by abachrodt | Jul 8, 2019 | Newsletter
Where is Bottom? We often hear people comment that someone who is not ready to make lifestyle changes relating to addiction, have not yet hit bottom. Where is bottom? Is it in a cardboard box behind a dumpster, a jail cell, a hotel room estranged from family and...
by abachrodt | May 20, 2019 | Newsletter
Welcome to Holland This poignant story was written by a mother of a child with autism. She describes how she was not prepared for the experience. She likened it to preparing for a trip to Italy and after landing finding out she was in Holland. She finds the new...
by abachrodt | May 14, 2019 | Newsletter
Many women served by Magdalene Serenity House have endured adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as well as intimate partner violence. The impact of these events results in lasting adverse health outcomes: suicide, substance use, and post traumatic stress disorder...
by abachrodt | Mar 16, 2019 | Newsletter
Women who have experienced oppression, violence, addiction, and incarceration often have little sense of empowerment. In some cases, programs providing services to these women unintentionally perpetuate feelings of oppression and helplessness by implementing rigid...
by abachrodt | Feb 16, 2019 | Newsletter
Magdalene Serenity House is fortunate to have a very active Board of Directors. In addition to raising funds and letting people know about our program, Board Members are involved in many of the day to day operations. At a recent meeting, the Board established the...
by abachrodt | Jan 16, 2019 | Newsletter
Magdalene Serenity House provides evidence-based programming to address the complex needs of our residents. Evidence-based interventions are developed from results of scientific studies rather than assumptions or old wives tales. Did your mom tell you that going...
