The Next Door Recovery

Empowering Women for a Lifetime of Recovery

Many women in our community face the challenges of addiction, sometimes fighting in complete isolation, and other times surrounded by a strong support group. Since 2004, The Next Door Recovery, a dedicated nonprofit, has played a vital role in the fight against substance abuse. Having served over 17,000 women, the organization has been very important for positive change and hope. What began as a group called the “Wild Praying Women,” has evolved into a powerful mission to empower women to achieve lifelong recovery.

The Next Door Recovery is a gender specific treatment program that specializes in women and even offers services to women who are pregnant. A gender-specific program can be more beneficial because you are surrounded by professionals and peers who understand you. Women can carry trauma that is deeply personal and can only be understood by another woman, which is what makes The Next Door Recovery special. 

Once a woman decides to take the courageous leap and seek help, they can start with a confidential conversation to understand her specific needs, history and current situation. The team then creates the woman’s individualized plan focusing on not only recovery, but also mental health, trauma healing and life stability. For women who are pregnant, The Next Door Recovery offers support through thirty-eight weeks of gestation, with an in-house OBGYN and doula available on staff. In Nashville, they offer seventy-nine beds in their inpatient treatment and have capacity for forty-eight women in their outpatient programs. They do all of this in a faith-based environment to promote spiritual growth as well. 

If you think a loved one is in need of The Next Door Recovery’s service, Rachel Morris, Executive Director, and Amanda Dunlap, LPC-MHSP, Clinical Executive Director of The Next Door Recovery, shared that, “Often, families sense something is wrong before they can fully name the problem. You may notice withdrawal from family and friends, sudden mood changes, trouble at work, financial issues, neglecting responsibilities, unhealthy relationships, or repeated attempts to stop substance use without success.

The Next Door Recovery (TNDR) has served more than 17,000 women since 2004, and many of the women who come to us share these same warning signs. If substance use is creating chaos, pain or instability in someone’s life, it is time to reach out for support. The earlier support begins, the greater the opportunity for lasting recovery.” 

Recovery is a lifelong journey that requires ongoing commitment and support. It is not a quick fix, but with the right resources and a dedicated community, lasting healing is possible. Rachel Morris and Amanda Dunlap also shared that, “Once treatment is complete, the work of recovery continues through ongoing support such as outpatient counseling, peer communities, relapse prevention, case management support, family enrichment, spiritual development, housing support and mental health services. We take a holistic approach because lasting recovery requires helping women create healthy, meaningful, independent lives with restored relationships and renewed purpose.” 

Women who complete the program feel confident not only in themselves but also in their parenting skills and relationships with those around them. Many women even choose to come back and mentor women in the same situation they were once in. This in return builds the cycle for generational change. 

If you are moved by the impact that The Next Door Recovery is making on our community, Williamson County residents and businesses can help their work through financial partnerships, volunteering, offering job opportunities, donating supplies, sponsoring events or partnering to raise awareness. Rachel Morris and Amanda Dunlap say, “When a community invests in women’s recovery, families are restored, children gain stability, and the entire community becomes stronger.”

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To learn more about The Next Door Recovery, go to thenextdoorrecovery.org.