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05/14/2026

We are hiring!

We are currently seeking qualified individuals for a Residential Advisor position. If interested please review and apply through the Indeed post below. Thank you!😀

Beacon Transitions

04/17/2026

Thursdays = deep clean day 🧼

It’s part of the rhythm around here — music on, sleeves rolled up, everyone jumping in to get the house back in shape.

Kitchens, floors, the spots that somehow get ignored all week… handled.

And yes — staff are in on it too.
No one’s above a sponge or a vacuum 😄

It’s not flashy, but it’s one of those things that makes everything else run better.

🧼🏠😄

03/25/2026

Getting your learner’s permit isn’t just a quick win — it’s a process 🚗💨

Studying.
Practicing.
Showing up for it more than once.
Pushing through the nerves and the “what if I mess this up.”

It’s one of those milestones that looks simple from the outside…
but takes real effort to get there.

And when you do — it’s not just about driving.
It’s about independence, confidence, and knowing you followed something through.

Big step. Well earned.

🚗💪

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03/20/2026

Chess has quietly become a thing around here ♟️

No big announcement.
Just boards coming out more often, games getting more competitive, and people starting to take it seriously.

It’s a solid mix of strategy, focus, and a little bit of trash talk when someone gets caught slipping.

Not a bad way to spend some downtime.

♟️🔥

03/19/2026

Resilience isn’t built all at once.
It’s built one hard thing at a time. 💪

Not overwhelming. Not all-or-nothing.
Just choosing something small each day that’s a little uncomfortable… and doing it anyway.

Making the call.
Starting the task.
Following through when you don’t feel like it.

That’s how confidence actually gets built — not by waiting to feel ready, but by proving to yourself that you can handle more than you thought.

One hard thing a day adds up.

💪🧠

03/12/2026

Around here, Huey and Remy take their roles very seriously… 🐾

Part-time greeters.
Full-time morale boosters.
Experts in convincing people to take a quick break and enjoy the moment.

Between the pets, the laughs, and the occasional dog interruption, they’ve become a pretty important part of the Beacon community.

Not the worst coworkers to have around.

🐶🐾

03/12/2026

Turns out miniature golf is a great place to practice a few important life skills ⛳😄

Patience.
Laughing at yourself.
Friendly competition.
And occasionally accepting that the windmill wins.

At Beacon, independence isn’t built only in serious moments.
Sometimes it’s built through shared experiences, getting out into the community, and enjoying time together.

Also… bragging rights may or may not still be under debate.

⛳🏌️‍♂️

03/03/2026

There’s something different about eating a meal you made yourself. 🍽️

Not just “I followed a recipe.”
But planned it. Shopped for it. Timed it. Cleaned up after it.
And then sat down knowing — I did that.

At Beacon, cooking isn’t about checking a box.
It’s about independence.
It’s about confidence.
It’s about taking pride in something real and tangible.

Because when you can feed yourself well,
you’re not just making dinner —
you’re building proof that you can run your own life.

And that hits different.

🍳🔥

02/19/2026

We’re excited to be part of the inaugural Minds of All Kinds Summit at Warren Wilson College on February 27th 🌄🧠

Amanda Hale, Executive Director of Beacon Transitions, will be co-presenting alongside Justin Messinger, Clinical Director at Intrepid Young Adults, for a breakout session titled:

“From Overwhelmed to Ownership: Helping Students Navigate Tools with Intention.”

Together, we’ll be diving into practical, applied executive function tools that help neurodivergent young adults move from feeling overwhelmed in college to taking meaningful ownership of their systems, supports, and success.

We’re grateful to collaborate with Intrepid Young Adults and Justin on a topic that matters deeply to both of our programs — supporting students in building independence with clarity and intention.

If you’re attending the Summit, we’d love to see you there!

02/13/2026

Game day done our way 🏈🎱😄

Some folks watch the Super Bowl on a couch… we watched it over a ripping game of pool and good vibes.
While the world tuned into the big game — and watched the Seahawks take it home 🏆 🙌 — we were over here calling shots, sinking balls, cracking jokes, and making the whole thing our own kind of celebration.

Because celebrations don’t have to look one specific way —
as long as it’s good company, good energy, and good fun.

Real talk + real laughs = the best kind of Sunday.

🏈🎱🔥