About us

Ben has served our recovery communities for over 20 years. His history in wellness began as an owner of recovery homes and guiding experiential adventure trips across North America. As a person in long-term recovery, Ben specializes in the pre-treatment and post-treatment process, including interventions, relapse prevention, life and recovery coaching, and educating and empowering families.

Ben is a long-time resident of San Antonio along with his wife Margaret and daughter Elizabeth Grace. He attended TCU as a geology major and the University of Texas at San Antonio, earning a BBA in Entrepreneurship. Somewhere along the way, almost every clinician, client, and family member encounters Ben.

"I feel blessed to be a part of such a fine recovery program and community in the area I grew up in. Designing long-term recovery goals and achieving them will be a mainstay of our commitment to the individual, the families, the workplace, and the communities they live in."

Ben Hammond

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Marcus Guzman brings professional experience, lived recovery experience, and a commitment to service to his role as Director of Sober Living at New Day. He oversees housing operations, supports house managers, coordinates admissions, and helps residents build a foundation for lasting recovery through structure, accountability, and community.

Before joining New Day, Marcus served at Haven for Hope in San Antonio, supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness through case management and admissions. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas and an associate degree in Social Work from Del Mar College.

With more than four years in recovery and extensive leadership experience within Oxford House at the local, regional, and state levels, Marcus understands the difference stable housing and meaningful support can make. His approach combines compassion with clear expectations, helping residents develop independence, rebuild confidence, and move forward with purpose.

Outside of work, Marcus enjoys spending time with Bingo, his beloved 60-pound fur baby, who brings love, laughter, and companionship to his life.

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Debbie is passionate about helping individuals navigate their recovery journey by providing support, guidance, encouragement, and accountability as they work toward lasting sobriety and meaningful change. Her work is grounded in compassion, resilience, and a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face when rebuilding their lives in recovery.

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 genuine empathy to her work. Her personal journey has shaped her commitment to helping others discover hope, stability, and purpose.

In 2019, Debbie made the life-changing decision to enter sober living. During her 15 months in a sober living environment, she discovered the importance of structure, accountability, personal responsibility, and surrounding herself with a supportive recovery community. This experience helped her recognize the value of sober living as a foundation for lasting recovery and gave her a renewed sense of purpose in living a sober life.

Today, Debbie is dedicated to working in the recovery sector, with a particular passion for sober living and supporting individuals transitioning from addiction and homelessness toward independence, stability, and self-sufficiency. She understands that recovery involves more than achieving sobriety; it also means learning life skills, building healthy relationships, developing accountability, and creating a life worth staying sober for.

Committed to the principles of the 12-step program, ongoing personal growth, and the value of sponsorship, Debbie continues to strengthen her own recovery while encouraging others to embrace theirs. Her lived experience, unwavering dedication, and belief in the power of second chances make her a passionate advocate for sober living and a source of hope for those seeking a fresh start.

Debbie believes that sober living is more than a place to stay—it is an opportunity to rebuild, rediscover purpose, develop accountability, and create a foundation for a lasting life in recovery.