Latoya's Story
The greatest assurance of a woman’s recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction is the amount of time she remains in treatment for her substance use. Becoming a better mother also plays an important role in her success. Latoya, a graduate of Meta House, has been substance free for five years. She was able to stay in treatment for the time she needed to break the grips of her addiction. Latoya was also able to bring her three young children into the treatment setting with her, building her confidence as a mother.
Meta House recently held a Digital Advocacy Workshop for graduates to teach them basic skills in storytelling, photography, and computer software so that they may create their own stories of recovery. View Latoya’s story, in her own words, to hear how her time at Meta House helped her overcome her addiction and rebuild her family.
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Latoya tells her story with help from the Digital Advocacy Workshop at Meta House.
Wisconsin Gives Back
We are grateful for your past support and are excited to offer you a unique way to support again... and this time you'll get a great gift in return!
We've partnered with Wisconsin Gives Back to offer our supporters the beautiful (made in Wisconsin) 2012 Wisconsin Wall Calendar. When you purchase this calendar on our behalf for $15, Wisconsin Gives Back will give us $9 every time! That means 300 calendars sold will help us raise $2700 to support mothers and children and Meta House.
Instead of purchasing your calendar from the mall or from the drug store this year, please purchase this 2012 calendar to support us! You can order your calendar (or more) right now online on the Wisconsin Gives Back website. Click here to go directly to our profile.
Thank you for your continued support! Enjoy your calendar and please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with someone you know.
Digital Advocacy Workshop Empowers Meta House Graduates
Latoya’s story above was created as a part of Meta House’s recent Digital Advocacy Workshop. Volunteers taught Meta House graduates the basics of storytelling, photography, and computer software to help them create their own stories of recovery. Read coverage of the workshop by the BizTimes Nonprofit Weekly.
A Mom and Daughter Find Success at Meta House
Juanita and her daughter, Danielle, came to Meta House through the Families Come First program. Juanita is now celebrating one year of sobriety. Her story was recently shared in the Riverwest Currents.
Meta House Featured in Journal-Sentinel’s Empty Cradles Series
The Families Come First program at Meta House was recently highlighted in the Journal-Sentinel’s Empty Cradles series, discussing the work Meta House is doing helping pregnant and post-partum women who abuse substances overcome their addictions and increase their capacity to keep their children safe. Read the article here.
2012 Dates
A Day for Meta House
Held at Pier Wisconsin, Discovery World
Friday, May 11, 2012
Breakfast (8:00-9:00 AM), Lunch (12:00-1:00 PM), and Reception (5:30-7:00 PM)
Meta Moments
Takes place during lunch (12:00-1:00 PM) at 2626 N. Bremen St., Milwaukee
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Meta House Priority Wish List
- Women’s Winter Coats (all sizes)
- Hats, gloves, scarves
- Tupperware with lids
- Plates, cups, silverware
- Tennis Shoes
- Baby Wipes
- Graham Crackers and String Cheese
- Lysol Wipes and Spray
- Full size shampoo and conditioner
To donate items please contact Carla Meyers at 414-977-5823 or volunteer@metahouse.org. Items should be new or gently used.
About Us
Meta House is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women through the progression of drug and alcohol abuse recovery. Founded in 1963, we are a leader in gender-responsive treatment and have been nationally and internationally recognized for our unique substance abuse program. We were also one of the first programs in the nation to include children in the residential treatment setting. Learn more about us and what we are doing by visiting our website: www.metahouse.org.
Meta House provides an equal opportunity in employment and service.