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Sub-Acute Detox Program

Nick — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:15:59 +0000

Ongoing substance abuse eventually leads to harmful physical and psychological consequences. Deciding to seek addiction treatment is indeed one of the most difficult challenges you will voluntarily face on your journey to overcome the pull of drugs or alcohol. Detox and withdrawal are complicated steps on your journey that can sometimes bring about potentially dangerous side effects. For this reason, it is highly recommended you do not detox alone (or “cold turkey”) but with the help of your treatment team at Casa Serena.

Sub-Acute Detox Program

Understanding Detox

When most addicts enter treatment, the first step in the recovery process is often detoxification or detox. Detoxification is the recovery of your body from the physical dependencies of substance abuse in a supported and stabilized environment. Detox works by weaning your body off the harmful substances it depended upon to function while allowing for the restoration of healthy bodily function. Depending on the type of drug you are detoxing from, the length and frequency of use, and your general health status, the detox phase of recovery can last anywhere from 3 to 10 days. Detox is a vital step in the treatment process as one cannot fully immerse themselves successfully in a drug or alcohol addiction treatment program if they are still under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Detox and withdrawal symptoms vary from person to person. Depending on your unique symptoms and the severity of your addiction, your treatment team may recommend managed detoxification services to help manage the intensity of withdrawal symptoms. Medically managed residential detoxification services are appropriate for clients whose level of physiological dependence on alcohol and/or other drugs requires prescribed medication for the management of withdrawal.

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When detoxing from drugs or alcohol, medically supervised detox programs provide the best and most successful path to sobriety. In a medically supervised detox setting where adequate treatment options, therapy models, and highly trained staff are available for ongoing support, the detox process can be more comfortable and successful than in an unsupported environment. Supervised by our Medical Team, Casa Serena’s Residential Detox provides 24-hour medically managed care and support to control withdrawal symptoms and stabilize clients as they prepare for treatment and recovery.

The duration of detox is individual to the person. Although two people may face the same addiction, the path they follow to sobriety and recovery will be different. Ensuring you take these steps in a safe and supported environment is a vital factor in recovery success. During this time, our team will make you as comfortable as possible and provide continuous monitoring of your withdrawal symptoms. You can expect to have a wide range of emotions throughout this process, and our clinical team will be there to support you through this first step of your journey.

Supervised by our Medical Team, Casa Serena’s Residential Detox provides 24-hour medically managed care and support to control withdrawal symptoms and stabilize clients as they prepare for treatment and recovery.

During this time, our team will make you as comfortable as possible and provide continuous monitoring of your withdrawal symptoms. You can expect to have a wide range of emotions throughout this process, and our clinical team will be there to support you through this first step of your journey.

Once you have safely completed detox we will transition you to our residential treatment program, where you will begin to uncover the underlying reasons for your substance abuse and learn the tools you need for achieving long-term sobriety and good mental health.

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What to Expect When Entering a Medical Detox Facility in California

At our California medical detox facility, we provide full support and medical supervision throughout the detox process. Medically assisted detox occurs during the earliest and most challenging days of treatment. Once detox is complete, clients will transition to an addiction treatment program that includes therapy, addiction education, and support while working towards sobriety and recovery. As part of a medically assisted detox program at Casa Serena, you can expect:

An experienced clinical team will emotionally and physically support and guide you through the detox process.
Management of withdrawal is achieved through prescribed medication by our medical team of experts.
Throughout detox, medical staff continually monitor vitals (including blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and breathing) to ensure your ongoing comfort and safety.
Comfort is a high priority for detox clients. Our staff provides 24-hour monitoring of your detox to help you best navigate the withdrawal stage.
We will welcome you to participate in any groups or activities if you feel up for it, and if you prefer to rest, we will make sure you have some peace and quiet.

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Begin Healing Today at Our Medical Detox Center in California

If you are ready to start your journey to freedom from addiction, contact our Santa Barbara treatment center to learn more about how you can begin healing at our medical detox center in California.

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Women’s Trauma Program

Nick — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:10:23 +0000

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Women's Trauma Program

At Casa Serena, we believe that in order to recover from the deep trauma which often lies beneath substance use and mental health disorders, you must feel completely safe and comfortable. This is why we offer a recovery space that is absent of a mixed population to better support your journey toward a new life.

