Our story
Rooted in community. Growing together.
How we began
Born from a belief that no one should heal alone
Acacia Recovery was founded in 2018 after our founder, Dr. Maya Osei, spent years watching people cycle through treatment programs that addressed symptoms but ignored the root cause: isolation.
The acacia tree became our symbol — resilient, wide-spreading, and life-giving even in harsh conditions. Like the acacia, we believe people in recovery can not only survive but become a source of strength and shelter for others.
Today we serve hundreds of individuals and families across our community, offering programs that weave together clinical expertise, peer support, and genuine human connection.
8+
years serving
What guides us
Our core values
Compassion first
We meet every person with empathy, dignity, and unconditional care — no matter where they are in their journey.
Community-centered
Recovery is not a solo journey. We build genuine connections that sustain people through every stage of healing.
Holistic wellness
We address the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — through evidence-based programs and lived-experience wisdom.
Accountability & growth
We hold ourselves and each other to high standards, celebrating progress and learning from every challenge.
The people behind the mission
Meet our team
Dr. Maya Osei
Executive Director
With 18 years in community health, Maya founded Acacia Recovery after witnessing firsthand how isolation compounds addiction. She holds a doctorate in public health from Johns Hopkins.
Carlos Reyes
Director of Community Programs
A person in long-term recovery himself, Carlos brings both professional expertise and lived experience to designing programs that actually work for real people.
Priya Nair
Family Services Lead
Priya specializes in family systems therapy and has spent a decade helping families navigate the complexities of supporting a loved one through recovery.
"To build a compassionate community where everyone has access to the support they need to recover and thrive."
— Acacia Recovery Mission Statement