It was devastating for the folks at Passages to learn they'd have to shut down and wouldn't be there for all the women who need them for addiction and mental health help.
We know more people are suffering mental health crises post the COVID-19 pandemic and more organizations designed to help are struggling due to decreasing donations. However, one nonprofit closing its doors is a major window of opportunity opening for another.We know more people are suffering mental health crises post pandemic, and more organizations designed to help are also struggling due to decreasing donations.
After closing the Passages home, which had been in Houston more than 40 years housing women in recovery after substance abuse and mental health treatment, and after selling their shuttered organization, Passages donated $800,000 of the property’s proceeds to The Women’s Home. "We did it because it was our passion to help women with addiction. Many of us have," Brunkhorst adds.In fact, Waynette Brunkhorst began helping others after her son battled addiction and won. He’s been clean six years.
"There is help out there, and it takes a lot of courage to reach out and ask for that help," Coffey adds.The Women’s Home has been helping Houston women struggling with addiction and mental health concerns for over 60 years. The need has increased tremendously since 2020.
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