My mental health was affected by my addiction - Diane's Story
“St. Monica's is a dual diagnosis treatment program, which is what I believe sets it apart. Mental disorder issues are treated along with...
I feel I have been set free - Melinda's Story
“I came to St. Monica’s the summer of 2011. The first day there I didn't do much more than sleep. I remember feeling safe for the first...
From out of control to a full life - Amber's Story
“My life was out of control. I was drinking a lot and using a lot of pills. I had been through St. Monica’s once before and didn’t think...
The gift of her son this Christmas - Nicole's Story
Nicole, who has been living at Project Mother & Child and working hard to be reunited with her son as part of her recovery, wrote this...
No one is going to hurt me here - Sara's Story
From a St. Monica’s counselor to the entire staff: “A new client just stopped by my office to say ‘hi’ this morning. I asked her how she...
I am Still a Woman of Value - Aisha's Story
“The most important lesson I learned in St. Monica’s is that I am an alcoholic; that will never change. I will always suffer from the...
You Saved Me From Myself - Renee's Story
“My last day in residential treatment was Easter Sunday. My peers and I had a very special dinner that night, shared with two very...