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The Beacon is a trauma-informed, equity-centered home and programming for women who are coming out of crisis and want to lead satisfying, productive lives. We are here to support you! We have established expectations – both what you can expect from us and what we will expect from you – so that all of our clients can experience a safe and structured environment that moves toward The Beacon’s vision:
For those with a history of trauma, abuse, homelesness, and addiction to realize and begin to experience their full potential.
A Residence to Support Your Recovery
The Beacon has two locations, each offering their own unique community ready to help prioritize and support your recovery.
The Beacon at Sherman Hill
Women’s Shelter & Structured Recovery Program
The Beacon at Sherman Hill provides safe, structured recovery housing for individuals who identify and live as female. Our program is designed for those actively working on sobriety and ready to build stability through recovery.
Residents receive:
- Safe, stable housing
- Intensive case management & weekly house meetings
- On-site recovery programming, therapy, recovery meetings, life skills support, and resources from community partners
- A phased program structure with curfew expectations
- A supportive, sober environment for those with 30+ days of sobriety (or 28 days if recently discharged from a structured recovery center)
- Affordable service contribution of $105/week, which helps cover meals, utilities, laundry, and dry goods, while building a positive payment history that supports transition to permanent housing
Residents who need essentials such as clothing, shoes, or toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, laundry supplies) may access donated items—just let a staff member know upon arrival.
The Beacon Village
Recovery Based Independent Living
The Beacon Village is a supportive, recovery-focused independent living community for individuals who identify and live as female
It is designed for those who have achieved stability in sobriety and are ready for independent living with on-site support.
Residents:
- Live in private apartments under a lease agreement
- Pay rent (includes Wi-Fi, utilities, laundry, and access to on-site resources)
- Meet monthly with a case manager
- Participate in community-building events monthly
- Contribute to a safe, substance-free community, typically with 6+ months of sobriety OR with a signed letter from a licensed professional confirming 1–3 months of sobriety and no active addiction
In 2024, 100% of Beacon graduates secured employment, transitioned into permanent housing, obtained health insurance, and built at least $600 in savings. Even more inspiring—85% in our gradaute program have not relapsed or returned to prison.
Next Steps
Fill out the application to begin your path of empowerment at The Beacon. You will receive a call from our staff within 48 hours to determine if The Beacon is the next best step for you!
Questions? Call (515) 244-4713
Are you experiencing domestic violence and need support? Click here.
We practice intentional diversity by increasing access to The Beacon for members of marginalized communities wanting to experience involvement as staff, Board, volunteers, or clients. We believe that we are a stronger, more effective team because of our diversity and will do the work to uncover and remedy any experiences or systems that disadvantage someone because of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.