Women's Program - Heartland Recovery

Walking Through Recovery | Mackenzie’s Story

Mackenzie from Keokuk, Iowa, had a terrifying wake-up call when she was rushed into emergency surgery, just 12 hours away from losing her life to a severe leg infection. Her addiction to Methamphetamine had almost ended her life. Knowing she needed a radical change, she took her mom’s advice and came to Heartland Recovery’s 12-month program. “I used to never be happy and I used to be a miserable person,” Mackenzie shares. “But God came in and He brought joy to my life, so I’ve pressed into Him.”

Are you ready to trade the chaos for true joy? If you or a young woman you love is running out of time and needs a safe place to heal, don’t wait for a medical emergency to force your hand.

Walking Through Recovery | Ashlynn’s Story

Exit Interview, Recovery, Women's Program

Ashlynn’s journey with addiction quietly escalated from teenage drinking into complete physical and emotional dependence, ultimately isolating her from life and family. Coming to Heartland hesitant and broken, she encountered Jesus, began deep healing, and learned that recovery was not just about sobriety but full surrender—“I came to Heartland for my parents, but I stayed for me.” Through worship, community, and committing fully to the process, her understanding of life was transformed, replacing temporary happiness with lasting purpose—“I didn’t know joy until I met Jesus.”

If you or someone you love is struggling, don’t walk alone—reach out, find a church or recovery community, and take the first step toward healing, freedom, and true joy today.

Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter

Men's Program, News, Women's Program

Thanks for your interest in Heartland Recovery! Below you’ll find our newsletter highlighting just a few of the activities and impactful moments in our fourth quarter as we closed out 2025. Click the newsletter pages to read for yourself, and share with someone to let them know more about our ministry to men, women, and youth.

Harmony of Healing Seminar

Addiction Information, Men's Program, News, Recovery, Women's Program

Our second annual Harmony of Healing seminar is designed to create a space for local organizations and church leaders to come together, share resources, and encourage one another in our shared mission of serving those in need.

If you have a desire to see men, women, and youth who have been caught up in addiction, incarceration, and other life challenges set free and find healing, join us for this collaborative event between Heartland Recovery Programs and other community leaders and organizations.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Heartland Community Church (located at 6434 Shelby Co. Rd. 150, Bethel, Missouri).

Watch for details on our Facebook event page, or call 573-633-5603 or click here to register. The event is free, but registration is required by April 15th.

Friendsgiving

Recovery, Women's Program

The Heartland Women’s Home has hosted a “Friendsgiving” for about ten years. This year was one for the books! Each resident was responsible for choosing two side dishes, making sure she had all the needed ingredients, and then making the dish. Much time went into thinking over old family favorites and combing cookbooks for ideas. All of the hard work did not disappoint! We had a beautiful layout of food. For some of our residents, this was their first time participating by contributing dishes. We kept our two ovens and two stove tops busy.

We tried something new this year: each resident could invite two ladies from outside the women’s home. Friends from our community and friends from other churches were invited. We had an incredible turnout. About 25 ladies gathered in the women’s home to share fellowship, friendship, and food. All of the effort showed.

Our ladies raved about how much fun they had. One thing that addiction frequently steals is healthy social gatherings; one of the focus points in our programs is to introduce residents to gatherings where, once again, they can learn to relate to others and, to copy a saying from Mr. Barton, “I can tell how much God loves me by seeing who He places around me.” Both hearts and bellies were full. If you came to our event, thank you for taking an evening to love on our ladies.

Happy Thanksgiving from Heartland Women’s Recovery Program residents and staff.

Heartland Recovery Programs FAQ

Men's Program, Women's Program

Here are answers to some of the questions we receive about admission into the Heartland Recovery programs for men and women. If you or someone you know is ready for change, give our Admissions office a call today and start the conversation! Phone 573-633-5606

Click here to download a PDF copy.