Norwood, NJ / Storyteller / Aug 07, 2026 /
Valley Spring Recovery Center recently welcomed NBA Champion and national commentator Kendrick Perkins as a special guest speaker for its alumni recovery community.
During the event, Perkins spoke about freedom, peace, healing, accountability and hope. He discussed the adversity he experienced growing up in Beaumont, Texas, being raised by his grandparents and overcoming personal challenges on his path to becoming an NBA Champion and national commentator.
Perkins also addressed mental health, anger management, substance use and the importance of seeking support. His message emphasized that strength can come from honesty, accountability and a willingness to accept help.
“It is powerful to see someone with Kendrick’s platform use his voice to support people in recovery,” said Brian Cellary, CEO and Co-Founder of Valley Spring Recovery Center. “His message will make a lasting impact not only on our alumni, but also on the many people who need a voice of hope.”
The event was held as part of Valley Spring Recovery Center’s ongoing alumni programming, which provides continued connection, encouragement and recovery support after treatment. The program includes community events, peer engagement, educational resources and guest speakers who can share relevant personal experiences.
Valley Spring engages notable individuals and motivational speakers who can share personal experiences related to adversity, recovery, mental health, accountability and personal growth. Kendrick Perkins and Zach Clayton have participated in Valley Spring programming as invited guest speakers. Their involvement supports recovery-focused discussion and alumni connection, but neither is an employee, clinician or official representative of Valley Spring Recovery Center.
The center’s alumni program also recently launched an app designed to help former patients remain connected and engaged in recovery. The app includes daily check-ins, peer connection features, recovery resources, a meeting finder, educational content and information about local and Valley Spring alumni events.
Valley Spring Recovery Center recognized Alumni Coordinator Jordan Robinson for his continued work organizing alumni events and creating opportunities for former patients to remain connected after treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Valley Spring engage with notable individuals to further the recovery process?
Valley Spring Recovery Center invites notable individuals and motivational speakers to participate in alumni events and recovery-focused discussions. Guests share relevant experiences involving adversity, mental health, substance use, accountability and personal growth. Their participation is intended to encourage reflection, hope and community connection, while clinical services remain the responsibility of Valley Spring’s treatment professionals.
Are Kendrick Perkins and Zach Clayton employees of Valley Spring Recovery Center?
No. Kendrick Perkins and Zach Clayton have participated in Valley Spring programming as invited guest speakers. They are not employees, clinicians or official representatives of Valley Spring Recovery Center. Their involvement is limited to sharing personal experiences and recovery-focused messages with the alumni community.
What did Kendrick Perkins discuss at the alumni event?
Perkins spoke about freedom, peace, healing, accountability and hope. He also discussed childhood adversity, mental health, anger management, substance use and the importance of accepting support.
Why does Valley Spring host alumni events?
Valley Spring’s alumni events help former patients remain connected to peers, recovery resources and the broader recovery community after treatment.
Does Valley Spring Recovery Center have an alumni app?
Yes. The alumni app includes daily check-ins, peer connection tools, recovery resources, a meeting finder, educational media and information about local and alumni events.
What treatment programs does Valley Spring Recovery Center provide?
Valley Spring Recovery Center provides outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial care programming for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
What happens after rehab?
After rehab, individuals may transition to a continuing-care plan based on their recovery needs. This may include outpatient counseling, peer support, recovery meetings, alumni programming and continued connections with treatment providers. Valley Spring’s alumni program offers meetings, community events, educational resources, peer engagement and an alumni app to help former patients remain connected and supported after treatment.
Where is Valley Spring Recovery Center located?
Valley Spring Recovery Center is located in Norwood, New Jersey.
About The Valley Spring Recovery Center
The Valley Spring Recovery Center is a substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment center located in Norwood, New Jersey. The center provides compassionate, evidence-based care through outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial care programming, helping individuals and families build lasting recovery.
Contact
Valley Spring Recovery Center
830 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648
Phone: (855) 924-5320
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Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, mental health, or addiction treatment advice. Recovery experiences and treatment outcomes vary by individual. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not constitute clinical advice or represent the professional opinions of Valley Spring Recovery Center.