Addiction treatment has not always provided for the unique needs of women seeking help overcoming substance abuse problems. For years, the addiction treatment environment offered mixed-gender treatment settings, which are not always conducive to comfort or feelings of safety for all participants. Fortunately, female (sometimes referred to as women-only or gender-specific) addiction treatment has evolved over the last few decades to understand the root causes of female addiction better. Today, treatment is holistic, focusing on the person rather than the addiction.

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The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction

Trauma is the body’s emotional response to any event you may find physically or emotionally harmful. Trauma incurs a wide range of emotions such as feeling helpless, shocked or overwhelmed. Trauma is often caused by; domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse, severe illness or injury, the death of a loved one, witnessing an act of violence and natural disasters. If you have experienced trauma you may feel:

These feelings are normal, and you do not have to experience these feelings alone. Casa Serena’s experienced staff of psychiatrists and therapists are highly trained in the areas of acute trauma, complex trauma and chronic trauma.

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Why Choose Women's Only Trauma Treatment?

Women have specific needs and goals that separate them from men when participating in addiction treatment. Women-only treatment addresses these needs to ensure women receive the most comprehensive treatment possible in a safe and supported setting. Casa Serena's women-only treatment programs provide gender-specific therapy groups and address the biologically unique emotional and physical issues women experience as they work to overcome addiction. Additionally, a women-only treatment program increases comfort levels and inspires option communication with like-minded peers who share and support your treatment goals.

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What to Expect From a Women's Trauma Recovery Program

It is important to remember that there is no “timeline” for recovery from a traumatic experience. Every woman is different and responds according to their own capabilities. The effectiveness of treatment for trauma and addiction depends significantly on the type of treatment and level of support and guidance received during and after treatment ends. The most successful programs utilized a trauma-informed approach as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program. When you begin your addiction recovery journey at a trauma recovery program, the first step is often detox. This is necessary to wean your body off the substances in a safe and supported environment. Only after you have cleansed your system of the toxic effect of drugs and alcohol can you fully immerse yourself in addiction treatment. Our caring and compassionate team of treatment professionals will work with you to create a unique treatment plan focused on your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

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Our Residential Addiction & Trauma Treatment for Women

At our Santa Barbara rehab, we understand the challenges many women face when seeking addiction treatment. Our programs are designed around the needs of all women seeking to overcome addiction, including wives and moms. If you are ready to begin your journey to freedom from drug and alcohol addiction in an environment where you can heal and find freedom from trauma, contact us at Casa Serena today.

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Outpatient Program

Nick — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:09:08 +0000

There are many different levels of care in addiction treatment. Inpatient care is typically very beneficial for those who struggle with a severe addiction, require medically assisted detox, or who have completed treatment and experienced relapse. However, suppose you have recently completed an inpatient addiction treatment program and do not feel ready yet to be “on your own” or have a mild substance abuse issue. In that case, outpatient treatment may be the most beneficial treatment option. If you are motivated to seek addiction treatment, however, obligations at home such as work or family hinder your ability to be away from home, outpatient rehab can offer the essential flexibility you need to overcome addiction.

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The Benefits of Our Women's Outpatient Center

At Casa Serena, we provide all the tools you need to step into a new life worth living. Our Mental Health Outpatient Programs support your recovery by helping you gain the knowledge and strength to empower you in finding your joy. Driven by an evidence-based curriculum and combined with holistic practices, this comprehensive mental health program lets you go through the levels of care to support your individual needs.

Our women’s outpatient center allows you to seek addiction treatment while remaining at home. The structure of an outpatient addiction rehab will enable you to maintain the elements of your regular routine, such as employment and family responsibilities while attending therapy sessions throughout the week. Many outpatient programs last longer than inpatient programs; however, the specific duration of your program will depend on your specific treatment needs and goals.

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Our Outpatient Services for Women

We know that recovery is a process. Therefore, we offer multiple options designed to move you through the phases of treatment at your own pace. You will receive group and individual therapy and medication support with a tailored schedule designed to meet your work and/or school needs.

Therapy sessions in an outpatient rehab setting often consist of a combination of individual, group, and family sessions. At Casa Serena, our outpatient programs include a wide variety of evidence-based therapy models. We offer full and half-day schedules with a rotating curriculum to ensure you receive a comprehensive program. These are a small sample of some of the options you will have.

DBT: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

This skill building and role-playing group is designed to improve emotional regulation and enhance client’s ability to manage distress tolerance.

Staying Sober: Relapse Prevention

This group is designed to interrupt the maladaptive thought processes that lead to relapse and concentrates on developing a concrete relapse prevention plan.

