Women’s Residential Program
A Supportive Community for Women’s Addiction Recovery
At The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery, women discover a nurturing environment that fosters healing, connection, and purpose. This program focuses on abstinence-based recovery for women, offering a supportive community and structured daily activities rooted in the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Whether you’re seeking support for women’s alcohol recovery, transitioning from a treatment program, or beginning your journey to sobriety, this program provides a safe and empowering space tailored to meet the unique needs of women.
The Retreat’s philosophy of “women helping women” creates a compassionate community where participants gain the tools needed to rebuild their lives, strengthen their sobriety, and foster long-term recovery.
How Can I Help My Loved One?
A Recovery Program Built for Women
Women face distinct challenges in addiction recovery, including family responsibilities, societal expectations, and emotional pressures. The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery addresses these unique needs, offering a safe, compassionate environment where women can focus on rebuilding their lives.
Key benefits of the program include:
- Supportive Community: Build lasting connections with women on similar paths.
- Daily Twelve Step Meetings: Engage with proven recovery principles.
- Workshops and Discussions: Gain practical tools for maintaining sobriety.
- Resources for Growth: Access AA-approved literature and participate in community events.
This program is ideal for women seeking holistic, community-based support that complements their recovery journey, including those searching for affordable women’s recovery centers or LGBTQ+ friendly women’s recovery programs.
Women’s Addiction Recovery Program Rooted in the Twelve Steps
The Twelve Steps are the foundation of The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery. These principles guide participants toward spiritual growth, personal accountability, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Participants actively engage with the Twelve Steps through:
- Daily Group Discussions: Explore recovery principles in a supportive setting.
- Workshops and Guest Speakers: Gain insights from experienced facilitators and peers.
- AA Literature and Events: Strengthen connections within the broader recovery community.
This approach helps women integrate the Twelve Steps into their daily lives, creating a sustainable framework for recovery.
Complementary Support for Recovery
At The Retreat, we understand that recovery often involves multiple layers of support. While we are not a medical facility or treatment center, The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery complements clinical and medical treatment for women’s alcohol recovery and women’s addiction recovery.
Our program focuses on emotional wellness, spiritual growth, and building a strong recovery network. For participants transitioning from a women rehabilitation center or women’s treatment center, The Retreat offers a vital layer of community-based support.
Holistic Recovery for Women
The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery emphasizes holistic healing, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery. This approach includes:
- Mindfulness and Fitness Opportunities: Strengthen the mind-body connection.
- Workshops and Personal Reflection: Build self-awareness and resilience.
- Group Engagement: Foster a sense of belonging and mutual support.
Whether transitioning from an alcohol center for women, a women’s treatment center, or seeking a fresh start, participants in this program gain the tools and support needed for lasting success.
The Retreat Approach – Women’s Program
Teaching the essentials of recovery as embodied in the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and providing a strong focus on the basic principles of recovery are hallmarks of The Retreat philosophy. The Retreat creates an environment that promotes emotional and spiritual growth and helps establish a solid connection to the recovery community. Guests share their experience, strength and hope with one another, learning to trust and to understand the true nature of their illness and to take the steps necessary to recover.
Retreat guests discover the importance of practicing the Twelve Step principles of Alcoholics Anonymous in their daily lives and gain a commitment to undergo the personal change so important to recovery. Mentoring and sponsorship deepen this process of change. Staff and volunteers who have walked a similar path share their experience and help guests to take the actions necessary to recover from their alcoholism or chemical dependency.
A Day in the Life
Through daily Twelve Step meetings, lecture and video presentations, group discussions and AA approved literature; guests at The Retreat support one another in exploring the attitudes, behaviors and skills necessary to build a solid foundation for recovery. Guests develop an in depth understanding of the basic principles of recovery as outlined in the Alcoholics Anonymous Text.
| 7:15 | Meditation Practice |
| 7:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Big Book Study Group |
| 10:00 | Living Sober Study Group |
| 11:00 | Lecture Presentation |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Community Meeting; Meditation; 4th/10th Step; Al- Anon Speaker Meeting (Sunday) |
| 2:00 | Big Book Worksheets Group |
| 3:00 | Personal Time |
| 5:30 | Dinner |
| 7:00 | In House or Outside AA Meeting |
| 9:00 | Tenth Step Group |
Frequently Asked Questions About Women’s Recovery Programs
What support services are available in women’s recovery programs?
