Mike Tourville
mktourville@gmail.com (Karen Blanchard, Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Adam Bartlett, John Shea)
Addressing the dire need for women's housing with the Michael J Dias Foundation.
Addressing the dire need for women's housing with the Michael J Dias Foundation.
Addressing the dire need for women's housing with the Michael J Dias Foundation.
Friday 8th December 2023
Join Mike Tourville and guests from the Michael J. Dias Foundation as they discuss the critical need for women's housing in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- The Michael J Dias Foundation discusses the urgent need for a women's housing facility in western Massachusetts.
- They share their successes in providing homes for men in recovery, highlighting the impact of longer stays in recovery programs.
- The episode highlights the crucial collaboration with community services and includes a personal account underscoring the urgency of the women's housing initiative.
- The foundation calls for community support and partners to help make the women's housing facility a reality.
- Listeners are urged to visit mdiasfoundation.org or call 413-304-0715 to offer their support.
We do need to find a location and that location is gonna cost money. And then if we have to renovate it, it's gonna cost even more money. And then once it's up and running, we have to hire staff, you know, so it's a whole program. And so we are asking the community to step up and be partners with us and help us, you know, just be partners with us and jump on the bandwagon.
Imagine having a safe place to rebuild your life after addiction. In this episode of 'Healing Voices Project', host Mike Tourville sits down with Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett, and John Shea from the Michael J. Dias Foundation to discuss an urgent issue: the need for a women's housing facility in western Massachusetts. Known for their success in providing homes for men in recovery, the foundation is now turning its attention to women who desperately need similar support.
The conversation dives into the foundation's journey, detailing how they've helped countless men find stability and hope through extended stays in recovery programs. But why stop there? The team passionately explains why it's crucial to extend these services to women, sharing heart-wrenching personal stories that underline the urgency of their mission. Listeners will gain insight into the complexities of addiction recovery and the importance of a supportive environment.
The episode also highlights the power of community collaboration, as the foundation seeks partners to help make the women's housing facility a reality. This isn't just about providing a roof over someone's head; it's about offering a lifeline to those ready to reclaim their lives. Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply want to support a worthy cause, this episode offers a compelling look at the challenges and triumphs in the fight for recovery.
Tune in to hear how you can be part of the solution.