Cornerstone

About Our Recovery Centers

or

About Cornerstone Healing Center

Established in 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cornerstone Healing Center’s substance abuse treatment programs were inspired by Estil Wallace, who, after his journey to recovery, was compelled to provide a platform for others to experience the same transformative healing that reshaped his life. With an intuitive understanding of addiction and the essentials for lasting recovery, Estil created a dedicated team that has grown remarkably from its modest origins.

At Cornerstone, we underline the importance of:

  • Authentic human connection: We believe meaningful relationships are crucial for successful recovery.
  • Character development and integrity: We foster a nurturing environment for our clients to grow and evolve, emphasizing the value of honesty and strong moral principles.
  • The willingness to change and heal: We encourage our clients to embrace change as the first step towards their healing journey.
  • Accountability: We promote responsibility for one’s actions, as it empowers individuals during their recovery.
  • Learning to embrace challenges: We instill resilience in our clients, teaching them the value of perseverance and growth from adversity.
  • Giving back to the community: We advocate the practice of altruism, encouraging our clients to contribute positively to society as part of their recovery process.

Our Vision

Our Vision is to create a safe environment for healing and long term recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. Through passion, structure, soul-searching, and fun; we seek to change lives from the inside out.

Our Mission

We believe in helping people broken by addiction to heal mind, body, and spirit. By overlapping science with spirituality, we create an environment where a seemingly miraculous healing event sufficient to bring about recovery can happen rapidly.

About Cornerstone's Arizona Treatment Centers

Cornerstone Healing Center has established its place as one of the best drug rehabs in Arizona. We have multiple treatment facilities in Scottsdale and Phoenix and offer 8 different addiction and mental health programs with customizable treatment plans. Our clients remain with us as long as necessary for their success, with our navigation program being involved directly with clients for up to 1 year from the time they begin treatment with us. We provide thorough evaluations to match clients with the right treatment plan, setting them up for the best possible outcome.

Reach out and get compassionate help for mental health, addiction, and dual-diagnosis conditions.

Play Video

Our Arizona Clinical Team

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Lionel is a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) and has been with Cornerstone for over 4 years, beginning as a Primary Therapist and then moving into the Clinical Director role. Lionel’s passion for helping people shattered by addiction has led him to become a fully trained EMDR therapist as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist. “Recognizing that drugs and alcohol are only part of the equation has opened my heart and mind to becoming trauma-informed in my approach to helping our most broken fellow human beings.”

Dr. Stacey Smith PHD

CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER

Stacey is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and Texas and has worked in the addiction field in residential and IOP settings since 2010. He has a wide variety of experience in addiction, including working with individuals who suffer from addictions to alcohol, drugs, intimacy/relationships, sex, and gaming addictions. Early in his career, Dr. Smith trained in EMDR techniques, knowing the critical role that trauma work plays in the recovery process. Most recently, an examination of how the brain works and how technology can play a key role in client recovery has been a focus of his work.

Our Arizona Substance Abuse Program Operations Team

Estil Wallace

FOUNDER/CEO

Estil has worked in the recovery field for 12 years. He has served 5A.org as the organization’s Executive Director, Board Member, and President. Estil has also worked directly with alcoholics and drug addicts inside the Maricopa County jail system, including Tent City, Lower Buckeye, Durango, and Towers Jail. Estil has over 14 years of experience with inside/outside sales, management, networking, and digital marketing. He believes that anyone who can heal must have the willingness to change.

Marcus Clark

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Marcus has worked in the Mental Health / Substance Abuse field for over 5 years. Marcus specializes in developing and managing substance abuse and mental health programs. He has worked with Phoenix Fire and Police Departments, developing processes for training, managing, community involvement, and coordination between various mental health organizations. He has also worked with several other addiction treatment facilities in Arizona. 

Cornerstone in the Community

CORNERSTONE ON VICE NEWS

CEO Interview

Our founder Estil Wallace was invited to speak on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted those struggling with addiction.

ESCAPING ROCK BOTTOM PODCAST

CEO Interview

Estil Wallace on Escaping Rock Bottom with Brandon Lee, discussing his journey from addiction to recovery and then to founding Cornerstone.

Still have questions about treatment?

Our admissions specialists are here to explain the process, answer any questions you may have, and ensure you’re getting the help you need to live a healthy life free from addiction.

