The Edna House for Women

About The Edna House for Women

Founded in 2004, the Edna House in Cleveland, Ohio, is a nonprofit sober living house for women. Focused on simplicity and structured daily life, they’re dedicated to helping women reclaim their dignity and self respect.

With teachings rooted in the 12 step program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), they believe that all women deserve treatment regardless of their ability to pay. At Edna House you stay until you’re healed. There’s no maximum length of stay or number of times women can reenter their program.

Phases of Treatment

Phase One of treatment lasts three months and is dedicated to communal living. With six daily group sessions and nightly 12 step meetings, women dedicate themselves entirely to recovery. GED courses are offered for those who need them.

Visitations are allowed after two weeks in the program. Phase Two is also three months in length, characterised by in house job training and employment assistance. During this time you’ll be in a private room, participating in six AA meetings per week. Phase Three transitions to off site housing and the opportunity to be a part of their alumni program.

Alumnae Support

At close to 300 members, their alumnae association is made up of women who have successfully completed at least six months in residential treatment. Through volunteer work and peer support, they strive to create a community of lifelong sisterhood by giving freely what was given to them.

The group offers their time with a strong belief in recovery, new beginnings, and second chances. They meet monthly to discuss projects and upcoming events.

Latest Reviews

E. rainspirit

1 year ago on Google

I do groups at Edna House and absolutely luv it there! I have told the women several times I m moving in just not as a client (yet, right?) these women support one another and are somehow able to put differences aside, plus it always floors me that everytime I walk in that kitchen is spotless!

Lyndsay Moore

1 year ago on Google

The Edna House for Women is the best! It is a safe place to heal and to grow while living in a supportive and structured environment. The recent renovations have turned an already very special home into a beautiful place to live while beginning a new life in sobriety. They offer all of this without requiring money or having health insurance to get into the program. This house saves lives!!!

Kenneth Thorpe

2 years ago on Google

My fianc went through Edna 4 1/2 yrs. ago and she is doing amazing! We just bought a horse together. We periodically drop food and drinks off to the girls. Keep up the great work ladies!

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Accepted Insurance

The Edna House for Women works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Kaiser Permanente

HCSC

Bright Health

Wellmark

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient rehabs offer robust wraparound care for clients who are stepping down from intensive inpatient care, with many facilities providing multiple levels of care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), sober living/halfway housing, and standard outpatient programming. Clients may also elect to enroll in outpatient care immediately after completing inpatient detox. Those who are at lower risk of withdrawal complications may also choose to receive ambulatory medical detox from an outpatient facility. Outpatient programs typically involve addiction counseling, recovery education, and/or medication assisted treatment (MAT). Holistic therapies, such as art and music therapy, are commonly available.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are designed for clients who need frequent, high-level care but do not require, or choose to forgo, inpatient treatment. Most intensive outpatient rehabs offer a minimum of nine hours of treatment weekly, though clients may receive up to 20 hours of care as needed. These programs typically combine various treatment modalities, including individual, group, and family counseling, medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction and recovery education, and evidence-based complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and massage.

12-Step

Many treatment centers base their recovery models on the 12 step programming standard, which combines intensive peer support with spiritual, psychological, and emotional growth. Participants in 12 step recovery programs are expected to regularly attend group meetings, which are free, anonymous, peer-led, and open to the public. They are also required to select a sponsor to guide them through the recovery journey. These programs deploy spiritual principles to foster participants' self-understanding, forgiveness, acceptance, and accountability.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Medically Assisted Detox

Medical detox involves clearing your body of drugs and/or alcohol under the 24/7 care of licensed medical professionals. If you've become dependent on alcohol or drugs (like benzodiazepines or opioids), quitting abruptly can have uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects. The purpose of medically assisted detox is to keep you as safe and comfortable as possible during this process. Medications like Suboxone or Vivitrol may be provided if necessary to mitigate any withdrawal symptoms.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Amenities

Residential Setting
Private Rooms

Staff

Erin Becker

Co-Founder/Chairman, BOD

Jenn Lasky

Executive Director

Sarah Murphy

Assistant Director

Karla Seese, MSW, LSW, CDCA

Trauma Counselor

Vicki Rickels

Program Administrator

Bonnie Schmidt

Resident Recovery Manager

Janet Duchoslav

Operations Coordinator

Contact Information

(216) 281-7751

Website

2007 W 65th St
Cleveland, OH 44102

Get Help Now - 216-400-9839

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Reviews of The Edna House for Women

4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Google Reviews

4.6 (41 reviews)

faith sturtevant

3 weeks ago

The Edna House taught me how to LIVE sober. I will be forever grateful 💛💜💛💜

1 year ago

I do groups at Edna House and absolutely luv it there! I have told the women several times I’m moving in just not as a client (yet, right?) these women support one another and are somehow able to put differences aside, plus it always floors me that everytime I walk in that kitchen is spotless!

2 years ago

My fiancé went through Edna 4 1/2 yrs. ago and she is doing amazing! We just bought a horse together. We periodically drop food and drinks off to the girls. Keep up the great work ladies!

Kelly Moran

Edna helped save my life. I am a sober woman of honor and dignity because of the things I learned from the woman who come there, the woman who run it and the woman who live there. I am forever grateful for the Edna House.

Kristie Kingery

Niki

Saves lives!! Amazing place!! No need for insurance, just a desire to get sober!

Holly Cline

Rude and disrespectful environment don’t waste your time

Ali Navarro

I've never been through their program, but I stopped by Edna's House today and WOW!🤩✨🏡✨ This sober living home is gorgeous! And the staff that I met are wonderful and helpful. Many ladies at the home have come from all over the country to heal here 🙏🤗 I will recommend this place to future clients that need help. In order to come live here, you only need to call. 📞Call and they will do an interview/assessment and let you know if there is space available. The living facility is a "3 Phase" program. Phase 1 can house 25 women. Phase 2 can house 25 women. Phase 3 (in a separate building) can house 10 women. Phase 1 of the program is 90 days, and women cannot have a job; they must focus on themselves. But food and everything is provided 👍🏼 Phase 2 of the program, women must start work, but food and everything is still provided. There is NO MAX time that you can be here, too. The building is beautiful and looks newly renovated with a beautiful updated kitchen. There's even a courtyard with picnic tables outside.

Denise Litton

3 years ago

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Colleen Perigny

4 years ago

The recidisivm rate there is off the charts. Favoritism is in full swing. There is no time to be by yourself, it's loud and disorganized.

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