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Purpose: To provide a safe, structured and stable environment for people recovering from substance use disorder.

Mission: Serve as a waypoint between chaos and living free in safety and structure.

Vision: We envision a healthy community free of substance use disorder.

Since 2016, the Wabash County Drug Steering Committee has been working hard to bring solutions to Wabash County to combat the critical issue of substance abuse in our County, particularly among women. According to information from the Wabash County Jail in 2019, 406 women were incarcerated in Wabash County. Of these 406 incarcerations, 226 (56%) were directly related to substance abuse. While not all charges were specifically substance use related, Sheriff Ryan Baker estimates that 90% of female offenders in the County jail are dependent on drugs or alcohol. It is safe to say that most families in Wabash County have been impacted in some way by substance abuse.

Currently, Wabash County has no place for women recovering from substance use disorder. Women who are released from jail or a rehabilitation facility, who are sober, and who wish to abstain from returning to prior habits, have no safe place to go that will provide safety, support, and guidance as they work to re-enter the workforce and rebuild their lives and relationships with others. As a result of not having a women’s recovery home in the County, the only option for many women is to return to their previous homes and environment, which are typically occupied by people who are actively using drugs or alcohol. Returning directly to this type of environment, substantially increases the likelihood of a return to substance abuse. However, with the provision of a safe, supportive, and structured living environment that provides guidance and holds women accountable for their actions; the chance for recovery, remaining sober, and leading a productive and fulfilling life greatly increases.

Recovery homes are truly invaluable in providing residents the opportunity to build self-worth, self-empowerment, and sustainability and to become productive members in society. The establishment of the Waypoint will undoubtedly be an asset to our community.