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OPINION: Children’s Building Blocks program – A Beacon of hope

Women’s Recovery Services (WRS) is a beacon of hope, offering a state-licensed alcohol and drug treatment program for women who are pregnant, parenting, and seeking to heal their families. Since 1975, our integrated approach has helped hundreds of mothers and children break the cycle of addiction and foster care. Women enter the WRS program to address addiction issues, and their children participate in a program tailored just for them.

By Diane Madrigal | Jul 15, 2024

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OPINION: The Climb of Life: Three women’s journey from addiction to triumph

Two peaks framed against the vast canvas of clear skies- while nature spread its wings effortlessly around the towers.

By Diane Madrigal | Mar 22, 2024

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Dear WRS: small things with great love

By Diane Madrigal | Jun 2, 2023

Women’s Recovery Services has been working on creating a new client handbook.

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January: Weathering the storms…. a time of reflection, resolution and promise.

By Diane Madrigal | Feb 2, 2023

The chore of taking “Christmas “down and packed becomes one of the focuses of the month.

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A letter to friends of Women’s Recovery Services

By Diane Madrigal | Nov 22, 2022

We are entering the holiday season. In these uncertain times, it is hard to imagine how to approach the season without acknowledging the issues that impact our nation, our community and our loved ones.

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Reclamation of a Life Worth Living

By Diane Madrigal | Oct 24, 2022

After this morning’s group, the women scrambled to move the desks and set the space for the (Sobriety) Stone Ceremony.

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Women’s Recovery Services – A walk with purpose

By Diane Madrigal | Sep 23, 2022

On Sept. 18, 18 women went on a walk. It was early in the afternoon before it had a chance to get hot. They were asked to bring their journals, and a water bottle. The women were instructed to envision the road ahead as their path to recovery and how it mirrored what they may be struggling with in their lives.

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Women’s Recovery Services hires Madrigal as new 'executive director'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 5, 2022

Women’s Recovery Services (WRS) is a nonprofit organization based in Sonoma County, California, helping families heal after being broken by a mother’s addiction.

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A Christmas special: Interview with Santa Claus

By Staff | Dec 15, 2021

The North Pole may be the busiest place in the world at this time of year. Beginning in December, Santa Claus and his team of Elves kick their operation into high gear to fill wishes from children all over the world. The Wine Country Times got a rare interview to learn more about his operation and plans this year.WCT: Thanks for letting us talk to you Santa Claus.