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MSCL Named Ian Symmond & Associates #JustCause Organization of 2023
Now that MSCL House has a strong foundation in the community, and is entering its fifth year of operation, we recognize the need to embark on a 5 to 7-year strategic plan. We are honored [...]
NOW FOR SOME GOOD NEWS
We are so proud of Valley resident and sober living volunteer Matt Letourneau and his efforts to bring good writing to all readers. We recently received word he was accepted by "Early Action" to Yale [...]
We Have a Winner
CONGRATULATIONS TO Leigh Everitt ! Leigh won a $10,000 Jensen Stern gift certificate in the 2022 MSCL House Chance to Change Holiday Raffle! Thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle and to Jensen [...]
A Place to Call Home!
We are thrilled to announce that we completed our Building a Better Tomorrow capital campaign, allowing us to purchase a second sober home in late August. Located in west Hailey, our new home opened its [...]
Men Caring for Men! Thank You 100 Men Who Care – Wood River Valley!
In July, the 100 Men Who Care once again came through for the residents at MSCL House granting us over $8,000 toward the Building a Better Tomorrow Capital Campaign to purchase our second home in [...]
A study gave cash and therapy to men at risk of criminal behavior. 10 years later, the results are in.
Liberia found a stunningly effective way to reduce violent crimes. Now the US is trying a similar experiment.
The Role of A.A. in Early Recovery
The Role of A.A. in Early Recovery As someone in recovery, I can remember my first time venturing into an A.A. meeting. For me, there was a lot of mystery about who they were and [...]
Addiction and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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 [...]
Sober Houses: A Community Resource
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 [...]
100 Men Who REALLY Care!
Thank you to 100 Men Who Care. We are grateful for your continued support of our work at MSCL House. By supporting our initiative to provide our residents with medical and dental checkups, 100 Men [...]