Debbie Wilkens-Long

Debbie Wilkens-Long smiling, wearing glasses and a striped shirt.

Debbie Wilkens-Long

Office Manager

Debbie Wilkens-Long brings personal resilience and deep compassion to her role, drawing on her own recovery journey to support and advocate for every client she serves.

About

Debbie Wilkens-Long

Debbie Wilkens-Long is a dedicated Office Manager at New Day Recovery Service in San Antonio, TX. With a deep passion for helping others, her goal is to assist clients in their recovery journey, providing support, guidance, and encouragement as they work toward lasting change.

Having overcome significant life challenges—including childhood trauma, time in the foster care system, teenage motherhood, PTSD, domestic violence, and homelessness  Debbie brings a unique perspective and unwavering compassion to her work. Her personal recovery journey spans multiple years, with a steadfast commitment to the 12-step program, sponsorship, and continuous self-improvement.

Passionate about making a lasting impact, Debbie is particularly interested in working within the homeless and recovery sector, striving to create meaningful change for those in need. Her resilience, dedication, and lived experience makes her a powerful advocate for individuals seeking stability, hope, and transformation.

Specializes In
• Client Support & Guidance
• Recovery & Peer Advocacy
• Homeless & Recovery Sector Services
Education & Credentials

Articles

April 30, 2026

Ross Powell

A compassionate, evidence-based guide to getting a loved one into rehab — calm conversation scripts, the CRAFT model, intervention planning, and outpatient PHP, IOP, and Virtual IOP options that protect work and privacy.

April 28, 2026

Ross Powell

Does outpatient alcohol rehab work? Explore success rates, IOP/PHP options, who's a good fit, and tips for choosing the right program for lasting recovery.

April 20, 2026

New Day Team

Many people continue working while in addiction treatment — whether that’s possible depends largely on the type of program. Outpatient and virtual programs are designed to work around jobs and family responsibilities. Residential care typically requires stepping away from work. Knowing which option fits your schedule is one of the most practical steps you can take before starting treatment.

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