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By Morgan Coyner, Grant Coordinator
When I came to The Next Door for my final interview, I was surprised to see clients huddled around the front desk. One needed help making a phone call for a ride upon discharge. Another was waiting for her to go get a snack.…
By Linda Leathers, TND CEO
High school graduations are always a time for special recognition and celebrations, and typically a “what comes next” question is attached. TND recently had the honor to share in a momentous event with Phyllis, a six-year Freedom Recovery Community (FRC) resident and her son Christian.…
by Kellie Kroening, TND Intake Specialist and avid baker
Recycling is a mindfulness practice. Maybe you know someone who recycles like it’s their full time job. Maybe you know someone who thinks the whole thing is a joke. Unfortunately, the movement for recycling sometimes get a bad reputation because of the way it’s been presented – for instance, “if you’re not recycling, then you hate animals and the eventual disappearance of the polar ice caps is on you and your empty Dr.…
by Rachel Morris, Operations Director of The Next Door
I have been employed by The Next Door for almost 12 years. During this time, as the Operations Director, my mission and purpose have been to provide a safe, clean, and functional facility to the clients of TND. …
by Rev. Ashley McFaul Erwin, Clinical Pastoral Resident at The Next Door
So he (Jesus) told them this parable: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it?…
by Rebekah Bohannon, LPC-MHSP, Director of Clinical Systems of The Next Door
Temperatures are rising, the sun is coming out and spring fever is among us! With record amounts of rainfall this year we have been trapped inside for far too long.…
by April Barnes, Director of Outreach of The Next Door
Recently, I was able to lead group with our women here at The Next Door. I was excited to share some intimate time with the ladies where I could pass out my essential oils and fill the chapel with the smells of patchouli and lavender.…
By Karen P., volunteer at The Next Door
“There’s something special about this place,” she said, dabbing her eyes. We all nodded in agreement.
We sat in a circle — eight clients, myself, and my co-leader on a rainy Wednesday night for our weekly Spiritual Wellness small group gathering.…
by Kate McKinnie, Director of Development of The Next Door
For the past 8-9 years, I have chosen a word of the year. I begin praying in December for how I want the next year to be different. I pray for wisdom of what one word of focus could be to help me get there. …
by Ginger Gaines, Chief Operating Officer of The Next Door
My co-workers, family and a few friends know how much I love a good spreadsheet. I am by nature very analytical, and I want to have all the facts before making any decision. …
