Program areas at A Way Forward
Between january 1st and december 31st, 2023, the organization provided services for 595 unique individuals (53% increase over 2022). Total client contacts in 2023 were 11,256 (A 104% increase over 2022). Through the service of our dedicated staff and numerous volunteers, we were able to offer over 30 recovery groups and classes weekly, as well as individual peer recovery support 7 days A week. All were free services. Compassionate volunteers donated over 10,609 hours.clients self-reported the following: 100% improved ability to deal with stress, 97% less depressed, 97% less anxious, 100% more tools to deal with cravings, 100% benefited from sense of community. Services included: A 10-week intensive outpatient program using the hazelden twelve step facilitation program and samhsa matrix program, individual recovery coaching, support groups (aa, na, red road, recovery dharma, life ring, smart recovery), hazelden emotional and mental health classes (6 topics: guilt & shame, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and self-esteem & self-compassion), hazelden ptsd with cognitive behavioral therapy, family programs and relationship book studies (codependency, narcissism, gaslighting). Services are available in 4 languages (spanish, german, russian and english) with A diverse, culturally sensitive staff. The organization also provides workforce and housing connections.