Non-12-Step Addiction Treatment Center in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, California

Our Holistic, Evidence-Based Approach To Treatment

WE ACCEPT MEDI-CAL, PRIVATE PLANS, AND PRIVATE PAY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.

See What Our Patients Are Saying About Us

“I was discharged from the hospital at 2 AM with nowhere to go, and the only one who answered my call was Jordan. He picked me up, got me a hotel room, and coordinated getting me into treatment.”

— Dan M. of Truckee, CA

“Counselors listened without judgment, helping me unravel the complexities of my addiction and the underlying issues that contributed to it.”

— Samantha D. of Incline Village, NV

“I couldn't have done it without the support of Crow’s Nest. Thank you for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. I am eternally grateful!”

— Hayden H. of Olympic Valley, CA

Action Over Apathy

We understand that collective action is essential in creating change. Our love for our home and our community here shines through the environment, treatment, and care provided to all of our patients.

WHY INVEST IN THE HEALTH OF YOUR COMMUNITY?

The beauty of the North Lake Tahoe area is often overshadowed by the harsh reality of high living costs; many residents grapple with the dual challenge of financial strain and substance abuse issues. With the high cost of living leaving little room for extra expenses, accessing critical substance abuse treatment becomes an unaffordable luxury for many in this tight-knit community. We collaborate with multiple scholarship funds for residents seeking substance abuse treatment is essential in addressing this gap, providing much-needed support to those who are struggling to break free from addiction while managing the financial burdens of daily life. Your generosity can help ensure that these individuals receive the help they need to reclaim their lives and build a healthier future.

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Deanna McRae Brandt was crowned Miss Rodeo Oregon in 1977, but those who knew her remembered her most for looking out for the strays of this earth. She survived a brain tumor and four miscarriages before her son Jordan was conceived. Doctors advised against the pregnancy. She refused. She raised him the way she lived, with an iron fist and an unshakable belief that no matter what knocked you down, you got back on the horse. She was a Rodeo Queen, a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a caretaker until breast cancer took her roughly four and a half years ago.

On the family property in Crow, Oregon, she named the horse ranch the Crow's Nest. That name came with Jordan when he founded this organization in her memory, and her death was the turning point in his own recovery from addiction. The center he built carries her spirit directly: a place for people who have strayed from who they truly are, where getting back on the horse is not just a saying, but the whole point.

From Pain to Purpose, Our Why

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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    Jordan Brandt

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    A Marketing Executive who knows firsthand the pressures of being a high-achieving professional and the unique challenges of overcoming addiction while maintaining success.

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    Brionna "Bee" Miner

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

    Former Administrative Director for non-profits in the state of Oregon, Bee is inspired by her path in recovery as well as those in her family.

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    Matthew Whalen

    DIRECTOR

    As a financial director for one of Tahoe's largest conservation non-profits, Matt’s passion for helping our community stems from is own path in recovery.

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    Emily Battaglia

    DIRECTOR

    A non-profit executive and grant writer with a passion for recovery due to having family members who are on their track of sobriety.

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    Stephen Wiggs

    DIRECTOR

    A local grade school teacher with a passion for helping our local community and credits North Lake Tahoe for gaining his own sobriety.

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    Fern & Aengus

    Junior Pawject Managers

    Known for their dynamic ability to turn any stressful situation into a pawsitive learning moment, Fern & Aengus never turn down a good send along the lake.

BUILDING COMMUNITY

Radical Recovery: The Path Is Yours

Clinician-led behavioral health and all-recovery support for the Northern Sierra. We bridge the gap between clinical care and community through accessible sober living, peer mentorship, and mountain movement. Our community living room hosts everything from 12-Step Anonymous meetings to Refuge Recovery to 9-D Breathwork to outdoor and more!