Caroline Prevas Covington
Executive Director/Founder
In 2008 Caroline’s life changed forever, she came to believe she was an addict, and like most people she struggled to accept that truth. It was not until 2010, at 18 years old, that she gave recovery an honest try. After many treatment centers and therapists, she found that 12 step fellowships supplied the best sense of community, which was going to be the best support.
In 2017 Lotus Recovery Center, Inc was founded. It had always been Caroline’s dream to help women gain independence and freedom from active addiction. We have helped countless women of all ages, races, identities, and sexualities learn how to live a life rooted in recovery. In 2020 we acknowledged we could reach more vulnerable women by transitioning to a 3.1 level of care. This level supplies more structure and daily oversite for women who need daily monitoring but not 24/7 care. It is clinically managed, while still instilling the value of community living.
“As the executive director I am passionate about mentoring women as they navigate early recovery. We have crafted a team of recovery professionals to help further serve our passion and purpose.”
-Caroline Prevas Covington
Michael’s family has a long history in Baltimore stretching back to World War 1. He grew up in a loving household, but the disease of addiction does not discriminate. Michael’s experiences of addiction had him moving across the country several times, always trying to escape the one thing he could not; himself.
The first time Michael tried to get clean; he was 21. After suffering in the grips of substance abuse for more than 17 years, Michael had left himself with little to nothing but the clothes on his back. Long suffering the cycle of active addiction, sobriety, and relapse, he decided that something had to change. At the age of 29 he checked himself into inpatient care. That is where the story changed.
Michael had served tables for many years in addiction and in recovery, but he knew that he wanted to do something more than happily serve drinks and food. So, he got his first job working in treatment. That job did not work out, it was not for him, but it made him understand that there was another path in the treatment field that was more suited to his skills.
After several years of working for corporate treatment centers, Michael partnered with Caroline to help propel Lotus house forward in its goals as safe and sober living. One year later, Michael and Caroline agreed that the best way to reach the most women in need, was to move towards localized clinical care. Small groups, living together, supporting one another, with staff to support the group and individuals.
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Confucius
Michael Panto
Program Director