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Volunteer Spotlight: Teri Post

After having worked in some capacity since the age of 18, I happily retired in 2014. The last thing I wanted to do was find another job, even a part time one, or be tied to a schedule. So becoming a volunteer driver for Mahala’s Hope was a good fit for [...]

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Artist Corner: Fall/Winter 2020

"As a volunteer artist working with the residents of Mahala’s Hope, I have been impressed with their strength in working on their recovery, striving to make a better life for themselves and their families. Recently, they created ceramic sculptures, shaping and molding the clay into figures that represented their concept of [...]

By |January 24, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Artist Corner: Fall/Winter 2020

Meet Our Staff: Ariana Blaylock, Equine Specialist

Dueled with a hunger for the outdoors from my father and a robust sense of nurture from my mother – I found my place with horses as a child and let it carry me away. I was blessed to take lessons on all sorts of wonderful horses, and when I was [...]

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A Word From the Director Fall/Winter 2020

2020 has been a year! It has been filled with disconnect, confusion, and added anxiety for many due to COVID and the division in our country. We know the rate of relapse and overdoses have increased due to the isolation among those who struggle with substance use. We have been unable [...]

By |November 24, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on A Word From the Director Fall/Winter 2020

September is National Recovery Month!

September is National Recovery Month! This year’s theme is Celebrating Connections. Connections is what recovery is all about. Mahala’s Hope provides a safe and supportive environment for women in early recovery to begin making those connections that are so necessary for long-term recovery. We also promote healthy connections with family and [...]

By |September 21, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on September is National Recovery Month!

Counselor Aide

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team making a difference in the lives of women in recovery?  Mahala’s Hope, a working horse farm with a recovery residence for women, that assists them in maintaining long term recovery from substance use disorder, has a Counselor Aide position open that offers this [...]

By |July 7, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Counselor Aide

The Burden of Binge Drinking in Wisconsin

UW Madison has recently released an updated Burden of Binge Drinking in Wisconsin report, showing that binge drinking has an economic impact of $4 billion per year, totaling nearly $700 per resident. "Over two-thirds of the economic cost of binge drinking is in lost productivity. These results show a staggering economic [...]

By |June 18, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Burden of Binge Drinking in Wisconsin

A Letter From an Alumni

Before I came to Mahala's Hope in November 2019, my life was at a standstill. I had given up on my life and my responsibilities. I basically isolated myself in my bedroom while living with my elderly parents at their house. One night, out of frustration and desperation, I prayed to [...]

By |June 16, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on A Letter From an Alumni

Nobody Told Me There Would Be Years Like This

A story on how addiction affects the whole family. Written by Lynn, a mother of a former Mahala's Hope resident. For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be mom. I planned it out well in advance. I would be married by 25. He would be my best friend. [...]

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Stable Thoughts: Spring/Summer 2020

This Spring Mahala’s Hope welcomed a new addition to the herd! Luna is an adorable six year old black Welsh Pony. While she is short in stature, standing only 10.1 HH (a mere 41 inches), she is full of personality! Luna is very extroverted and loves to interact with her herd [...]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jen Manix

Jen Manix, Horse Volunteer I made the decision to volunteer my time at Mahala’s Hope because I strongly believe in the mission that Sandy and her staff at Mahala’s Hope practice. It is a wonderful resource for our community to have, and I believe that the equine assisted therapy aspect of [...]

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Artist Corner: Spring/Summer 2020

Due to COVID-19, we have been unable to have Pat Reiher, our art instructor on site. The women have certainly missed her, however, as you can see, they have continued to create wonderful pieces of art. Art allows them to bond, become grounded, and is a continued part of their ongoing [...]

By |June 16, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on Artist Corner: Spring/Summer 2020
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