activities · 32
what they do
direct service · 29
- Career and Vocational Services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers individualized and comprehensive career services, including work training in customer service, clerical, and cash handling skills, post-secondary education mentoring, job coaching, and assistance with employment attainment and career advancement for women facing barriers to employment.
- Career and Vocational Services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers individualized and comprehensive career services, including work training in customer service, clerical, and cash handling skills, post-secondary education mentoring, job coaching, and assistance with employment, identification, and legal matters for women facing employment barriers.
- Career and Vocational Services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers comprehensive career services including employment assistance, job coaching, GED attainment, post-secondary education mentoring, identification acquisition, legal/court matter support, and career advancement planning. Services target women facing long-term employment barriers due to substance use, trauma, disability, or domestic violence. Includes work training in customer service, clerical skills, and cash handling.
- Career and Vocational Services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers individualized career services, including work training in customer service, clerical, and cash handling skills, post-secondary education mentoring, job coaching, and assistance with employment, identification, and legal matters for women facing employment barriers.
- Case Management and Client Support Services Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportProvides individualized case management for each client to identify barriers and coordinate access to resources such as transportation, benefits, psychiatric evaluations, medications, housing, medical services, and basic needs. Continued case management supports clients post-treatment to maintain stability and recovery.
- Case Management and Support Services Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportProvides comprehensive case management to identify barriers and assist clients with resources such as transportation, benefit coordination, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support for medical services and basic needs.
- Case Management and Support Services Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportAssigns case managers to clients to identify barriers and assist with resources such as transportation, benefit coordination, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support for medical services and basic needs.
- Case Management and Support Services Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportAssigns each client a case manager to identify barriers and assist with resources such as transportation, benefit coordination, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive housing. Provides continued case management for medical services, treatment needs, and basic needs.
- Comprehensive Client Support Comprehensive Wrap-Around Support ServicesProvides access to educational and vocational training, day care, transportation, healthcare, medication management, and nutritional meals tailored to individual needs.
- Family Counseling and Education Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesOffers family education and counseling services in individual, group, and couples settings, with flexible scheduling including evening sessions.
- Family Education and Counseling Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesProvides family education and counseling services in individual, group, and couples settings, with sessions available during normal business hours and special evening sessions.
- Family Education and Counseling Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesProvides family education and counseling services in individual, group, and couples settings, with flexible scheduling including evening sessions.
- Family and Counseling Services Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesProvides individual, group, and couples counseling, including family education and parenting coaching. Offers family sessions during standard business hours (Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM, Fri 8 AM–4 PM) and special evening sessions (6 PM–9 PM) to increase accessibility.
- Health and Basic Needs Support Recovery-Focused Case Management & Peer SupportProvides access to healthcare, medication management, nutritional meals tailored to medical and cultural needs, day care, and transportation. Psychiatric nurse practitioner services and dual diagnosis relapse prevention groups are available across treatment levels.
- Nutritional SupportProvides nutritional meals tailored to medical conditions and personal/cultural preferences for clients.
- On-Site Thrift Stores and Incentive ProgramOperates two on-site thrift stores—“Re-Energized” Toys and Clothing and Sustain—that provide vocational training and allow women in treatment to purchase essential items (hygiene products, diapers, clothing, household supplies) using incentive cards earned through program participation.
- Peer Support ServicesOffers peer support for various activities including meetings (A.A., N.A.), shopping, appointments, and provides peer support certification.
- Peer Support ServicesOffers peer support for meetings like A.A. and N.A., shopping, and appointments, and provides training for peer support certification.
- Peer Support ServicesOffers peer support for various activities, including meetings like A.A. and N.A., shopping, appointments, and provides peer support certification.
- Peer Support and Certification ProgramsOffers peer support services including accompaniment to 12-Step meetings, shopping, and appointments. Provides peer support certification training as well as hands-on experience in retail/thrift operations and janitorial services to support recovery and workforce readiness.
- Supportive Housing Programs Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in RecoveryOperates multiple supportive housing programs, including Weldon House (for women and their children, serving up to 19 families), Sally's Place (treatment-based), and Legacy House (short-term for outpatient clients), providing safe, furnished apartments and 24-hour support.
