Staff
Our Team
Meet Our Team

Scott Smith
Co-Founder/COO
Scott Smith, co-founder, and COO brings to Ascension House 11 years of experience in the recovery field and ten years of public health experience. In the public health field, Scott specializes in case management and care coordination, communicating with families and health professionals to ensure proper care and treatment is provided to individuals in need. In recovery, Scott has 16 years of personal sobriety. He has helped many men and women find their way in early sobriety, beginning by serving on the Austin chapter board for Oxford House in 2006 and going on to open a successful sober living company with his wife as founders, Carrie, in 2010. Scott has dedicated his life in recovery to helping others succeed. Ascension House is a product of our team’s commitment to do just that.

Carrie Smith
Co-Founder/Program Director
Carrie Smith, co-founder and Program Director, has been been committed to recovery and service since 2006. Carrie has sponsored many women and has been continually involved in service to the recovery community at large for many years. In 2010, Carrie opened Brightside Sober Living with her husband, Scott, and served as the Women’s Director. In that role, Carrie has been involved in hundreds of women’s journey into recovery. Carrie’s knowledge of the 12 steps and her ability to mentor women in a firm but nurturing manner is a key part of the programming that Ascension House provides.
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Looking for help? Call today and regardless if Ascension is for you, we’re happy to help you get to where you need to be. We can be reached anytime at 512-598-5030 Speak confidentially to our Executive Director or one of our founders. We are here to help get the healing and recovery you need.