What happens when you are hungry, thirsty, or tired? Can you focus whole-heartedly on the task in front of you? Are you patient and understanding when a colleague asks a seemingly stupid question? Are you caring when you get a call from your kid telling you they backed up into the neighbor’s car – again? Unless you’re the Dalai Lama, you might be answering no. There is an evolutionary reason for this: to help you survive. Here at Men’s Second Chance Living, we use Maslow’s hierarchy to address the basic needs of our residents in a bottom-up fashion, helping them regain control of their actions and reconnect with themselves and others. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a [...]

Substance use disorders have the highest relapse rates of any other medical condition, with only 21% of those untreated and 43% of those treated achieving long-term sobriety (Moyer & Finney, 2002). Substance use affects an individual’s emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development and burdens friends, family, and the community. Although a person can successfully recover, it takes time, dedication, and ongoing support from all involved. This support looks differently depending on the severity and their needs. Lori Criss, Director of the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services of Ohio, explains the challenge of recovery and how to address it when she said, “Who we spend our time with, where we go, and the things we surround ourselves [...]

by Sonya Wilander, 5/31/2021, 6:15pm At MSCL House we recognize the importance of proper nutrition to help both the brain and the body heal from the damage caused by long-term substance abuse. We stress to our residents that having proper nutrition can help repair damage to organs and tissues, improve immune defenses, increase their energy and mood which in turn helps them maintain sobriety for longer and recover more quickly. So, we were thrilled when the Hunger Coalition offered our residents the opportunity to participate in their Veggie Prescription Program.  This program originally began in partnership with St. Luke's for patients with diet-related illnesses and food insecurities.  Later, the Hunger Coalition expanded the program to include food [...]

At MSCL House recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey and experience. We believe in a holistic approach to recovery, a recovery process that treats the entire man: mind, body, and soul.  We are constantly looking for new approaches beyond conventional treatment to compliment the daily work our residents put forth into their recovery.  We are excited to announce announce our newest resource for residents, The Breath of Hope Project. Thanks to the generosity of the Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation and in partnership with Hyperbarics of Sun Valley's nonprofit arm Hyberbaric Health & Wellness Foundation, our residents will now be able to participate in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a treatment method that is a natural [...]

Sunday, December 20, 2020 1:32pm Yesterday we held the drawing for MSCL House's Chance to Change Holiday Raffle at Jensen Stern in Ketchum. Theresa Jensen picked the winner of the $10,000 Jensen Stern gift certificate. And the winner is.....LISA SQUIRES! Congratulations Lisa and a big thank you to all for making this raffle a huge success! We sold 248 tickets and raised $21,400 to benefit MSCL House program. Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting our cause! A special shout out to our partner in bling Jensen Stern for their commitment to helping improve the lives of men in recovery in our community. VIEW VIDEO HERE

“CHANCE TO CHANGE” Holiday Raffle Supports Men’s Second Chance Living (MSCL) Only 500 Tickets to be Sold Winner Receives a $10,000 Jensen Stern Gift Certificate November 19, 2020, Hailey, ID – The non-profit organization, Men’s Second Chance Living (MSCL House), will begin selling raffle tickets for its holiday “Chance to Change” campaign on December 1st. The raffle winner will receive a $10,000 gift certificate to be used at Jensen Stern, the jewelry store in Ketchum. A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold. Funds raised from raffle ticket sales will support MSCL’s all-male sober house in Hailey and related recovery support services. The raffle replaces the in-person fundraiser that MSCL had hoped to hold in 2020.