- Supportive Housing Programs Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in RecoveryOperates multiple supportive housing programs, including Weldon House (for women and their children, serving up to 19 families), Sally's Place (treatment-based supportive housing), and Legacy House (short-term supportive housing for outpatient clients), providing safe, furnished apartments and 24-hour support.
- Supportive Housing Programs Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in RecoveryOperates multiple supportive housing programs for women in recovery, including Weldon House—a safe, furnished apartment complex with up to 18 units for women and their children, staffed 24/7 by live-in personnel; Legacy House, a short-term housing option for outpatient clients; and Sally's Place, a treatment-based supportive housing program opened in 2015. These programs serve no more than 19 families at a time and provide comprehensive on-site services.
- Supportive Housing Programs Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in RecoveryOperates multiple supportive housing programs, including Sally's Place, Legacy House, and Weldon House, providing safe, furnished apartments for women and their children during recovery. Weldon House serves up to 19 families at a time and includes 24-hour live-in staff support.
- Thrift Store OperationsOperates an on-site, small-scale thrift store called "Re-Energized" Toys and Clothing (also referred to as Sustain), which provides work training and allows women in treatment to purchase essential items using incentive cards.
- Thrift Store Operations and TrainingOperates an on-site thrift store called "Re-Energized" Toys and Clothing (also referred to as Sustain) which provides work training in retail and customer service, and offers incentive cards for women in treatment to purchase essential items.
- Thrift Store Operations and TrainingOperates an on-site thrift store, "Sustain" (also called "Re-Energized" Toys and Clothing), which provides work training in retail and customer service and allows women in treatment to purchase essential items using incentive cards.
- Women's Outpatient Treatment Program Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOperates a three-level outpatient program for women, with Level I meeting three mornings per week focusing on addiction, FAS, grief, parenting, and relapse prevention; Level II meeting two mornings per week addressing boundaries, healthy relationships, and coping skills; and Level III meeting one afternoon per week for ongoing life and recovery support. The program includes group and individual counseling, life skills coaching, peer support, and 12-Step integration.
- Women's Outpatient Treatment Program Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides a three-level outpatient program for women, offering group and individual counseling, life skills coaching, peer support, movement and health support, and vocational counseling. The program addresses addiction, grief, parenting, relapse prevention, healthy relationships, coping skills, and abuse issues.
capacity building · 3
- Community Education and Presentations Addiction Education & AwarenessOffers education and presentations to professionals and community service groups, which may include real-life recovery stories and addiction resources.
- Community Education and Presentations Addiction Education & AwarenessOffers educational presentations to professionals and community service groups, which may include real-life recovery stories and addiction resources.
- Professional and Community Education Addiction Education & AwarenessOffers educational presentations and real-life recovery stories to professionals and community service groups to increase awareness about addiction and recovery resources.
strategies · 29
how they think
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- Accessible Treatment and Barrier Reduction barrier_reductionThe organization aims to break down barriers to treatment and recovery by offering various payment options, including AHCCCS plans, sliding fee scales, and grant opportunities, and by assisting individuals in applying for AHCCCS plans.
- Accessible Treatment and Barrier Reduction accessible_treatment_fundingThe organization ensures access to substance use treatment by offering various payment options, including assistance with AHCCCS applications, and actively works to break down other barriers that hinder women's engagement and continuation in treatment and recovery programs.
- Accessible Treatment and Barrier Reduction barrier_reductionThe organization aims to break down barriers to treatment and recovery by offering various payment options, including AHCCCS plans, sliding fee scales, and grants, and by assisting individuals with application processes to ensure access to services.
- Barrier Reduction and Access to Care barrier reductionExpands access to substance use treatment by offering multiple payment options (including AHCCCS, sliding scale, and grants) and direct assistance with insurance applications, reducing financial and administrative barriers to entry and continuity of care.
- Early Intervention and Evidence-Based Programming evidence-based programmingCombines early recognition of addiction symptoms with comprehensive, women-centered, evidence-based treatment to improve recovery outcomes from the earliest stages of care.
- Family Systems Approach to Recovery family_systems_approachThe organization addresses addiction within the context of family dynamics, exploring issues like power struggles, codependency, and relationship problems. By developing individualized treatment plans for families, including individual, couples, or group sessions, they aim to address behaviors that trigger substance use and foster healthier family dynamics and support systems.
