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Faith Recovery has launched a women’s residential drug rehabilitation program in Williamsburg to help women overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. This program, which opened recently, aims to provide a supportive environment through therapy sessions and community involvement. With plans to expand, Faith Recovery continues to fulfill the vital need for addiction services in the region, honoring its commitment to support women in recovery.
Williamsburg has become the new home for a women’s residential drug rehabilitation program recently established by Faith Recovery, a faith-based organization that has been serving individuals dealing with various life challenges since 1979. The new program officially opened its doors on September 1, 2023, and aims to assist women in overcoming addiction and rebuilding their lives.
The launch of the new facility comes after Faith Recovery’s previous women’s program had to shut down in 2021 due to staffing issues compounded by the impacts of the COVID pandemic, which included the passing of the women’s home director. This significant loss led to a brief hiatus in operations, but the organization remained committed to finding a suitable location for the program’s revival.
Faith Recovery, which was originally founded in Newport News, is expanding its reach to residents from not just the Williamsburg area but also the entire Hampton Roads region, Southside, and the Peninsula. The new women’s program is designed for women aged 18 and older, offering different stay lengths from 30 days to six months, depending on individual treatment needs.
Each resident will participate in daily therapy sessions focused on recovery, engage in employment opportunities within the ministry, and take part in group bonding activities to foster a supportive environment. Faith Recovery distinguishes itself as the only clinical Christian program in Virginia that provides such specialized care.
The program currently operates at full capacity with 14 beds. However, there are plans to expand by adding two additional beds by mid-December, reflecting a growing demand for this vital service. Alongside the new women’s program, Faith Recovery offers resources for men facing addiction, which provides a temporary home away from home for 30 to 60 days.
Community involvement is essential to the success of this program. Faith Recovery is actively seeking assistance from the local community to furnish and decorate the new facility. To facilitate this, an Amazon Wishlist has been set up, allowing individuals to contribute necessary items directly to the home’s setup. More information about the program and ways to assist can be found on the organization’s website.
The commitment to recovery and support extends beyond the residential programs. The clinical director of Faith Recovery shares a personal connection to the mission, using his own battle with addiction to connect empathetically with current patients. The holistic approach includes a focus on emotional and spiritual resilience, strengthening the foundation for recovery.
To further bolster its efforts, Faith Recovery hosts community fundraising events, such as the Ryan Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament. This annual tournament aims to raise funds earmarked for scholarships for individuals seeking treatment. Since its inception, the event has raised over $90,000 in memory of Ryan Phillip Taylor, who tragically lost his struggle with addiction.
As Faith Recovery opens this much-needed program, it stands as a beacon of hope for women seeking to overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. The organization’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and support ensures that it remains at the forefront of addiction recovery services in Virginia.
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