I grew up in Sheboygan, a tomboy, just shy of five feet. I felt I had a lot to prove and alcohol was my friend. On my 38th birthday in 2002, I took my last drink. My experiences, coupled with the background of my daughter’s birthmother (trauma, drugs, addiction,) and now [...]

Galina is our counselor aide who has been with us for almost five years. She moved to the US from Russia 16 years ago and decided to pursue a social work education. She received her BSW at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She is very passionate about helping vulnerable populations. She [...]

"My name is Carol. I went into my first treatment center when I was 24 years old. I am now 66 years old. I can’t even begin to count how many treatment centers I have gone to in the last 40 years. None of those programs were ever successful for me. [...]

We have certainly been through a transition in our equine program. As some of you know, Alexa Strehlow joined our team in September as the new Equine Specialist. She comes with a wealth of knowledge and passion for horses as you can see in her bio on our website. Our herd [...]

Wisdom from the granddaughter of a past resident. The other day, I was spending some time with my 11-year-old great granddaughter, Pearl, when she asked me a question. She said, “what do you want to do with your life?” It took me several seconds to think of how to answer that, [...]

The residents added some colorful twinkle to their windows recently by transforming stained glass, wire, and beads into festive hangings. Each creation was a delight and elegantly unique. Special thanks to artist Beth Campshure for her generous donation of the glass.

A new year is a time of transition on many levels. Winter is a time of reflection for me personally and professionally. Where life tends to slow down a bit and the snow quiets the world, at least in the country. It is also the month of my birth, which is [...]

Mahala's Hope is in need of some household products! Please see our wishlist below. If you are able to donate, items can be shipped to Mahala's Hope, or you can call to arrange drop off. Thank you for your continued support!  

Written by a talented current resident. I have been struggling with a substance use disorder for a decade now, constantly striving for a sober, well-rounded, and healthy life. While reaching for the person I knew I could be, I continuously got caught up in grief, frustration - or even a plain [...]

Written by the grandson of a recent client. My grandmother had recently been struggling with depression and drinking. She was in the hospital a couple times to detox, and we where worried sick about her. We worried that she might not get better, permanently damaging something, or worse. My whole family [...]

I have been with Mahala’s Hope from the beginning ... even before it was Mahala’s Hope. I came because of my love of horses, wanting to be of service, and wanting to support my sister in her work. I’m retired so I can do what I love! I have seen participants [...]

What could be more appropriate in spring than garden “bling”? Recently, the residents pooled their talents and created a brightly-colored totem to grace the new addition’s garden. They got their hands in the dirt (actually clay) and crafted various ceramic shapes ... even a peace symbol! Color selection added another dimension. [...]