Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center Announces Allyson Smith as National Outreach Director
OXFORD, MISS. — Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center is pleased to announce the addition of Allyson Smith as National Outreach Director. With nearly 20 years of experience in mental health and residential treatment, Smith brings extensive expertise in adolescent and young adult mental health, family systems, trauma, and attachment. Her career began in direct care before progressing through leadership roles as Residential Director, Program Director, and ultimately Executive Director of a nationally recognized young adult treatment program.
Throughout her career, Smith has developed program and staff training curricula, led crisis intervention and de-escalation trainings as a Certified CPI Trainer, presented at the 2022 NATSAP Annual Conference, and served on a committee for the Houston chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. As National Outreach Director, Smith will focus on strengthening professional partnerships, connecting with families and treatment professionals, and expanding awareness of Stonewater’s approach to adolescent treatment. “Allyson’s breadth and depth of experience, and her commitment to adolescents and their families, make her an incredible addition to the Stonewater team,” said Elizabeth Fikes, Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Stonewater.
Smith’s extensive background and passion for serving young people align closely with Stonewater’s intentional culture and mission. In her new role, she will work alongside professionals and families throughout the treatment journey, ensuring that adolescents can come to Stonewater to build hope, strengthen relationships, and develop a renewed sense of purpose for their futures.
About Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center:
Stonewater is a family-owned, 90-day residential program for adolescents struggling with mental health or substance use. On our 65-acre campus, Stonewater combines outdoor experiential therapies, DBT, academics, extensive family work, and purpose-focused programming to help parents get their child back, better.