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  • mbauersachs@learntoliverecovery.com
  • (314) 376 0069

Matthew Dale Bauersachs MSW

Founder, Executive Director

Matt Bauersachs is the Founder and Executive Director for Learn to Live Recovery LLC. Matthew graduated with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUe) in May 2019. While attending SIUe he was elected President of the Student Social Work Association and he was the Service Award recipient. He began working in the field in 2018. He also graduated with his master’s degree in Social Work from Saint Louis University in December 2020. Matthew has been sober since January 3, 2011. He is passionate about recovery and the impact it can have on a person’s life. Matthew’s philosophy of recovery is to “learn to live again” which allows residents to learn about themselves, live with a positive mindset focused on self-improvement, and find a recovery path that does not just produce long term recovery, but overall happiness and success in life.
  • tstewart@learntoliverecovery.com
  • (314) 258 6131

Taylor Stewart BA, MHA

Director of Operations

Taylor Stewart is the Director of Operations at Learn to Live Recovery. Her function with us is strategic planning & implementation with a focus on organizational compliance and goals set by leadership. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology as well as a Master’s in Health Administration. Taylor has worked in the substance abuse field since 2015, having done work in direct care, case management, substance use counseling, program coordinating, and now operations. Taylor is passionate about using her strengths and skills to help others live a better life.
  • doneill@learntoliverecovery.com
  • (314) 809 7587

David O’Neill BA

Program Coordinator

David O’Neill O’Neill is the Program Coordinator at Learn to Live Recovery. David has a communications degree from Rockhurst University, and over a decade of experience taking men through the 12-steps. David was a substance abuse counselor for 5 years, having a variety of other positions in the field since 2014. David is passionate about recovery and sharing what he has learned along the way in his own recovery journey, which began in 2007. David also is an accomplished life coach, helping others find the motivation to make necessary changes in their lives, and a trained Recovery Coach through the CCAR program.

Jeremy Hardin

Resident Coordinator

Jeremy Hardin is a Resident Coordinator at Learn to Live Recovery. He is currently seeking as degree in social work and carries Certified Peer Specialist and Medication Assisted Recovery Specialist certifications. Jeremy has worked in outreach, and recovery housing peer roles for five years, modeling recovery by following a daily ritual of self-care and being an active member of a 12-step program for around 10 years. He believes that the best way to show gratitude for the freedom he has from drugs and alcohol is to share hope and guidance with the next person.

Jake Schloeman

Resident Coordinator

As a Resident Coordinator and dedicated case manager at Learn to Live Recovery, Jake serves as an inspiring example of long-term sobriety for our residents, and will celebrate five years of recovery this year. He is an esteemed alumni member of our community who is currently exploring a deeper passion for this work and evaluating a long-term career within the recovery field, motivated by his sister’s memory and a drive to support other families affected by addiction.

Audi

Duo Dog

Audi joined LTL in April 2022. He is our facility dog and offers emotional support to residents as needed. He is a good boy who gets lots of pets and likes naps.
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  • (573) 409-0123

John Palmer

John Palmer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work at Southern Connecticut State University. He is a certified Recovery Coach Professional and a certified Recovery Coach Trainer. He began his career in the substance use disorder and mental health field in New Haven, Connecticut at what is now Turnbridge. He worked with a small group of individuals to build a long-term
residential program for young adults and held various positions during his time there, among them Executive Director, Director of Professional Development, and Director of Family Services. Regardless of his role, John continued to be involved with direct client care through the conduct of skills groups on such topics as healthy coping mechanisms, triggers to relapse, relapse prevention, and recovery education, while always communicating the importance of simultaneous and successful treatment of substance use disorder and mental health diagnoses. In recovery since 2007, John brings a relatable mix of information and experience, contributing to his success in helping clients and families understand changing roles and responsibilities as a family member moves into recovery.