Wayside Recovery

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

Women's Equality Day, observed each year on August 26, commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which prohibited denying the right to vote on the basis of s*x.

It's also an opportunity to remember that this milestone did not secure voting rights for all women equally. While the amendment expanded voting access for many white women, discriminatory laws and practices - including poll taxes, literacy tests, intimidation, and other barriers - continued to disenfranchise many Black, Indigenous, Asian American, Latina, and other women of color for decades.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 marked a critical step forward by prohibiting many discriminatory voting practices and authorizing federal oversight of jurisdictions with histories of voter suppression, helping make the promise of voting rights more meaningful for millions of Americans.

Women's Equality Day is both a celebration of progress and a reminder that expanding and protecting access to the ballot has been, and continues to be, an ongoing effort.

08/25/2026

It’s hard to believe school is just around the corner, but our families are ready! 🎒📚

Our Back-to-School Bash was filled with food, fun, and lots of creativity as the kids got to customize their very own backpacks to show their “truest” selves! 💜

A huge THANK YOU to Greater Twin Cities United Way for providing the school supplies and backpacks and helping our families start the school year off on the right foot! We’re so grateful for your support. 🚌✏️✨

08/24/2026

Immediate & Walk In Availability at Wayside Recovery!

Wayside Recovery currently has immediate openings in our programs for women seeking recovery from substance use disorders & walk in availability at our St. Louis Park location!

We provide compassionate, trauma-informed care designed specifically for women. Our programs help individuals build stability, strengthen recovery, and create a path toward a healthier future.
✨ Safe and supportive environment
✨ Experienced and caring staff
✨ Programs designed for women and mothers

Don’t wait to get the help you deserve.
📞 Contact our Intake Team at [email protected] or 651-242-5540 to learn more or begin the intake process.
🔗 Or go to our website and click Get Started for yourself or your client: www.waysiderecovery.org

Please share this post to help us reach someone who may need support this week. 💜

08/22/2026

Don’t miss Wayside Recovery’s Open House on September 16 from 2–5 PM! 💜

Come tour, connect, and see what’s new at our Women’s Treatment Center!

👉 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wayside-recovery-womens-treatment-center-open-house-tickets-1992837153572?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

08/21/2026

Today 🌟✨⚡️🌷💐🌻🍲

08/21/2026

Are you overdose aware? Take August to learn the signs and what you can do to save a life. If you can access naloxone/narcan, now's the time to pick it up! See https://www.overdoseday.com/overdose-basics/ for more info.

08/19/2026

🌿 Retreat to Wayside — where nature awaits and healing begins. 💚

Sometimes, healing starts with simply finding a place to breathe, slow down, and reconnect with yourself.

Located on Wolfe Park and next to the beautiful Bass Lake Reserve, our women’s residential treatment facility is surrounded by nature’s beauty. From peaceful outdoor spaces to the calming presence of the natural world, Wayside offers an environment where you can step away from the noise and focus on what matters most: your healing and your future.

🌱 Find serenity.
🌊 Find calm.
💚 Find hope.
✨ Find your way forward at Wayside.

Your healing journey starts here.

08/17/2026

💙 You could save each other’s lives.
Walk In's Available in St. Louis Park Mon-Thurs 8AM-1PM

Recovery doesn’t have to be a journey you take alone. If you and your friends are struggling, take the step together. Be the person who says, “Let’s get help.” Be the friend who doesn’t give up. Be the reason someone chooses another day.

Wayside Recovery has availability for you and your friends. Take that first step toward recovery together, support one another through the hard days, and build a life you never thought was possible.

🌱 Don’t wait for tomorrow. Start Today. Together.

08/15/2026

Take a moment to pause your scrolling. 💙

Let's practice the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique together:
👀 5 things you can see
✋ 4 things you can touch
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

Grounding techniques like this can help bring you back to the present moment, reduce stress, and create a sense of calm.

But don't stop there! Today is National Relaxation Day. Take a few extra moments to care for yourself. Whether it's stepping outside, taking a few deep breaths, stretching, listening to your favorite music, or simply giving yourself permission to rest, small moments of relaxation can make a meaningful difference.

Recovery isn't just about overcoming challenges - it's also about creating space for peace, balance, and healing. 💜