Coping with Depression

Developing strong connections with others suffering from debilitating depressive disorders and sharing stories about the struggles of coping provide therapeutic healing.

Grief and Loss

This group addresses unresolved personal grief and loss as well as feelings of grief and loss associated with the recovery process.

Stress Management

This group is designed to help clients who struggle with allowing stress and anxiety to interfere in their daily life.

Anger Management

This interactive psycho-education group focuses on techniques and strategies for both recognizing and managing anger while exploring the psychology of anger.

Life Transitions

Handling life transitions can feel like the world has been turned upside down, causing feelings of emotional discomfort, mourning, fear, anxiety, and depression. This process group explores healthy coping mechanisms for change and life transitions.

Somatic Experiencing

This group offers a holistic strategy to achieve healing and resolution of trauma or emotional wounds. This group promotes awareness and release of physical tension that proponents believe remains in the body in the aftermath of trauma.

ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Focus is placed on psychological flexibility and valued engagement in life, as clients learn how to experience life more fully, without as much struggle, and with vitality and commitment.

Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women

This integrated, strength-based curriculum focuses on the kinds of trauma women are most at risk of experiencing, and helps women recover from the effects of trauma in their lives.

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Continue Your Journey of Recovery at Our Santa Barbara Outpatient Rehab

At our Santa Barbara outpatient rehab, we offer the same treatment options provided as part of our inpatient programs in a luxury, flexible outpatient environment. We understand time away from home, and your family may not be possible for everyone. At our women’s outpatient program, we can help you achieve sobriety while remaining integrated with your family and community.

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Transitional Living

Nick — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:04:32 +0000

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Transitional Living

Destructive living environments can derail recovery even for the most highly motivated of individuals. Being with people who understand and are passionate about mental wellness and sobriety can make facing life after treatment less overwhelming. Millie’s House is Casa Serena’s signature transitional living program. Sober living homes (sometimes referred to as “halfway houses”) are an excellent stepping stone between addiction treatment in an inpatient facility and transitioning to the home environment after treatment ends. Many inpatient treatment centers encourage participants new to recovery to spend time in a sober living environment before returning home. Many in recovery from addiction find they struggle with the adjustment period immediately after treatment. Sober living homes offer a safe environment between treatment and home where you can practice and reinforce the lessons you learned during rehab. For many, time spent in a sober living environment can make the difference between maintaining a path of sobriety and relapsing back to old habits.

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Benefits of Transitional Living in Santa Barbara

Sober living homes like Millie’s House are an excellent option for those who are new to recovery but may not feel comfortable returning to an "unmonitored" environment just yet. Inpatient treatment programs and some outpatient treatment programs are heavily structured, and for some leaving such a structured environment and openly exposing themselves to triggers can be scary. Time spent in a sober living environment provides a safe space to continue working on sobriety and relapse prevention. Sober living homes are different from the treatment environment in that they do not provide the same level of structure as an inpatient treatment program. However, sober living programs can provide an intermediary environment to help encourage you to continue developing and practicing the healthy coping skills and habits developed during treatment. The sober living setting typically replicates everyday life situations while striving to instill healthy relapse prevention habits. While staying in a sober living home, you will work towards further healing and progress in your recovery.

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Our Transitional Living Home in Santa Barbara, CA

While participating in an inpatient treatment program, you are immersed in the therapeutic environment and surrounded by support and constant care. Once you transition out of treatment, this is often not the case. In a sober living home, you are not bound by the confinement of the treatment environment and, therefore, can come and go as you please. The goal of sober living is to allow newly recovered addicts the opportunity to ease back into day-to-day tasks and activities without feeling unsupported.

While staying in our sober living home in Santa Barbara, you can expect opportunities to attend 12 step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, ongoing treatment and therapy, and depending on your specific needs, assistance with life skill development such as employment searches and educational opportunities. A significant benefit to a sober living environment is forging friendships with like-minded peers who will continue to help reinforce your desire to remain sober. Unfortunately, when people return home from inpatient treatment, they experience painful isolation. Many feel it is necessary to distance themselves from friends and family to reduce potential exposure to triggers and possible relapse. A sober living home provides a support system that not only helps residents avoid isolation but provides an environment of increased support during the early and often fragile stages of recovery and beyond.

We understand that wellness extends far beyond the boundaries of treatment. Millie’s House ensures a safe, comfortable and supportive environment to call home during this transitional stage of mental health and substance use recovery. Residents will find a collaborative home environment that honors the next step of structure in recovery, paving the way toward developing a resilient community.

