ABOUT | At Tuc's Place

Our Vision

Our vision is to see a world where recovery is accepted as a vital part of society. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to heal and grow, and that recovery from addiction and mental illness should be met with understanding and empathy. By creating recovery-friendly environments in every neighborhood, we strive to build a better life for all. At Tuc’s Place, we provide high-quality, safe, and affordable housing that fosters a sense of belonging and community, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Our Mission

Our mission for At Tuc's Place is simple: to support individuals in their journey to recovery and help them succeed in life. We know that recovery is not easy, but we believe in the strength and resilience of each person who comes through our doors. Our goal is to provide a stable, structured, and encouraging environment where individuals can heal from life's challenges, find hope, and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery. We are here to uplift and empower you, to remind you that you are not alone, and to help you become a positive and thriving member of society.

My Story

A Journey to At Tuc's Place

I have a son that developed mental illness when he was 18. I spent years trying to figure out how and why this happened. As he struggled, self-medicated, and went in and out of the justice system. I struggled trying to find help, hitting walls, feeling alone and frustrated. I wondered how if I as an educated women could not navigate the system a mentally ill addicted soul was supposed to on their own.

I educated myself, I did outreach on the streets, I didn’t take no, I would cry in a puddle on the ground and then pick myself up and keep going. I accepted that he would never get better, back to the same person, but stable in his current situation. I had to meet him where he was and accept that together. See he didn’t see his mental or addiction issues I did. He doesn’t see he can’t take care of himself; I do. He doesn’t realize if he didn’t have help, he would be dead or back in prison.

I’m a certified home care aid now, I still do outreach on the streets, I have a state accredited sober living home. I will be opening more homes as I believe the first step to healing and recovery is a safe place to live. I don’t hide my story anymore behind the same of mental illness. I have found my mission, and it is to help make a change in people’s lives one place to call home at a time.