specialized residential program developed for veterans and first responders. This track addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals with service-related trauma and substance use disorders. Clients receive 24/7 care in a structured environment with therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and neuro-counseling. The program also includes expressive arts, recreation therapy, and mindfulness practices tailored to support post-traumatic growth. Many staff members have military experience, creating a culture of trust, shared understanding, and purpose-built support.

Engaging Families in the Healing Process

The family program is designed to help loved ones understand the science of addiction and their role in the recovery journey. Through structured weekend programming, family members participate in educational workshops, group discussions, and family therapy sessions. The curriculum covers topics such as setting healthy boundaries, recognizing enabling behaviors, and improving communication. Special focus is given to how addiction affects brain function and family dynamics. By fostering honest dialogue and rebuilding trust, the program equips families to support their loved one’s recovery while also beginning their own healing process. Participation is strongly encouraged during residential care.

Calm Setting and Purposeful Amenities

The center offers a peaceful residential setting on the Kansas prairie, where clients engage in a structured, recovery-focused routine. The facility includes semi-private rooms, quiet outdoor spaces, and walking paths that promote reflection and calm. In addition to clinical programming, clients participate in restorative activities designed to support emotional and physical well-being. These include activities like mindfulness exercises, expressive arts groups, recreational outings, and movement-based activities like hiking or light fitness. Social connection is encouraged through shared meals and peer engagement. Meals are designed to meet dietary needs, including diabetic-friendly and gluten-free options. The environment is intentionally low-distraction, helping clients reset, recharge, and build healthy daily rhythms.

Continued Support After Residential Treatment

Led by a dedicated coordinator, the alumni program includes weekly peer-led recovery groups, alumni check-ins, and social events such as Chiefs games, Topgolf outings, amusement park visits, and hiking trips. These activities provide ongoing accountability and connection, helping individuals stay engaged in their recovery community long after discharge. Alumni are also encouraged to mentor new clients, creating a sense of purpose and continuity.

What Patients Are Saying

With an average rating of 4.1 stars from over 80 reviews, most patients report life-changing experiences. They highlight the welcoming staff, effective programs, and especially the power of ongoing connection through the alumni network. Some reviewers note frustrations with communication or administrative processes, but the overwhelming theme is gratitude for a place that feels like a turning point — not just a program.