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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
- A phased program structure with curfew expectations
- Pay rent ($150/week, includes Wi-Fi, utilities, and laundry - remainder covered by other funding)
- 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
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 60 days 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
100% of 2022 Beacon graduates were employed & moved into permanent housing.
Program Details & Qualifications
Use each tab to learn more about programs offered at The Beacon's locations. Still not sure which is right for you? Review our Program Comparison & Eligibility tool.
RENT
Client Responsibility for rent is $105/week and includes housing, utilities, WiFi, and laundry. (The remainder is covered by other funding sources.)
HEALTH
Clients will meet with a mental health counselor each week, as well as establishing a primary care physician. Additionally, we collaborate with community partners for other supports you may need such as financial literacy or career development.
PROGRAM
Clients move through our five-phase program which begins with a 5pm curfew and ends with a 10pm curfew upon reaching phase five.
ENVIRONMENT
Clients will share a large bedroom and bathroom with two other women and participate in daily household chores.
Each client has their own bedroom closet with a keypad for safely storing their own items.
SUPPORT
Upon arrival, clients will work with their Case Manger to determine their needs and goals. They will continue to meet once a week as well as attend a weekly House Meeting with all clients. Our program is minimum for 6 months, and we can continue case management for three years past graduations.
EXPECTATIONS
Clients will be supported with dignity and respect in their journey to remain clean and sober. For purposes of accountability and the safety of the house, belongings will be search regularly, as well as consistent breathalyzer and drug tests.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Clients must identify as female.
- Seeking housing as an individual (no children or partners living with you)
- Applicants should be ready to prioritize their recovery. A formal diagnosis is not required.
- We welcome women who have maintained sobriety for a documented 30 days prior to entry or 28 days if you’ve successfully graduated or been discharged from a short-term residential recovery center offering structured, supportive care.
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.