We welcome women transitioning from any treatment program who are in need of a strong support system to maintain mental health along with sobriety. At Millie’s House, we provide the specific tools needed to build a strong foundation in recovery. Millie’s House also offers support for women who are reunifying with their children, including the opportunity to live together as they begin repairing the entire family unit.

If you would like to learn more about how transitional living homes in Santa Barbara can help you transition from addiction treatment to long-term recovery, talk to your treatment team at Casa Serena or contact our admissions team today.

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Health and Wellness

Nick — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 09:01:56 +0000

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Wellness Program

Your recovery extends far beyond therapy and process groups. At Casa Serena, we round out your treatment program with holistic practices that help you find a joyous and purposeful life.

Wellness Program

Restorative Yoga

Restorative yoga is a way of healing the whole body and mind through balancing the nervous system to encourage deep healing, growth, and repair. A significant shift in physical and mental health begins to emerge as we allow our bodies to rest, recover, and regenerate.

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Nutrition & Body Image

Proper nutrition is an essential part of the recovery process and most women suffer from malnourishment while in the throes of addiction. This program will help you navigate your perception, belief, thoughts and feelings around nutrition and body image as it pertains to self esteem, and your ability to change the way you think, act and feel.

Wellness Program

Gardening

We use the therapeutic power of gardening to expand upon what we are learning, thinking, and feeling during the process of recovery. The peacefulness associated with gardening helps us learn to let go, practice acceptance, and reminds us to live in the present moment. Clients enjoy seeing the lifecycle of planting, nurturing, and harvesting the fruits and vegetables they have created. Our gardening program provides yet another opportunity to practice one of the single most important principles for mental wellness… connection.

Wellness Program

Culinary Arts

By bringing back the family dinner hour, clients are able to connect, learn to socialize, practice teamwork, and foster a sense of pride and accomplishment. Using local ingredients and partnering with our community, we create delicious, seasonal meals every night with herbs and many vegetables that we grow and care for in our garden.

We sit down together in our lovely dining room or our outside garden for el fresco dining and enjoy delicious, homemade meals every evening. This process is designed to help clients understand nutrition, develop new healthy routines, and encourage relationship building and bonding.

Wellness Program

Goals, Intentions & Meditation

Designed to provoke thoughtfulness, gratitude, connection, and daily intentions, this program helps us learn intention and purpose through the ritual of goal setting and meditation practice.

Wellness Program

Fitness

Regular exercise is important for both physical and mental health. We offer a variety of equipment in our onsite gym, which is open daily for clients who wish to workout independently.

Wellness Program

Recreation in Beautiful Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has much to offer in the way of cultural arts, music, outdoor recreation and local events. We take advantage of our beautiful location and year round climate by providing plenty of opportunities for fun in recovery.

During your stay with us, we will offer a variety of local activities designed to motivate you, encourage connection, and expose you to a new way of living.

Wellness Program

Music Therapy

Music therapy has been used for years as an effective therapy for the treatment of substance abuse. Through a variety of different avenues, music can help heal, center, and balance a person's mental and physical wellbeing. The music therapy program at Casa Serena Treatment Program for Women aims to reduce stress, establish open communication and distract clients from certain discomforts of early recovery, as well as being a fun and uniting experience for all our clients!

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Residential Treatment

Nick — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 09:00:37 +0000

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Welcome to Our Residential Treatment

Millions of Americans struggle with a severe addiction to alcohol or drugs that could benefit from addiction treatment. There are several different levels of treatment care, and it can become challenging to determine which level of care is right for your unique needs. There are several benefits to and reasons for choosing a women’s inpatient treatment center. The staff at our women's treatment center looks at you as a whole person, not just your diagnosis. Our philosophy is different from other treatment centers. We want this to be the last time you go through residential treatment for mental health and substance use disorder, so we have designed your experience to be truly comprehensive. We focus specifically on the issues women in particular face when struggling to maintain sobriety and manage their mental health. We help you understand why you keep cycling back through the process, and provide a wall of support as you explore the root causes of this behavior. As you begin to emerge from this self-discovery with a shift in perspective, we then help you create the life you have always wanted, but could not figure out how to get.

