Finding Freedom from Addiction, with Mariah Allbee
Growing up, Mariah Allbee knows she was a good kid. Born and raised in Reno, she did well in school and enjoyed camping and road trips with her family. She was the youngest of 3 siblings from her mom, and her dad’s only child. Mariah’s shift happened gradually. At 15, she started smoking weed and […]
Introducing: the First 100% Solar Low-Income Housing…and more!
At Marvel Way, we’re redefining what supportive housing should look like! Our apartment complex has always been a Nevada First – and since we opened our doors nearly two years ago, we’ve continued to expand our offerings. What makes our sober housing different? This summer, we grew our community while celebrating Marvel Way’s unique achievements […]
Finding Her Center – with TEC Graduate Laura Diaz
“I always gave so much to everybody else while I was using that I didn’t leave any me left for me. Now I have those tools and boundaries I can set to where my me time is my time, and I don’t have to feel guilty about it.” Talking to Laura Diaz, she’s not quite […]
From Homeless to Homeowner – with TEC graduate Christina Stone
“I walk around downtown, and I’ll see the same people from seven years ago standing in what feels like the exact same spot they were in seven years ago. And they’re just paddling to stay above water. That could have easily been me.” While Christina Stone was once homeless, struggling with her addiction, today she […]
Providing Medical Care & Addiction Treatment, Together
At The Empowerment Center, we provide wrap-around services for women struggling with addiction – including medical care! It’s one of our fastest growing sets of supportive programs, and one that makes our care model truly unique. Nearly all the women entering treatment at The Empowerment Center have co-occurring mental health disorders, most have experienced significant […]
Getting to Know Misty Rodrigue
“Once my children became teenagers, independent, they didn’t need me as much. I started drinking one day and I didn’t stop. For about seven years straight, every day, all day.” Today, Misty Rodrigue is a House Manager at The Empowerment Center’s 5-month treatment program. She works the swing shift, her day beginning at 12. She […]