Prototypes Women's Center

14 years of chronic relapses and desperation. AA is essential for me. But I have complex underlying issues that I was trying to deal with alone. I finally fired myself as my DR, therapist and case manager. You can trust the staff here, I did and they saved my life.

I resided at Prototypes in 94/95. I was pregnant and had my daughter there. With the overwhelming desire to "get clean" and the assistance of the staff that were employed back then, I was given the chance to live life to it's fullest throughout the years. I was able to provide the best stable, loving environment for my daughter. I went on to give back what was given to me. I pursued a career in the mental health field, employed for Department of Mental Health forensic facility. It was in this setting that I facilitated substance recovery groups. And now 24 years after the birth of my daughter, she too has gone into this field. Myself.... well I have been blessed with being able to retire early and relocate to Puerto Rico where I have a nursery and produce artisan crafts and I am surrounded by beautiful nature. All this had been made possible with the aid of Prototypes staff caring, knowledgeable but the NO-NONSENSE approach and the grace of God.

My experience at prototypes has been the very best. Even though I am a re entry and I got a nudge from a judge. I am very happy with my out come. I have been in the program for 14 months now and couldnt b happier.