Recreational Therapy for Addiction Recovery That Lasts
S2L Recovery combines outdoor adventure with Christ-centered clinical care to help your loved one rebuild strength, confidence, and purpose during addiction treatment.
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Your Step-by-Step Path to Lasting Freedom
From your first call to lifelong community, here’s what you can expect with S2L Recovery:
Initial Call & Assessment
Medical Detox (5-7 days)
Phase 1 Residential (42 days)
Phase 2 Extended Care (42 days)
Internship Program (6 months)
Alumni Aftercare
Why Choose S2L Recovery
Faith-based treatment leads to stronger, longer-lasting recovery outcomes.
S2L Recovery pairs clinical excellence with biblical teaching so your loved one receives both professional care and spiritual healing
Safe Medical Detox
Licensed Professional Care
Biblical Foundation
Extended Treatment for Real Change
Insurance Accepted
Job Placement Program
Our Commitment
✓We’ll never judge the circumstances that brought someone to us.
✓We’ll keep you informed (with proper permissions).
✓We’ll give your loved one what you want most for them: lasting freedom in Christ.
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S2L's Insurance Coverage
Our Christ-centered drug and alcohol rehab accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, UMR, and Prime Health. We are also a TRICARE East in-network provider, VA Community Care Network (Optum VACCN) participant, and ChampVA authorized.
We understand that figuring out insurance coverage for addiction treatment can feel like a financial burden, which is why our team is here to help verify your benefits and walk you through your options.
Do not let cost concerns delay recovery. Contact us today to verify your insurance.
Begin Recreational Therapy for Addiction Treatment at S2L
Addiction strips away health, confidence, and connection. S2L Recovery restores all three through outdoor recreation, clinical treatment, and a Christ-centered community that stays with your family long after graduation.
Christ-centered. Clinically excellent. Compassionate care.
Our Reviews
William Smith2025-03-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I didn't realize how lost I was, until I got to S2L. Out of addiction God rescued me by leading me to this spirit filled place. That I thank God for everyday . Genuine loving God fearing souls at work here! Nicholas Diamantides2025-03-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredible program. Would highly recommend to anyone searching for help from addiction or alcoholism. Andrew Daigle2025-03-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredible people who excel in a very challenging field. The fruit defines the tree! Russell Lachman2025-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you’re ready to make some real changes and get out of your own way, S2L is definitely worth checking out. You can really tell the team cares about your success and well being so you can become a better more fulfilled version of yourself. Robert Jasinski2025-03-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came into S2L at the lowest point in my life. I entered the program 107lb standing at 6’3”. I could barely eat, walk, or function like a normal human. I was deep in my addiction to Alcohol and pain killers when I came in on Halloween of 2016. From the moment I stepped into the Lodge at S2L, I knew this place had something special about it. The staff and students greeted me with open arms and went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable from day 1. I came in for a 30 day program and ended up leaving 5 months later (3 months as a student 2 as an intern), gained my weight back (170lb). I left the program with a group of men I’m proud to be able to call my brothers, and more importantly, a new understanding of Jesus Christ. There have been some slip-ups in the following years but I always had and have someone that I could trust and go to whenever I needed. 8 years later I’m still connected to many of the men I followed Christ with, people that I can talk about things that only other addicts seem to understand. I’ve recommended this place to many people and have seen so many lives changed by S2L. I came in as a broken man and came out as a follower of Christ! Thank you S2L!! God Bless!! jonathan roth2025-03-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This place was great and really helped me strengthen my relationship with Christ further than it has ever been before. A few minor things I would improve but the purpose here is to find God or strengthen your relationship and I think they do an excellent job of that! Zeke McKinney2025-02-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have seen the hand of God here in a different way than I have seen anywhere else. Truly, the love of Christ is present here at S2L and sinners are set FREE from the guilt and shame of addiction. To God be all the glory forever! Andrew Daigle2025-02-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful people, amazing place Kenna Wellman2025-02-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I spent 2022 in the S2L program. First phase twice, then I stayed for second phase on my 2nd go around, and interned. Having been to multiple secular rehabs and countless failed attempts at sobriety. S2L offered a new Jesus centered approach. At 38 years old, I had never read the Bible or regularly attended church. The Lord used S2L to minister to me at a point in my life where I would listen. After loosing my father, being divorced from my wife, and 8hrs away from my kids, I was a broken man. S2L was a conduit for the Word of God to touch my heart and soul. Words can’t describe what happened to me when I spent a year in Woodbury, TN at S2L. I became a Christian, a man, a husband again, a father again, a son again, and a friend again. The Lord used the pastors there and ALL of the staff to point me to Jesus. Once focused on him, the healing begun. I say this, because it’s my truth. S2L changed the trajectory of my entire families lives. I will always be grateful for this ministry, and the men and women who work there. The staff was and is incredible. If you are seek help in addictions, this is your place. If your family member needs help with addictions, this is your place. These people are the real deal, they preach and teach the Word of God. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”” Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV
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Frequently Asked Questions About
Recreational Therapy for Addiction
Recreational therapy uses structured activities like hiking, sports, and creative arts to support physical, emotional, and social healing during addiction recovery. It teaches healthy coping skills and sober fun.
S2L offers hiking, canoeing, paintball, gym sessions, outdoor retreats, and group recreation on our 10-acre property in McMinnville, TN. Activities are paired with worship and biblical teaching.
It reduces stress, rebuilds confidence, and creates healthy routines that replace substance use. Physical activity also boosts mood and lowers cravings by releasing natural endorphins.
Experiential therapy rehab uses hands-on activities and real-life experiences to help individuals process emotions, develop coping skills, and build self-awareness.
While recreational therapy focuses more on structured leisure and physical wellness, experiential therapy often targets deeper emotional processing. At S2L, both are part of our treatment programming and work together to support whole-person healing.
Recreational therapy is built into S2L's residential treatment phases alongside clinical therapy, biblical curriculum, and worship. It is not billed separately or treated as optional.
Adventure therapy involves outdoor challenges like hiking and canoeing that build teamwork, trust, and resilience. At S2L, these activities happen on our scenic Tennessee campus as part of treatment.
Yes. Every recreational activity at S2L is paired with prayer, worship, or Scripture. Our full-time pastors and licensed clinicians work together so outdoor recreation supports spiritual growth.
S2L's program includes medical detox (5–7 days), Phase 1 Residential (42 days), and optional Phase 2 Extended Care (42 days). A 6-month internship and alumni aftercare are also available.
S2L is out-of-network with most commercial insurers including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, UMR, and Prime Health. We also accept TRICARE East, VA VACCN, and ChampVA.
S2L's men's facility is at 290 Mullican Rd, McMinnville, TN 37110 on 10 acres. The women's facility is at 3180 Hill Creek Rd, Woodbury, TN 37190. About 70% of clients come from out of state.