by The Magdalen House | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
In this special edition of Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics, we interview the first ever man to be hired at The Magdalen House as we work to expand our programming to men. Austin Shook, Director of Men’s Programs, shares the impact of his recovery journey. All...
by The Magdalen House | Nov 13, 2023 | #Detox, #Free, Alcoholism, Disease, Mental Health
According to data gathered from a survey done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, one in eleven women, one in seven men, and one in nine adults suffer from alcoholism. 1 This staggering data means that there is an estimated population of...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 30, 2023 | #Detox, #Free, 12 Steps, Alcoholism, Mental Health
The Magdalen House, a nonprofit organization helping individuals achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles, is pleased to announce that they have been recognized by the third annual edition of Best in...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 29, 2023 | #Gratitude, Community, First Step, Service, Volunteer
Ainsley Chapman may be the Chief Program Officer of The Magdalen House, but she began her journey with Maggie’s as a client in our two-week residential program, First Step, in 2014. Ainsley shares her experience- from client, to volunteer, to staff member- and why...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
This episode of Big Book Workshop was recorded live from one of our monthly Next Step workshops. Rosalind and Kelsey share their experience and knowledge of the Big Book to address the topic and answer questions on perfecting and enlarging your spiritual life. All...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 13, 2023 | #Men, Community, Next Step
Please join us in celebrating Sean Thornton, Men’s Program Coordinator at The Magdalen House! We are so excited to have join the team as we introduce our Next Step program to men! 1. What do you do at The Magdalen House, and what does a “typical” day look like for...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Alcoholism is a disease of the mind and body that has a solution. In this episode of Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women, our host Brehn Hanson got to sit down with recovered alcoholic, therapist, and The Magdalen House Board Chair, Tina Shuey! In this episode,...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 3, 2023 | #Men, #Women, 12 Steps, Alcoholism, Solution
Written by Austin Shook, Director of Men’s Programs When I got sober on May 11, 2017, I didn’t know that would be my sobriety date and could have never imagined I would be writing this blog with over 6 years of sobriety under my belt. The recovery program that helped...
by The Magdalen House | Sep 28, 2023 | #Women, First Step
Please join us in celebrating Ashleigh Castleberry, Program Coordinator at The Magdalen House! Ashleigh is inspired by the transformation she witnesses from women in our First Step program. We are so excited to have her join the team! 1. What do you do at The Magdalen...
by The Magdalen House | Sep 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Celebrate Recovery Month as our host Kelsey Amos, Next Step Program Manager gets to know all about the difference of being recovered vs. being sober from meeting chairs in our community. Alcoholism is a disease of the mind and body and we have a solution FOR FREE for...