Testimonials

What ARIZONA clients and treatment professionals say about Cornerstone

This facility is different from any other rehab that I have been to. I have had many failed attempts at getting and staying sober since I was 16. Mostly due to a majority of the treatment centers that I had...

This facility is different from any other rehab that I have been to. I have had many failed attempts at getting and staying sober since I was 16. Mostly due to a majority of the treatment centers that I had went to not having much help with aftercare. They would get you clean for however long the stay was and then release you with no tools or foundation to build on. Cornerstone immersed me in the 12 step recovery program. The PHP groups were extremely therapeutic for me. They took me to Recovery meetings every day of the week. They have extremely nice houses to go back to while you’re not at the clinic. Most importantly, they set me up with an aftercare plan that put me on a path to success. Before I left they made sure that I was set up with a sober living, a job, and also made sure that I had made good progress in my 12 steps. After I got out I was sent to IOP, and every week they have a navigator who makes sure that you are doing well and helps you with any obstacles you may be facing. All of the staff truly cares about every individual who comes through this place. Unlike a lot of treatment centers, cornerstone is not in it for the money. Thanks to them I have been able to maintain long term sobriety. I am the happiest I have been in my entire life. I will forever have gratitude for cornerstone and to all of the staff that helped me, and continues to help on my recovery journey.

K.B.

Cornerstone Alumni

I watched my loved one struggle with an addiction to alcohol for over fifteen years. In 2022 he was at the worse I had ever seen. I suggested a multitude of things to quit, however, I knew that he needed...

I watched my loved one struggle with an addiction to alcohol for over fifteen years. In 2022 he was at the worse I had ever seen. I suggested a multitude of things to quit, however, I knew that he needed help and was convinced that this was not going to end well. I had seen the program of recovery outlined at Cornerstone and convinced my loved one to make the 1,800-mile drive across the country. It saved his life. I hardly recognize this man today. From hustling me to pay for "just one more night" at a hotel, to having his own apartment in a year is a miracle. Cornerstone provided him a safe place and provided every tool possible including inpatient treatment, A.A., therapy and counseling, IOP and helped with his transition into the mainstream of life. I’ll be forever grateful.

A.M.

Alumni Family

this place saved my life 100%. the whole staff genuinely cared about me and were only trying to help me grow. i have confidence again and goals to achieve. coming from someone who was very suicidal and a bad alcoholic...

this place saved my life 100%. the whole staff genuinely cared about me and were only trying to help me grow. i have confidence again and goals to achieve. coming from someone who was very suicidal and a bad alcoholic before treatment, i’ve completely done a 180°. i loved my house managers lacey and jazz who were both extremely important to my recovery. my primary therapist Lori was such a sweetheart and i could tell she genuinely cared about my life and wanted to help in any way she could. i feel like i’ve finally found my place in this world and most importantly myself and that’s all thanks to God and Cornerstone.

K.A.

Cornerstone Alumni

Cornerstone has got to be the most caring treatment facility in the state. The staff here took the time to listen to me and helped me in more ways than I could have imagined. Look no farther, this is the...

Cornerstone has got to be the most caring treatment facility in the state. The staff here took the time to listen to me and helped me in more ways than I could have imagined. Look no farther, this is the place you regardless of if you believe you can be successful or not, they will help every step of the way.

S.F.

Cornerstone Alumni

Cornerstone was absolutely amazing! I owe my life to their program of recovery and phenomenal staff. Without them, I would be nowhere near where I am today living a happy, healthy, sober life. I cannot recommend Cornerstone enough to anyone...

Cornerstone was absolutely amazing! I owe my life to their program of recovery and phenomenal staff. Without them, I would be nowhere near where I am today living a happy, healthy, sober life. I cannot recommend Cornerstone enough to anyone looking to try and recover from alcoholism and addiction!

T.W.

Cornerstone Alumni

I'm a Professional Social Worker in the valley. I own a Facility and have referred clients to Cornerstone who thrived. They are lovely. They create events in the valley to help other professionals win. Cornerstone has my respect and gratitude.

I'm a Professional Social Worker in the valley. I own a Facility and have referred clients to Cornerstone who thrived. They are lovely. They create events in the valley to help other professionals win. Cornerstone has my respect and gratitude.

J.A.

Arizona Social Worker

Find more Cornerstone Reviews on

Get Started
Now

Call and speak with one of our caring team members about help for you or a loved one.