Empowering Women: Ann Permazon on Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment
What makes new directions for women unique is that they have been consistent. They've been here for a long time, lots and lots of women. So I think what makes us unique is that our history speaks for itself.
Imagine a place where women battling addiction find not just treatment, but a community tailored specifically to their needs. In this episode of 'Recovery Coast to Coast', host Neil Scott sits down with Ann Permazon, a dedicated board member of New Directions for Women in Costa Mesa, CA. This nonprofit is one of the oldest and most successful gender-specific addiction treatment programs in the country.
Ann shares insights into how the organization has evolved over the years and the vital role it plays in helping women reclaim their lives from addiction. You'll hear about the importance of having a dedicated nonprofit structure, complete with checks and balances, to ensure accountability and effectiveness. Ann also touches on the significant changes within the recovery movement, highlighting how New Directions for Women stays ahead of the curve.
One of the standout features of this program is its scholarship fund, which has enabled countless women to access life-changing treatment. Ann recounts some heartwarming success stories that underscore the transformative power of their approach. Whether you're seeking a gender-specific program for yourself or someone you care about, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspiring tales of recovery. Tune in to understand how New Directions for Women continues to make a difference, one life at a time.