One Day, One Community, One Woman at a Time: 9.19.19
At Maggie’s, we believe that when a woman like Sandra gets sober and recovers from alcoholism, she creates a positive change not just in her own life, but [...]
Milestones – Community Impact Report: June 2019
We are astonished and excited about the incredible increase of women coming through The Magdalen House this year. To say that the Social Detox Program has helped more [...]
A Day in the Life at Maggie’s as a Social Detox Client
The Magdalen House Social Detox Program provides a safe and comfortable setting for an alcoholic woman to physically separate from alcohol so that she may learn about alcoholism [...]
What does “Social Detox” mean?
While not as common as medical detox typically found in treatment centers, social detox is a common type of method used in the process of physical detoxification from [...]
The Magdalen House is Not a Treatment Center
Being an organization that helps alcoholic women recover from alcoholism, it’s common to be asked, “Is Maggie’s a treatment center?” or “Does The Magdalen House offer an Intensive [...]
Alcoholism is a Mental Illness
Did you know that alcoholism is a mental illness? From the National Institute of Mental Health: "Substance use disorder changes normal desires and priorities. It changes normal behaviors [...]
Alcoholism: The Statistics are Staggering
A 2017 study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that, on average, one in eight American adults suffers from Alcohol Use Disorder, more commonly known as alcoholism. The study [...]
I Am Maggie’s: Share Your Story
I Am Maggie’s is a series that spotlights the faces of The Magdalen House, from Alumna and Peer Recovery Program participants, to Volunteers, Donors, and beyond. Meet the [...]
What is the Peer Recovery Program at The Magdalen House?
By Lisa Kroencke, Executive Director A couple of years ago, we formalized a program that has been around since the day we opened our doors and we started [...]
A Year in Review: 2018 Annual Report
We are so excited to share our 2018 Annual Report with you! This digital report will give you insight into how we've helped more alcoholic women in need than ever before [...]