- Family Systems Approach to Recovery family_systems_approachThe organization addresses addiction within the context of family dynamics, exploring issues like power struggles and codependency, and developing individualized treatment plans for families to foster healthier relationships and support systems that prevent relapse.
- Family Systems Approach to Recovery family_systems_approachThe organization addresses addiction within the context of family dynamics, exploring issues like power struggles and codependency to identify and change behaviors that trigger substance use. They develop individualized treatment plans for families, which may include individual, couples, or family sessions, to foster healthier dynamics and support systems.
- Family Systems and Individualized Family Treatment family systems approachAddresses substance use within the context of family dynamics by exploring codependency, power struggles, and relational triggers, while creating individualized treatment plans for families—defined broadly as those impacted by the client’s addiction—through counseling, group sessions, and referrals.
- Holistic, Women-Centered, Evidence-Based Recovery holistic_recoveryThe organization provides comprehensive, women-centered, evidence-based programs that extend beyond addiction treatment to include life skills development, resolution of life issues, goal setting, values reinforcement, and self-image building. This holistic approach, combined with vocational/educational training and family counseling, is believed to be key to long-term recovery by fostering economic independence and empowerment.
- Holistic, Women-Centered, Evidence-Based Recovery holistic_recoveryThe organization provides comprehensive, evidence-based programs specifically designed for women with substance use disorders, focusing on developing life skills, resolving issues, setting goals, reinforcing values, and building self-image, alongside addressing addiction. This holistic approach aims for long-term recovery by empowering women through vocational and educational training, economic independence, and addressing social determinants of health.
- Holistic, Women-Centered, Evidence-Based Recovery holistic_recoveryThe organization provides comprehensive, evidence-based programs specifically designed for women with substance use disorders, focusing on developing life skills, resolving issues, setting goals, reinforcing values, and building self-image, alongside addiction treatment, to support long-term recovery.
- Integrated Treatment and Housing Model treatment-based supportive housingRequires women to be enrolled in an outpatient substance use treatment program to qualify for supportive housing, ensuring that recovery from addiction is paired with stable, treatment-based housing—particularly for pregnant women and mothers—enabling them to parent while building long-term stability.
- Integrated Treatment and Supportive Housing treatment_based_supportive_housingThe organization provides treatment-based supportive housing, particularly for pregnant women with addiction, requiring enrollment in their outpatient substance use program. This approach aims to allow women to parent their newborns while receiving treatment, facilitating their re-entry into the community with safe housing and support, and addressing social determinants of health.
- Integrated Treatment and Supportive Housing treatment_based_supportive_housingThe organization provides supportive housing that is directly linked to and contingent upon enrollment in their outpatient substance use treatment program. This approach ensures that individuals receive comprehensive care, addressing both their housing needs and their recovery journey simultaneously, particularly for pregnant women and mothers, with the goal of community re-integration.
- Integrated Treatment and Supportive Housing treatment_based_supportive_housingThe organization provides supportive housing that is directly linked to and contingent upon enrollment in their outpatient substance use treatment program. This approach ensures that individuals receive both stable housing and necessary treatment simultaneously, particularly benefiting pregnant women by allowing them to parent their newborns while in recovery and facilitating their re-entry into the community with support.
- Long-Term Recovery Skill Building long_term_recovery_supportThe program is designed with a minimum one-year timeframe to allow women sufficient time to master recovery skills, strengthen support systems, increase financial independence, practice parenting skills, and build self-esteem, which are crucial for sustained recovery.
- Long-Term Recovery Skill Building long_term_recovery_supportThe organization designs its programs with a minimum one-year timeframe to allow women sufficient time to master recovery skills, strengthen support systems, increase financial independence, practice parenting skills, and build self-esteem, thereby supporting sustained recovery.
- Long-Term Recovery Skill Building long_term_recovery_supportThe program is designed with a minimum one-year timeframe to allow women to master recovery skills, strengthen support systems, increase financial independence, practice parenting skills, and build self-esteem, recognizing that sustained recovery requires extended support and skill development.
