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Topics discussed in this episode
🟣 Julie and Wendy tell their recovery stories that led them to work at Beacon House.
🟣 Women's Recovery services, including domestic violence support with trauma-informed care, parenting classes, art therapy, music groups, individual sessions with counselors, spiritual retreats, and exercise groups.
🟣 Referrals through county, tribal nation, probation officers, or incoming requests for help and community collaboration.
🟣 Supporting in Drug Court
🟣 Community need for sober living, not "treat and street"
🟣 Aftercare offering weekly online support, dinner, food pantry
🟣 Safe, supportive environment for pregnant women and babies
🟣 Megan Kelly Foundation advocating for harm reduction https://www.megankelleyfoundation.org/
🟣 Fentanyl overdoses
🟣 High success rates with 90-day program for women
Addiction Podcast Guest:
Wendy Compton & Julie Wockenfus , Beacon House - Friends of Women in Recovery
Guest location: Wisconsin
Addiction Podcast Host:
Chris Langley, Co-Founder | Addiction Recovery Place
