Basecamp Recovery Center

Today marks international overdose awareness day, the global campaign bringing attention to the epidemic of overdose and how we can end overdose altogether.

Overdose touches every community and leaves a permanent imprint. Basecamp grieves the lives we’ve lost in our own neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and families. We are committed to providing lifesaving treatment and support to prevent overdoses from occurring.

International Overdose Awareness Day has incredible resources and information on their social media and website for further learning and awareness.

Last week we had our Overdose Awareness Island Party in honor of international Overdose Awareness Week (August 25-August 31)💜 Thank you to all our vendors for making this event possible and for Make-A-Day for serving 150 meals.

Our next Island Party is September 16th - check back for more details!

We also participated in Columbus’ back to school bashes and there was an incredible turnout at the events✏📚 There is power in community unity!

Another great Walk-In for Recovery at the Barnet Center. It’s always a pleasure to be in the presence of such impactful members of our community at events like these. Columbus climbs together!🗻

Join us today until 3 PM for our Open Interview Day! We are hiring for a number of positions here at Basecamp, including: Peer Support, Case Managers, Counselors, Drivers, and Resident Managers!

Stop in to Basecamp to say hello, meet our team, and interview for these positions, we would love to have you on our team! 🤝🏔💙

We had a great time at the Franklinton National Night Out promoting safety for our communities! We are passionate about the health of Franklinton residents and the patients we serve, and this was a great event to join forces with our police and community partners who share our mission 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾💙

Last weekend Jen and Will had the privilege of speaking at the Drug Awareness Seminar "Breaking the Stigma and Reclaiming Lives". Thank you to Marwah Warsame and her team for asking us to share this vital information.

The event helped further the conversation on substance abuse disorder in our communities and how we can find permanent solutions. We are inspired by the next generation who are making a change in the health of Columbus.

Are you looking to join a team of people who are passionate about helping others? A job that makes a tangible difference in others' lives? If that's you, come to Basecamp's Open Interview Day!

*Hiring for all departments
*Send resumes in advance to [email protected]

🗓 Thursday, August 22
⌚ 10am-3pm
📍815 W Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43222

Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement to Durby Harrell 🎉 We are so grateful for all of the time and care that you’ve given through counseling at Basecamp. The work you did was invaluable in helping others achieve recovery and their highest potential. You will be missed by all of our staff and patients!

Our July outreach has been a success! We met with wonderful community members at the Franklin County Public Health Walk-In for Wellness, had the pleasure of giving tours of our center, and spread our mission at our Basecamp Island Party.

We are stronger together!

Happy Fourth of July from our team and our grateful (and artistic) patients!!

Testimonial from a patient's experience at Basecamp Recovery Center. Our patients are the heroes and we are their guides. They do the work to get to their personal summit. Thank you to those who put their trust in us.

Basecamp staff receives training on evidence-based practices in crisis prevention and intervention. The goal is to keep our patients and staff safe!

Meet Marcy Ellis!

Marcy is an Intake Coordinator at Basecamp East. Marcy was asked a few questions in preparation for this post:

What energizes you at work?
Helping others and feeling like what I do is valuable- makes a difference to those I work with and for.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?
Being told I was someone's favorite because when I spoke with them, they felt that I saw them as a person and could tell I cared about them.

What led you to this specific career?
I've enjoyed being support in a health care environment. I like to feel I'm helping others in a significant way.

What is your favorite family tradition?
Family dinners for any reason- lots of food, talk, and laughter; walks and card games or just chilling and watching a movie together.

What is the best way you have balanced your work life or home life?
I actually schedule my self-care in my daily/weekly planner - no "I don't have time to..." I make time for me because I love myself fiercely.

What advice would you give someone who is considering a career in this field?
Get your foot in the door wherever you can, be consistent, and maintain a teachable/coachable attitude throughout your journey.

What is something about yourself that surprises people?
I have a LOT more sass and spice than meets the eye. I'm also very empathetic/intuitive so I can often see things others skate by.

Join us in Recognizing Marcy and the work she does to make Basecamp a place where patients feel safe, loved and supported. Thank you Marcy!

Thank you to everyone who came out to make our June Island Party a success!

If you are an organization/know anyone who would like to participate in our next Island Party, please reach out to Amy Donnellan at [email protected].

Basecamp Recovery Center celebrates Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This day reminds us of the resilience, strength and contributions of Black Americans. We celebrate freedom and continue to advocate for justice and equality.

Friday, June 7th, marked the First Annual Basecamp Day! This was a special day of team building and vision alignment. But also special because it marks the merging of Basecamp Recovery Center and Hope 4 2morrow. We are so excited to bring Hope 4 2morrow's amazing team under the umbrella of Basecamp Recovery Center. Together, we are strong 💪

Meet Corey Green!

Corey is a Case Manager Supervisor at Basecamp West. Those who know Corey know he is passionate about his work and truly cares for the patients with whom he serves.

Corey was asked a few questions un preparation for this post:

Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach your work?
It's a tie between Drew Moss and Stephanie Knotts. They both have inspired me to create a meaningful connection with my work, and continually inspire patients.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?
That I have a great smile and that I should never stop smiling.

What is one item you don't have that you hope to acquire?
A Master's diploma in social work, and a passport so that I can travel more.

What would we most likely find you doing on the weekends?
Going to Staufs and the Bookloft in German Village, or going on a day trip to explore somewhere new.

What is a professional goal or skills that you are currently working on?
I am currently working on getting an Associate's in Social Work, and then eventually a Master's in Social Work.

What is your favorite family tradition?
Making my family's recipe for pasta sauce during the holidays.

What is the most interesting job you have ever had?
I worked at Der Dutchman for a short time as the head baker's assistant. I got to make cakes, pies, and all sorts of tasty pastries.

What is the best way you have balanced your work life or home life?
I spend time after work and the weekends meditating and going to sound baths from time to time. I like spending time with my friends, which really helps with recharging and preparing for the next week.

What is a bucket list travel destination?
New Zealand or Europe! I still haven't made a decision.

Join us in recognizing Corey and all he does to make Basecamp a place where patients feel safe, loved and supported. Thank you Corey!!

Basecamp Field Day! We enjoyed a day of sunshine and fun, supporting and engaging with those who are taking the brave step to recovery!!

Thanks to Heidi Riggs, an advocate for creating awareness and ending the stigma surrounding substance use disorder, for taking time to come visit Basecamp.

We enjoyed meeting with Senator Bill Demora, who took time out of his busy schedule to meet with us and learn more about the work we are doing to help those struggling in our community.

Another Island Party in the books! Thanks to our partners for showing up in the heat to share food and resources with those in need in our community!

Dr. Rob Graessle, founder and CEO, and members of his team at Basecamp Recovery Center, provided valuable information to over 200 residents at OhioHealth's Interdisciplinary Conference regarding the care and treatment of patients suffering from substance use disorder.

Spirit Week: Our team shares their motivational gear!

We appreciate our nurses, including those not pictured! Thank you to our amazing Nursing Team at Basecamp Recovery Center for all you do to care for and support our patients!!