- Long-Term Recovery with Skill Mastery long-term recovery supportStructures recovery programs around a minimum one-year commitment to allow women time to master recovery skills, build financial independence, practice parenting, and strengthen self-esteem within a supportive environment.
- Peer Support and Communal Atmosphere peer_supportThe organization fosters a "women-helping-women" communal environment where experienced mothers support their peers, creating a caring and supportive atmosphere that contributes to long-term recovery.
- Peer Support and Communal Atmosphere peer_supportThe organization fosters a "women-helping-women" environment and maintains a small program size to encourage intimate interactions, creating a caring and supportive communal atmosphere where experienced individuals can support their peers in recovery.
- Peer Support and Communal Atmosphere peer_supportThe organization fosters a "women-helping-women" communal atmosphere where experienced mothers support their peers, believing that this peer support is crucial for long-term recovery.
- Peer-Supported, Communal Healing Environment peer supportFosters a "women-helping-women" culture where women in recovery support one another, particularly through shared experiences of motherhood, enhancing engagement and emotional resilience in treatment.
- Vocational and Educational Training for Economic Independence holistic_recovery_supportThe organization empowers women in recovery through vocational and educational training, including work training programs like an on-site thrift store, to foster economic independence and support long-term recovery.
- Women-Centered Holistic Recovery holistic recovery supportEmpowers women in recovery through integrated services including vocational training, life skills development, educational support, peer mentoring, and family counseling, with the goal of achieving economic independence, self-esteem, and sustained recovery.
- Work Training and Skill Development through Social Enterprise work_training_programThe organization utilizes an on-site thrift store as a work training program to empower women in their treatment programs, providing vocational skills and fostering economic independence as a component of long-term recovery.
- Work Training for Economic Independence work_trainingThe organization utilizes an on-site thrift store as a work training program to empower women in their treatment programs, providing vocational skills and fostering economic independence as a key component of long-term recovery.
- Workforce Training Through Social Enterprise work training programUses an on-site thrift store as a work training program to provide practical job skills, work experience, and empowerment to women in treatment, supporting their economic independence and reintegration into the workforce.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Addiction Training
Offers education and presentations to professionals and community service groups on recognizing the signs and symptoms of addiction.
Career Services
Individualized and comprehensive career services for women with barriers to employment, including vocational and educational training, job coaching, and assistance with identification and legal matters.
Family Program
Provides education and counseling in individual, group, and couples settings to address family dynamics affected by addiction, improve communication, and develop recovery-based coping skills.
Legacy House
Short-term, treatment-based supportive housing for women in the outpatient program, often referred from the justice system or child reunification process, providing a safe living environment for 3-6 months.
Sally's Place
Treatment-based supportive housing for pregnant women struggling with addiction, offering a supportive environment to parent newborns while in treatment, with 24-hour on-site staff for 12-18 months.
Sustain "Re-Energized" Toys & Clothing
An on-site thrift store that serves as a work training program for women in treatment, providing customer service, clerical, and cash handling skills, and offering incentive cards for donations.
Weldon House
Treatment-based supportive housing for women with children, providing individual apartments, life skills training, counseling, parenting classes, and job training for 1-2 years.
Women's Outpatient Program
A comprehensive program for women with substance use disorders focusing on recovery, life skills development, and empowerment, structured in three levels of group and individual counseling over at least one year.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- AHCCCS Government — Accepts all AHCCCS plans for substance use treatment.
- Alcoholics Anonymous Partner — Inspired the Modern Alcoholism Movement
- Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Approached AWRC in 2003 to create a program for pregnant/parenting women.
- National Committee for the Education on Alcoholism Partner — Inspired the Modern Alcoholism Movement and was founded with a vision to reduce stigma related to alcoholism.
- R. Brinkly Smithers Funder — Donated over $35 million to alcoholism-related projects, leadership, and the larger alcoholism movement.
- Research Council on Problems of Alcohol Partner — Inspired the Modern Alcoholism Movement
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Government — Receives funding through the Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG) from SAMHSA.
- Value Options Government — State funding agency that approached AWRC in 2003 to create a program for pregnant/parenting women.
- Watson Family Trust Funder — Provided a $100,000 donation in 2002 for housing for pregnant and parenting women.
- Yale Center of Alcohol Studies Partner — Inspired the Modern Alcoholism Movement