The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery provides a range of services, including Twelve Step meetings, workshops, peer support, and access to sober living homes. These services help women build a strong foundation for long-term recovery.
Are there women’s addiction recovery programs for single mothers?
Yes! While we do not provide on-site childcare, The Retreat offers virtual, weekend, and evening programs to accommodate single mothers. These flexible options allow women to focus on recovery while managing family responsibilities.
How effective are women’s-only addiction recovery centers?
Women’s-only recovery programs like The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery are highly effective for addressing the unique challenges women face in addiction recovery. These programs foster a sense of belonging and community that is essential for long-term success.
Costs and Admissions
Women’s Residential Program Costs
Providing recovery services that are accessible and affordable are priorities of The Retreat. A thirty-day stay is $6,900 (includes one family program participant, books and extensive program materials). For those needing an extended Retreat experience, each additional month is $6,100. Participants may also access our Evening Program after their Retreat experience at a discounted rate. The Evening Program provides crucial accountability and engagement in the first few weeks following the residential experience.
The Retreat is committed to assisting any person with the desire to begin a life of recovery. Partial scholarship may be available for qualified applicants.
Cost Breakdown:
COST: 30-day stay = $6,900; and $6,100 for each additional month
COST: 30-day stay + Evening Program Package = $6,900 + $2,800
COST: 30-day stay + 55Plus Program Package (55+) = $6,900 + $2,800
Women’s Registration
Guest applicants are screened by professional staff to determine their appropriateness for Retreat services. All information remains confidential. Individuals admitted to the program while under the care of a medical or psychological professional may continue that treatment when appropriate. If required, detoxification, medical care and psychological services are available to guests through a network of qualified community providers.
Applicants not qualified for Retreat services are provided with a list of alternatives and assisted with program placement.
Women’s Admission Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older.
- Seeking recovery from alcohol or drug dependence
- Motivated to participate in the program
- Sober, drug-free and able to remain abstinent
- Living in a stable and supportive environment
- Psychologically and medically stable.
- Aware that The Retreat is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical treatment or detoxification
Asking for help is never easy- we’ve been there. If you’ve made the decision to seek help, call us today!
About the Twin Cities
The Retreat is located in one of the most vibrant recovering communities in the country. The Twin Cities have been a mecca for recovery over 60 years.
Every day there are hundreds of Twelve Step meetings in the Minneapolis – St. Paul area. The Retreat has harnessed the power of this community by inviting members to share their experience, strength and hope with our guests. There are over 300 volunteers who actively participate in our continuum of services each month.
Our community based model exposes participants to a larger pool of wisdom than they would find in a more traditional staff based approach. As guests transition out of the 30-day program they have already established a network of support which is crucial to long term recovery. They have become a part of something greater and more powerful than themselves.
Find Hope at The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery
The journey to sobriety is about more than overcoming addiction—it’s about rediscovering joy, connection, and purpose. For women seeking support for women’s alcohol recovery or exploring women’s addiction recovery programs, The Retreat offers the tools, community, and guidance needed to succeed. Contact us today to learn more about The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery, Renewal Program, or sober living homes.
For more information, download our brochure:
We invite you to come inside for a virtual tour of the new Women’s Center at The Retreat.
Expand Your Recovery Journey
The Retreat’s Center for Women’s Recovery is part of a larger network of resources offered at The Retreat. Explore additional programs, including:
- Men’s Recovery Program: A supportive program designed for men seeking recovery.
- Evening Recovery Program: Flexible recovery support for individuals balancing sobriety with daily responsibilities.
- Renewal Program: Short-term retreats for personal growth and reflection.
There is hope. We can help.
Our Free Brochure Contains Information On:
- The Retreat Approach,
- How it Began,
- A Day in the Life of our Residents,
- And More…
Recovery starts with you, but you’re not alone. We’re here to help.
