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From Every Acorn, HOPE Grows: The Healing Place’s Partnership with The Acorn Ladies

Partnership and service are the cornerstones of meaningful change, creating a ripple effect that transforms lives and builds stronger communities. At The Healing Place, we’ve witnessed countless examples of this transformative power, but few have been as inspiring as the Acorn Ladies. This remarkable group embodies the essence of service, resilience, and community, reminding us […]


Struggle to Strength: A Son’s Letter to The Healing Place

The Healing Place, Strength is usually defined as “the capacity to withstand great force or pressure.” But when I think of strength, I think of my mom. I’m Jordan, and I just want to tell you what your support has meant for families like mine. A few years ago, my mom decided to get sober. […]


Every Step Counts: Our Hearts to Your Soles Partnership with Dr. George Quill

For individuals on the road to recovery, every step counts—literally. As the holiday season and winter months approach, we are proud to continue a cherished tradition: the annual Our Hearts to Your Soles event in partnership with Dr. George Quill. Since 2007, Dr. Quill and his team have generously brought this impactful event to The Healing Place. […]


“Let’s Be For Real” Radio Show

It all started while mowing the lawn. That’s when our President and CEO, John-Mark Hack, conceived the idea for “Let’s Be for Real.” This vision grew into a radio show hosted by The Healing Place, designed to share valuable resources with our community. Centered on stories of restoration, the show features those leading the way […]


How Narcan Saved My Life

By: Bethany Baumann, Alumni

My name is Bethany. I am a heroin addict. I have been clean for four years now. I can’t say that I will ever not be an addict because when it comes to opiates, I cannot stop. Before I found opiates, I was an angsty teen who loved trouble. As a kid, I moved around, […]


Transitional Care at The Healing Place

By: Roger Davis

The Healing Place recovery program isn’t just about getting sober. It’s designed to help clients live a sober life and maintaining their sobriety once they leave our campus. Moving from the structure of The Healing Place traditional program to the next step in recovery can be a daunting task. We have been clean and sober […]


A Happy, Joyous, Free, Sober Life

By: Carrie Knott

My name is Carrie, and I am an alcoholic. My sobriety date is April 24th, 2018, my sponsor is Mandie S., and this morning when I woke up, I made a deep and personal commitment to stay clean and sober, just for today. I stumbled into detox at The Healing Place on April 23rd, 2018. […]


A Bed in Detox

By: Immanuel Guest

On June 29, 2018, I woke up in a bed in detox at The Healing Place. Having arrived in a blackout state, I struggled to piece together the events of the previous day. There was a vague recollection of a friend searching my apartment for clean clothes. I also remember clutching a bottle of vodka […]


Planting Seeds of Hope

By: Courtney Weisshaupt

Every day, men and women are coming through the doors of The Healing Place looking for one thing, hope. Hope that things in life will get better. Hope that it is possible to stop using drugs or alcohol. Hope that someone will help them. The hope about each of these things, and so much more, […]


Unconditional Love

By: Courtney Weisshaupt

People don’t usually decide to come to detox because they are having a good day or because things in life are going well. Often, people are coming through the doors of detox on what they might consider to be one of their worst days. Our clients are struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, and remorse […]