WINGS:
What, Who, When, Y & Where
YWCA Helena WINGS is a transitional housing facility offering Intensive Outpatient Services (ASAM 2.1) for women with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Our gender-specific, trauma-informed approach supports women in building sustainable lives in recovery for themselves and their children.
What we provide:
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Group and individual therapy (9-12 hours/week)
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Minimal daily structure and UA testing (1-3x weekly)
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Support with navigating systems like CPS and public housing
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A community-focused environment that fosters self-awareness, relationship-building, and conflict resolution
WINGS serves as a long-term bridge between inpatient treatment to independent recovery, with stays typically lasting 6 months to 3 years.
What We Do Not Provide:
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Housing for women who already have stable housing
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High-structured environments or 24/7 staff support
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Medical care for chronic or acute conditions
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Assistance with daily living tasks (e.g., cooking, bathing)
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Crisis housing, short-term care, detox, or transportation
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Services for individuals in active use, recent regular use (past 30 days), or those needing inpatient-level care
Who We Serve:
WINGS is for adult women who are highly motivated to make lasting changes in their recovery.
Applicants must be:​
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Ready to focus entirely on stabilization and recovery (not employed for the first 90 days)
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Stable enough to attend a rigorous therapy schedule (group + individual)
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Able to manage free time, personal hygiene, and independent living
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Willing to engage in community living and conflict resolution
While early recovery can bring some ambivalence, women must have enough motivation to manage the freedom and responsibility of our program.
When you make the commitment to the Program Structure, we provide:
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Transitional Housing & Community Living
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Sober living for women and their children (private bedrooms, shared common spaces)
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We do not have 24/7 staffing; residents must be able to live independently
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Shared chores and responsibilities to maintain a safe, supportive home
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Parenting support & classes available
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Regular UA testing (1-3 times per week)
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Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment (ASAM 2.1 Level of Care)
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Required Intensive Outpatient Programming (9-12 hours/week)
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Daily group therapy and 2-3 individual sessions per week (on-site)
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Clients are not able to work for the first 90 days of treatment to focus on their recovery
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Encouragement to seek community-based supports (12-step, church, yoga, etc.)
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No monitoring of cell phone use or social life, but guidance on setting healthy boundaries
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Why (Y) our program works:
WINGS is a therapeutic program focused on healing from both substance use disorders and trauma in a structured yet flexible recovery-oriented environment.
Where:
Our residence and program services are located on the corner of Park Ave and Placer Street.