The First Step for the Next Step Foundation is an Open House
New Terre Haute non-profit purchases a facility and has plans to open a residential treatment facility for women serious about recovering from addiction in the Wabash Valley.
Terre Haute, IN, October 13, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Next Step Foundation announced today that it has purchased a facility at 6th and Washington in Terre Haute to be utilized as a sober living residence for women and will be holding an Open House on Wednesday October 19th from 5:00-7:00 PM. Members of the community can get a tour of the building and learn more about the non-profit organization and its plans to assist those looking for a way out of the drug culture.
“This entire thing is a result of a bunch of individuals that just wanted to make a difference by helping women at our local homeless shelter,” said Linc Hobbs, president of the new 501c3 organization. “Almost two years ago, we started a small running program at a local shelter and we all learned first-hand that there are not too many options available for women who are serious about taking the ‘next step’ in their recovery from substance-abuse and we just wanted to see that change.”
Vigo County is in the top 10% of Indiana counties in abuse of prescription drugs and overall drug and alcohol use and there are only 10-15 beds available at any time in a five county area for treatment. [1] “As a recovering addict, I know the toll that our choices take on our families, especially on our children, and a long term sober living home just for women can save a lot of lives and restore a lot of families,” said Amanda Koerner, a founding member of Next Step. “This type of facility is really needed in the Wabash Valley and we are excited to share our vision with the community.”
About The Next Step Foundation
The Next Step Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit, faith-based recovery community for women who are serious about overcoming their addiction to drugs or alcohol. Next Step provides these women a home environment that helps them progress in recovery through living out the spiritual principles underlying the Twelve Steps so that they will build a strong foundation of lasting sobriety and become productive members of their families and society.
[1] Vigo County Epidemiological Profile, 2009
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“This entire thing is a result of a bunch of individuals that just wanted to make a difference by helping women at our local homeless shelter,” said Linc Hobbs, president of the new 501c3 organization. “Almost two years ago, we started a small running program at a local shelter and we all learned first-hand that there are not too many options available for women who are serious about taking the ‘next step’ in their recovery from substance-abuse and we just wanted to see that change.”
Vigo County is in the top 10% of Indiana counties in abuse of prescription drugs and overall drug and alcohol use and there are only 10-15 beds available at any time in a five county area for treatment. [1] “As a recovering addict, I know the toll that our choices take on our families, especially on our children, and a long term sober living home just for women can save a lot of lives and restore a lot of families,” said Amanda Koerner, a founding member of Next Step. “This type of facility is really needed in the Wabash Valley and we are excited to share our vision with the community.”
About The Next Step Foundation
The Next Step Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit, faith-based recovery community for women who are serious about overcoming their addiction to drugs or alcohol. Next Step provides these women a home environment that helps them progress in recovery through living out the spiritual principles underlying the Twelve Steps so that they will build a strong foundation of lasting sobriety and become productive members of their families and society.
[1] Vigo County Epidemiological Profile, 2009
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