Santa Monica Inc

Long-Term, Women-Only Residential Treatment

• Exclusively for women recovering from addiction
• Safe and structured home-like environment instead of an institutional setting
• Provides residential treatment for alcohol and substance abuse

Comprehensive, Trauma-Informed Care

• Uses evidence-based treatments, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and the Women’s Integrated Treatment (WIT) model
• Specialized focus on trauma—many residents have experienced abuse or domestic violence
• Medical and psychiatric care available through community partnerships

Step-Down Transitional Housing for Reintegration

• Halfway House, and Supported Transitional Living Apartments provide varying levels of support
• Allows mothers to live with children in some programs
• Encourages employment, life skills training, and self-sufficiency

Amenities, Activities & Living Experience

Housing & Environment

• Residential-style housing instead of an institutional facility
• Safe and structured women-only living environment
• On-site, live-in managers for support and accountability

Wellness & Holistic Support

• Yoga and meditation sessions
• Spirituality groups and meditation classes

Employment & Life Skills Development

• Practical life skills training (budgeting, nutrition, safety)
• Employment assistance and required work participation
• Workshops from community experts on personal finance and self-sufficiency

Family & Social Support

• Family education program to help loved ones understand addiction
• Alumni association with regular events, mentoring, and social gatherings

Treatments Offered

Therapy & Counseling

• Weekly group therapy for community support
• Individual counseling tailored to personal needs
• Family therapy and education for loved ones

Evidence-Based Approaches

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation
• Women’s Integrated Treatment (WIT) model for trauma recovery
• Motivational interviewing to help with behavioral change

Relapse Prevention

• Relapse prevention training with coping strategies

Medical & Psychiatric Support

• Partnerships with local agencies for physical and mental healthcare

Target Audience

• Women (18+) recovering from alcohol or substance use disorders
• Women with co-occurring mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD)
• Survivors of trauma, domestic violence, or abuse
• Women needing employment assistance and life skills training
• Mothers seeking a program where children may live with them in later stages

Key Staff & Leadership

• Executive Director: Heather Kirk
• Assistant Executive Director: Shannon Motter
• Board of Directors: Includes Edith Peebles (President), Mika Keller (Treasurer), Shannon Perkins (Secretary), and others