Seeds of Change

From The Mustard Seed, Winter 2011
By Jennifer Tibbetts, Transitional Housing Program Coordinator

Teresa came to CMC after completing substance abuse treatment to address an addiction she had been dealing with for decades. Teresa was a quiet, unsure woman who isolated herself from the others in the group. Throughout her involvement in Transitional Housing program, we have seen her blossom into a strong woman who now has direction in her life. The positive strides she has made are numerous. To highlight a few she has maintained full-time employment with health benefits, addressed many ongoing health problems and followed through with treatment recommendations. She continues to meet with a substance abuse counselor, participates in AA, and has remained sober since entering the program. Most recently Teresa utilized a community resource by establishing an Individual Development Account through a local credit union. In six months, she has saved $2,000 which will be matched through government programs to purchase her first vehicle.