Kayla Lugo, Assistant Admissions Coordinator*

Quick Stats

Aspiring Therapist: Passion for mental health ignited in high school psychology class.
Guiding Role: Assists clients in finding suitable treatment paths and support systems.
Flexibility Lover: Values Barn Life’s flexible environment for both staff and clients.
Wanderlust: Dreams of traveling to Italy, Greece, and Jerusalem; desires teleportation superpower.

What Led Me to Barn Life

I knew during my first high school psychology class that I wanted to one day become a therapist. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to explore several mental health and recovery facilities, now working with Barn Life while I continue my mental health studies.

My Role at Barn Life

I help our clients find the right treatment path at Barn Life, as well as the support systems to make it happen, including transportation, housing assistance and referrals.

What I Love Most About My Work at Barn Life?

I absolutely love the flexibility that Barn Life offers – for both staff and our clients. As a student about to enter my mental health practicum, I appreciate the positive impact my work life has had on my schedule and overall mental health.

On My Bucket List

Travel! I’d love to visit Italy, Greece, and Jerusalem while I still can.

If I Could Have One Superpower

Teleportation! I especially dislike wasting time sitting in a car. I know the journey is part of the experience – but the main event is even better!

What You Might Find Me Doing Outside of Barn Life

I enjoy relaxing at home with my dogs, going to the beach, watching movies, and shopping (especially for shoes!)

Hear From Those We've Impacted

Barn Life is uniquely special. As someone who has had long stretches of sobriety with "traditional" communities and methods, Barn Life stepped in when I started struggling during the pandemic and said "traditional" methods failed to help.The staff here are exceptional. This is a truly subjective statement, but it is my honest opinion that the people from the owner (Hi Matt!) to EVERYONE else works there because they believe in the work and want to share the tools they found.Barn Life and their little sibling, Peer Mental Wellness were the launchpad from a shell of an existence to person with self-love/respect, and a life-mission of personal development.

Steven D.

Best for someone looking for spiritual healing in addition to their mental health healing.

Luka P.

Barn life is probably one of the most amazing facilities you could ever attend when it comes to mental illness. This was the first place that popped up when I was searching for help and I’m so thankful that it did. The environment is very therapeutic, the staff is awesome, and the group discussions and activities were so helpful in me understanding what I was experiencing. Do not hesitate to be a part of this place. It’s literally a game changer. I was only there for 6 weeks but I wished I stayed at least 6 months. Ever since returning home, I’ve been much happier and my perspective has changed dramatically. I’ve done things and participated in events at my college that I never thought I would be able to do. This place is truly amazing and I’m forever grateful that I found this place.

Ariana E.

Through trial and error of trying to stay sober this program is definitely the most caring and supporting of them all if anyone needs help and is willing to help themselves I suggest barnlife they will for a fact give you the push you need and the tools to keep you going

Mason T.

My daughter has been at Barn Life Recovery now for two months. It was my last resort to send her 9 hours away from me. She has been in drug and mental health rehabs in and out for two years. This was my last stitch effort to save my daughter and get her back to herself. Alyssa and I spoke multiple times before deciding. Their willingness to do everything for her and the different teams they have work with them is amazing. My daughter is happy again and clean and sober. She loves it there in their outpatient program. They restore your faith in humanity. They help restore someone who is broken in so many places to themselves. They have put the light back in my daughters eyes. They are committed to helping each person who truly wants the help. They assist in helping them get jobs and be responsible members of society. I recommend their program to anyone wanting to recover from drug, alcohol and mental health.Thank you to all the people at Barn Life who have made my daughter smile and bring the light back to her eyes. I am truly grateful.DawnaLee

DawnaLee W.

I am alumni from Zen Recovery Path / a great place , and live a happy healthy life ever since / great peaceful place to recover // Namaste

Michael M.