Worrel's Haven

Mission & Vision

Founded in 2019, Worrel's Haven is a women-only sober living home in Shawnee that proudly serves all of Oklahoma. Currently, we operate a 7-bed facility where women with substance abuse issues can live in safety and stability while they seek treatment and work on getting back on their feet.

Our stated Mission is building foundations for lasting sobriety through structure and community connection. To do this, we provide a structured living environment where residents can heal and progress in recovery. Because we believe in structured support, lasting change and connected lives. We also help residents in need find local resources within the community:

Outpatient Rehab Programs
12-Step Meetings
Mental Health Services
Domestic Violence Victim's Assistance
Local Employers
Clothing Charities
Food Banks
Parenting Classes
Basic Life Skills
Financial Literacy
GED/Continuing Education

What is Sober Living?

Recovery from Substance Use Disorder is hard enough under the best of circumstances. It is even more difficult in potentially-harmful environments disrupted by peer/partner drinking and drug use, domestic violence, economic hardship, and a general lack of support.

For example:

Toxic relationships are one of the main contributing factors behind substance use.
People with friends who drink are twice as likely to drink themselves.
Women are more likely than men to live in poverty.
Female victims of abuse are 9 times more likely to use drugs and 15 times more likely to abuse alcohol.

At Worrel's Haven, we address those issues by creating a safe and substance-free home environment where women can focus on their progress in recovery. Free of unnecessary drama and distraction, they are free to seek out those services and participate in those programs that allow them to heal - physically, mentally, and spiritually.

While Worrel's Haven is not an addiction treatment center, we do support your journey by connecting you with the local providers and programs that help you move forward in recovery.

Best of all, we give you the structure and personal accountability that you often lacked during active addiction. This allows you to achieve stability, improved self-confidence, and greater independence. As you progress in recovery, you earn more privileges.

You will not be alone. In addition to your housemates, who are also your peers in recovery, you will also have a female Mentor who will help you find your way forward. The ultimate goal is to have you once again ready to stand on your own, sober, strong, and successful.

Meet Our Team

Rachael Cole

CEO

Rachael Cole is the founder and Executive Director for Worrel’s Haven. This mission is personal to her. In long-term recovery herself, she is dedicated to building a home like she once needed. She aims to continue to provide a home where women can grow and find sobriety. Outside of her work, Rachael is a proud mom raising a daughter and son, striving to be the best example she can be for them in sobriety.

Tina Lowery

Chairman

For nearly 20 years, Tina has been actively helping people and changing lives as part of the Leadership team at the Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency, a local nonprofit. ...She also is an award-winning and well-known professional in the State's transportation industry. Tina is currently the Director of the Central Oklahoma Transit system, which meets the transportation needs for the residents of Pottawatomie and Seminole Counties.

Jennifer Wilson

Secretary

Jennifer has volunteered in many capacities helping serve the community and also sitting on various boards ...in different roles. Jennifer has worked as a leader, mentor, and guidance specialist and often relies on her personal experiences in the hope that she can help people get to a place where they can live their best life. Jennifer says, "I know the darkness I went through and I wouldn't have gotten through without the support I had. I hope to be able to provide that for others going through their own struggles and show them they can get through this, whatever their 'this' is."

Misty Moss

Treasurer

Misty has lived in Shawnee for eight years with her husband of 23 years and her four children and her newest .... addition a grandchild. Misty has a strong work ethic and once she is committed she gives 110% all the time. Misty is a kind, caring and generous person who enjoys helping people and seeing others succeed. For the last couple of years she has found her passion in volunteering with different organizations. Misty also works for South Central Industries.

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