Fellowship at New Heights

Episode 31: In this episode of Conversations with Cumberland Heights, Kelly Scaggs, CEO of Fellowship Hall, joins Dr. Nick Hayes, Cumberland Heights‘ Chief Science Officer, to discuss leadership in addiction treatment and the power of fellowship at new heights. This episode was recorded at the Global Exchange Conference in Orlando, Florida, offering a deep dive into the vital role of a CEO at an addiction treatment center.Kelly’s Leadership JourneyKelly shares her experience leading Fellowship Hall and the challenges of steering an organization that supports recovery journeys. She highlights the importance of creating a supportive environment for both staff and clients. She also shares successful strategies for building a culture of healing and community.Leadership Beyond Personal ExperienceKelly, not being in long-term recovery, discusses how empathy, vision, and a commitment to excellence shape her leadership approach. She explains how these qualities drive an organization forward, even without a personal connection to addiction recovery.Fellowship at New HeightsThroughout the episode, Kelly and Nick explore the concept of fellowship at new heights, highlighting innovative community-building and treatment approaches that are transforming addiction recovery.Valuable Insights for the Addiction Treatment FieldThis conversation offers valuable lessons for everyone in the addiction treatment field, from clinicians to administrators. Learn how to create a thriving recovery environment and the power of community in recovery.Subscribe for MoreBe sure to subscribe to Conversations with Cumberland Heights for more episodes on addiction treatment, mental health, wellness, and recovery trends.#FellowshipAtNewHeights #AddictionRecovery #FellowshipHall #AddictionTreatmentLeadership #MentalHealth #RecoveryPodcast #CommunitySupportconst wrapper = document?.body?.querySelector(".wpb-content-wrapper"); const mediaPlayer = wrapper?.firstChild; const video = wrapper?.lastChild; wrapper.removeChild(mediaPlayer); wrapper.removeChild(video); mediaPlayer.style.maxWidth = "500px"; mediaPlayer.style.margin = "40px auto"; wrapper.appendChild(mediaPlayer); wrapper.appendChild(video); ​About Our Guest:In this episode of Conversations with Cumberland Heights, we’re joined by Kelly Scaggs, the first female President & CEO of Fellowship Hall. With over 30 years of experience in behavioral health, Kelly’s journey began in 2008 as a family therapist at Fellowship Hall, where she quickly rose to Clinical Director in 2015 and made history as CEO in 2023.Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a Master of Social Work, and a Master of Health Administration. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.Outside of Fellowship Hall, Kelly serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers and the Board of Advisors for Appalachian State University’s Beaver School of Health Sciences. Her dedication to advancing addiction treatment has made her a respected leader in the field. Follow Cumberland Heights:https://www.facebook.com/CumberlandHeightshttps://www.instagram.com/cumberlandheights/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumberlandheightshttps://www.tiktok.com/@cumberlandheights