The Benefits of Going to a Women's Inpatient Treatment Center

Some of the most valuable benefits of a women’s inpatient treatment center focus on ensuring you receive comprehensive care in a safe and supportive environment. Inpatient residential programs often include benefits such as medically supported detox and withdrawal, medically assisted maintenance care, frequent and intensive individual therapy, group and family therapy, and post-treatment follow-up care. Inpatient residential programs also provide other essential recovery benefits such as 24-hour support, structure and routine, nutrition, and medical support. Casa Serena looks at you as a whole person, not just your diagnosis. Our philosophy is different from other treatment centers. We want this to be the last time you go through residential treatment for mental health and substance use disorder, so we have designed your experience to be truly comprehensive. We focus specifically on the issues women, in particular, face when struggling to maintain sobriety and manage their mental health. We help you understand why you keep cycling back through the process and provide a wall of support as you explore the root causes of this behavior. As you begin to emerge from this self-discovery with a shift in perspective, we then help you create the life you have always wanted but could not figure out how to get.

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What to Expect From a Women's Inpatient Drug Rehab

At our Santa Barbara women’s inpatient treatment center, our compassionate treatment staff is here to walk you through the process of overcoming addiction. Here at Casa Serena, you can expect a comprehensive, uniquely designed treatment plan that consists of a variety of treatment elements, including:

Individual Psychiatric Care

Medication management is often the first step in understanding how some mental health disorders can be controlled in combination with various therapeutic approaches. Upon admission to our residential program, you will receive a complete psychiatric evaluation with continued follow-up as clinically indicated throughout your stay.

Individual Emotion Regulation Therapy

It is hard to find balance in your life when one minute you feel happy, the next minute you find yourself in a rage over something, and the next minute you feel drained of all energy. All our therapies are designed to increase your resilience around emotional tolerance, helping you off the roller coaster of emotions and appropriately navigate the many feelings we all experience throughout our day.

Individual Case Management

We understand your mental health and substance use has likely derailed your career or education goals, and profound isolation is often the result. We address each unique need through our case management program, offering many different options to prepare you for your new life once you leave our care.

Evidence-Based Group Therapy

We target underlying anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues with evidence-based treatment.

Holistic Group Therapy

We address the mind, body and spirit to help you gain awareness of the connection between your brain, physical body, and feelings by integrating therapies that balance all the different aspects of yourself.

For Mothers

If you are a mother with addiction and mental health issues, we know you are facing some difficult challenges specific to the effects the disease has had on your children and family. We have a special parenting program to help you face these issues with grace and compassion, providing opportunities to heal the family unit and move forward in a healthy, loving environment.

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Our Innovative Inpatient Treatment Center for Women

The treatment needs and goals of women seeking to overcome addiction are often different from those of men. When you are ready to begin your recovery, it is essential to find an inpatient rehab where you feel safe and supported as you explore the roots of your addiction and learn how to put drugs and alcohol use in the past. Addiction is a disease that will not go away on its own. Let the caring and compassionate team at Casa Serena help you achieve sobriety at our innovative treatment center for women in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Education & Career Change

Nick — Fri, 17 May 2019 11:09:21 +0000

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Job Readiness & Career Change Program

Our job readines and career change program includes group sessions taught by a highly experienced community job trainer and motivational speaker. Our clients learn vital tools for success in their search for employment as they are guided through mock interviews and other aspects of the job-seeking process. As part of our collaboration promise with community partners, we also invite women from other nonprofit organizations to participate in this highly popular program.

Education Re-Entry Program

We partner with the schott continuing education center to help our clients without a high school diploma get their GED (general equivalency diploma).
For clients who have their high school diploma and are returning to the workfore, we utilize tha adult continuing education at santa barbara city college to faciliatate refreshers in any skill set thet choose.
We collaborate with the career center at santa barbara city college enabling our clients to be assessed for best vocational direction using the myers briggs personality types and strong inventories tests.
Clients that have been incarcerated are enrolled in transitions, a curriculum within the extended opportunities programs and services department (EOPS) of santa barbara city college, dedicated to helping former inmates transition to college.
Clients over the age of 25 and returning to college after an absence are given the opportunity to participate in the career and life transitions program at santa barbara city college.

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Lifetime Aftercare Program

Nick — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:05:49 +0000

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We Offer Lifetime Aftercare at Casa Serena

We recognize alumni as having an impactful presence for new clients. As a graduate of any of our programs, you are part of the Casa Serena family forever. We provide a touchstone for your recovery by welcoming you wherever you are to join us weekly for our Alumni groups. We also have barbecues, dinners, holiday celebrations, and special events just for you.

As a woman in recovery and now a Casa Girl, you have much to offer our new residents in the way of experience, strength, and hope. These groups are designed to keep you connected, share your story, receive guidance during trying times, celebrate milestones and so much more.

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