About Us
Beacon House Summary
The only program of its kind in the state, Beacon House draws women in crisis all over Wisconsin. Beacon House, a beautiful 4-level 12-bed Victorian-style home with attached offices, provides a 90-day treatment experience for women with addiction, moving them from the cycle of dependency to an addiction-free life of wholesome living.
Recovery comes through the continued development of the “whole woman.” By bringing her mental, social, physical, emotional and spiritual capabilities into focus, Beacon staff helps develop healthy attitudes and lifestyles. At the core of this inner awakening is The Twelve Step program, a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery, was originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 1939. The method has become the foundation of many recovery programs.
The 12 Steps encourage each to:
- Admit that one cannot control one’s addiction or compulsion
- Recognize a higher power that can give strength
- Examine past errors with the help of a sponsor (experienced member)
- Make amends for these errors
- Learn to live a new life with a new code of behavior
- Help others who suffer from the same addictions or compulsions
Beacon House services help each woman achieve independent functioning. An individualized program is tailored to each woman’s circumstances and the obstacles she must overcome. Her active participation is essential to her success. In other words, she’ll get out what she puts in.
Beacon offers knowledgeable, qualified guidance, close monitoring, and support through each woman’s program. Professional clinicians and trained staff combine with the expertise of other professionals and service providers to offer:
- Group and Individual Counseling
- Parenting Classes
- Education & Interactive Group for Families
- Trauma Workshops
- Life skills development opportunities
- Transition & discharge planning
- Domestic violence, Job readiness skills, Spirituality, Sexual abuse, Financial literacy, Rent Smart workshops