WRS Donations & Testimonials

Women's Residential Services Donations
Thank you for considering a donation to Women's Residential Services. Your generous gift will help bring hope, help and healing for 100 women and their children annually.

First steps into recovering from chemical dependency and mental health issues are difficult for many clients. At WRS we try to supply things that a client does not have, therefore removing worry and helping her focus on the challenging tasks ahead in her life. We rely heavily on donations to give clients the basic needs.
Valerie Mendralla Checks Out Clients Succeeding in Tobacco Cessation Program
Ways You Can Help
Following are some ways you can help. There is a consistent need throughout the year for the following: pads, tampons, gym shoes, socks, shoes, bras, underwear, pajamas, robes, comfortable pants- like yoga pants, slippers, laundry soap, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, winter jackets, and bathing suits Other items that would help clients in the program are: alarm clocks, calendars, organizers, binders, folders, paper, and pens/pencils. 

One-time donations being sought are:
  • Bean bag chairs,
  • Exercise videos/DVDs
  • Yoga mats
Donors also may support the tobacco cessation program with donations such as $25 gift cards, or provide support to the Behavior Modification/Contingency Management Program with new purses, clothing, notebooks or jewelry.

To make a donation, please call 847-377-7950 to make arrangements for it to be dropped off.

Testimonials
In Their Own Words
The following testimonials from former clients provide insight into how women have grown by participating in the addiction treatment program. Please read each one in its entirety to understand the journey for each woman.
  • Aimee M. Testimonial - "I will never forget where this journey of true recovery began, and it was with the roots that I planted in the Women’s Residential Services program."