Shepherd House is a residential substance abuse treatment program for women. Shepherd House is wheelchair accessible and smoke-free. Our six month program accommodates up to twenty women and provides a bridge between treatment and re-integration into community living, while learning to live drug and alcohol free. A resident of Shepherd House may be 18 years old or in her sixties. She may be Latino or Asian; African-American or Caucasian; heterosexual or lesbian. She may also be pregnant or have attendant health problems such as mental illness, a physical disability or a chronic disease. She may have legal issues or be court-ordered into treatment. She may be HIV positive or have AIDS. Aftercare is a focus of the Shepherd House Program. The Early Recovery Women's Group is held weekly for graduates of the 30 day program and covers any topics needed to continue stable growth.