WATERLOO, Neb. (KMTV) — Chayah Ministries helps women work through addiction and trauma with support groups, one-on-one mentorship and counseling. This spring it plans to open a sober living house to further its mission.
- Amanda Lawrence, now 19 years sober, started the nonprofit in 2023. In two years, it’s helped nearly 70 women.
- A study in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment found women who remain in structured sober living for six months or more are 70-80% more likely to stay sober long-term.
- Video shows a group session of Amanda, Stacey and another group member Ashely Mills.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
I’m Jill Lamkins in Waterloo talking about something that impacts folks here and in neighborhoods across our community, dealing with the struggles of addiction and trauma. Meeting you right where you’re at, one nonprofit is using its resources to help more women than ever get the help they need.
“Life is messy. It’s like s’mores, but it’s always good,” said Stacey Wonder…