When Cathie McGregor Critchlow heard that Joan Romney was trying to start an addiction recovery center for Utah women, Critchlow knew she had to get involved.
Women come to the Retreat House with referrals from jails, probation officers, courts or the Utah Division of Child and Family Services. Along with going through the 12 Steps program, women learn life skills and follow a set of rules to help them prepare to reenter the world.
The center has treated thousands of women ranging from ages 18 to 78. As part of a maintenance program, women who complete treatment at the Retreat House are encouraged to get involved in the community through volunteer work and serving on local committees. "They become a person that's contributing to society instead of taking away from it," she said. "When women come into recovery … you may be saving a child, a family and an entire community, because women are the heart of the home."
The fundraiser event will give locals a chance to hear inspiring recovery stories and learn more about the way addiction impacts communities.
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