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 [...]

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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. [...]

I have been with Mahala's Hope since we opened the doors to our first client. Here at Mahala's, my role as a certified peer specialist keeps me close to where I came from and allows me to show the women that life in recovery is a wonderful journey. I am a [...]

Giving a voice to the Mahala’s Hope herd is the foundation of our Experiential Learning programs. When we listen to the subtle body language, actions, and vocalizations, we are able to translate that unbiased feedback into opportunity. Opportunity for clients to become more aware of their interactions with others. To empower [...]

As I sit in my office looking out the window at my corner of the world, I feel so grateful. How many people get to have an office where you look out and watch the trees budding out, hear all the song birds, and see turkey and deer grazing in the [...]

Due to COVID and no fundraiser, we have had to look at other ways to fund components of our programming. We had several individuals/couples step up to sponsor a horse for a year. Dr. William and Karen Shaw have been very supportive of our equine program and we are deeply grateful [...]

Determined to break the family cycle of trauma, abuse, and addiction, I found myself living in a beautiful space beyond just sobriety and survival. My eight year journey into sobriety and more has led me to thrive, to experience true peace, joy, and happiness, and propelled me into a life full [...]

How Mahala's Hope gave their daughter the healing environment she needed, written by parents of a past resident. Our 28-year-old daughter struggled with alcohol abuse since attending college. Her life was drastically declining due to her alcohol abuse and she could not make the hard decision to go into a rehab [...]