by The Magdalen House | Apr 9, 2020 | #Women, Alcoholism, Impact, Stigma
Alcoholism is an overlooked epidemic that is on the rise, especially in women. The term alcoholism has long been used to describe what is currently defined by DSM-5 as “alcohol use disorder, the chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use,...
by The Magdalen House | May 18, 2019 | #Gratitude, Alcoholism, Family, Testimonial
As one of the non-alcoholic women formerly on staff, my experience working at The Magdalen House, with my recovered alcoholic colleagues and alcoholic clients, has given me an incredible gift of perspective. If you asked me nearly two years ago how I’d feel about...
by The Magdalen House | Jan 9, 2019 | #Women, Alcoholism, Community, Solution, Spiritual
Connection is part of the human experience — a part that we often fail to recognize the importance of until it is lacking. Over the years I have heard countless women say that “God lives at Maggie’s”… that is to say that when they are here they feel a tangible...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 17, 2018 | #Free, Alcoholism, Community, First Step, Solution
We are excited to share our agency video that we believe captures the essence of both the darkness of alcoholism and the joy that is on “the other side” of this disease. Do you know someone who needs to see this? We, at The Magdalen House, hope you will share this...
by The Magdalen House | Apr 25, 2018 | #Free, Alcoholism, Giving, Impact, Volunteer
When you think of a nonprofit, what do you think of? Perhaps you think of an organization that gives back to the community or one that is tax-exempt. The Magdalen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and we are categorized as a “public charity” or “charitable...
