“Only 13.4% of people with a substance use disorder received any form of treatment in the past year,” the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently reported a devastating statistic that underscores the urgent need for more accessible, human-centered recovery solutions.

As Dr. Nora Volkow, NIDA’s director, put it: “We’re seeing a gap between need and care that is not only widening, but costing lives.”

This truth looms large, especially in places like Texas where opioid-related deaths continue to climb. But while many see only the crisis, Ranch House Recovery in Elgin, Texas, sees opportunity for healing, transformation, and community-led change.

Introducing Ranch House Recovery: Healing Through Purpose and Connection

Tucked just outside Austin, Ranch House Recovery offers something rare in the world of addiction care: a space rooted in spiritual principles, peer mentorship, and real-world responsibility. Founded by Brandon and Dylon Guinn a father and son whose own journey through addiction shaped their mission Ranch House is built on a belief in second chances.

Their guiding principle?
“Recovery isn’t about quitting drugs it’s about rebuilding a life worth living.”

Real Stories, Real Impact: Voices From the Ranch

Brandon Guinn shares, “My son’s journey taught me that traditional programs often miss the heart. That’s why we built Ranch House with honesty, purpose, and brotherhood at the center.”

Sami Ouda, Executive Director, adds:
“Every guy who leaves here walks out with Narcan, and some have used it to save lives. That’s not just prevention it’s power.”

It’s this grounded, compassionate approach that defines the Ranch House experience.

What Sets Ranch House Recovery Apart

Farming and Animal Programs

Residents help grow crops like onions, shallots, and even produce honey, while also caring for rescued animals. These therapeutic farming activities provide more than just daily routine they offer a sense of purpose, connection, and emotional well-being.

Spiritual Recovery Practices

Daily meetings, monthly sweat lodges, and meditation form the core of the community’s spiritual recovery journey. These practices are grounded in the 12-step philosophy, offering residents a framework for healing, accountability, and connection in a world that often lacks spiritual direction.

Peer-Led Mentorship

Staff with lived experience guide clients through their journey, making the support deeply personal and authentic.

Recovery Services

Yoga, sound healing, breathwork, and nutrition counseling are all part of a holistic approach to recovery ensuring that healing takes place across body, mind, and spirit.

Community Re‑Entry & Narcan Distribution

Graduates leave equipped with Narcan kits and are invited into leadership roles, including work with local farmers’ markets through Simple Promise Farms.

Measurable Outcomes and Community Impact

With over 80% program completion and many alumni returning as mentors, Ranch House Recovery isn’t just talking about transformation it’s living it.

Every graduate becomes part of a larger mission to break cycles of addiction and build healthy, purpose-driven lives.

Closing the Loop: From Crisis to Community

The NIDA study may have sounded the alarm but Ranch House Recovery is already answering it.

In a world where treatment can feel cold or out of reach, this Elgin-based program proves that healing is possible when recovery is humanized. As Brandon reflects, “It all started on a ranch and now it’s changing lives across Texas.”

If you or someone you love is struggling contact us, don’t wait for hope to come go where it’s growing.