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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 women with a history of trauma, abuse, 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 & Recovery Program
A women’s shelter with structured recovery programming for those actively working on sobriety. Residents receive:
- Safe, stable housing
- Intensive case management & weekly house meetings
- On-site recovery programming, therapy, recovery meetings, life skills support, and additional resources provided by community partners.
- A phased program structure with curfew expectations.
- Must have at least 30 days of sobriety (or 28 days if discharged from a structured recovery center) to foster a stable, recovery-focused community.
- Contribute to service ($105/week) – This partial service fee helps cover the cost of your stay, including dry goods, community meals, utilities, and access to laundry facilities. It also helps you build a positive payment history, which can support your transition to permanent housing after graduation. The remaining cost of services is covered through community funding and donations.
If you are in need of basic essentials, we have donated clothing, shoes, and toiletries (such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, and laundry supplies) available—just let a staff member know upon your arrival.
The Beacon Village
Recovery Based Independent Living
A recovery-focused independent living community for women who have achieved stability in sobriety. Residents:
- Live in private apartments with a lease agreement
- Pay rent ($575–$750/month, includes Wi-Fi, utilities, and laundry)
- Meet monthly with a case manager
- Participate in at least one community-building event per month
- Are responsible for securing their own additional support services
- Must have at least 6 months of sobriety OR provide a signed letter from a licensed professional confirming 1–3 months of sobriety and that they are not currently living with addiction to ensure a stable, substance-free living environment for all residents
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.