This community of women experiences life together in a safe environment where they are guided through the process of overcoming traumas and related harmful behaviors, such as addiction.
The Women & Children’s Center can house up to 9 individuals and is tucked away into a quiet neighborhood offering a haven for women to slow down and take a deep breath. Once the basic needs of food and shelter are met, these women can finally step out of “survival mode” and begin the journey to healing and growth.
Daily activities include self-evaluation process groups, psychoeducation classes, mindfulness groups, eco-wellness, house chores, meetings with mentors, counseling, case management, and personal time for reflection. Staff and volunteers get to help these women on a daily basis to reach their potential and grow in ways they would not have thought were possible. Class materials are lived out among the staff, volunteers, and residents as they navigate building healthy relationships, learn about boundaries, handling conflict, finding balance, and rebuilding personal identities beyond the painful patterns of the past.
It is a truly inspiring atmosphere, where women reestablish their sense of self and are built up by each other. With grace and connection at the center, the Women & Children’s Center is far more than a long-term life recovery program – it is a family.