— Creating Safety and Serving Hope —
Alea's House Inc. is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing women recovering from substance use disorders with safe, stable housing and comprehensive recovery support. Through nutritious meals, therapy services, life-skills training, and practical reintegration tools, Alea's House fosters a nurturing environment where women can heal, transform, and reclaim their lives. All services will be provided at no cost to the women we serve, made possible through the generosity of donors, grants, and community support.
Our Mission
Where We Are Now
Alea's House has been officially established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are currently in Phase One — raising the startup funding needed to secure our first residence and launch our full program.
Nonprofit Established
Alea's House Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, ready to receive tax-deductible donations and grants.
Raising Startup Funds
We are actively fundraising to secure our first home — a safe, women-centered recovery residence in the Long Beach area.
Building Our Team & Partnerships
Our leadership team is in place and we are forming key partnerships with therapists, recovery coaches, and community providers.
With your support, we will open our doors and begin changing lives.
How You Can Help
There are meaningful ways to support Alea's House as we work to open our first residence and serve women in recovery.
Donate
Every dollar brings us closer to opening our doors. Your gift helps fund our first residence, programming, and essential services for women in recovery.
Introduce a Funder
Know a foundation, major donor, or community partner who shares our mission? A warm introduction could change everything.
Contact Us
Have questions, want to volunteer, or explore other ways to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To create a safe, loving community where women recovering from substance use disorders can heal deeply, sustain lasting sobriety, and rediscover their strength, purpose, and power.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every woman burdened by addiction finds a safe place to land, heal, and transform. Alea's House exists to break cycles, restore hope, and rebuild lives—one woman, one home, and one healed heart at a time.
By meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, we create the conditions for lasting transformation and empowered reintegration into life.
Our Leadership Team
Jenifer Wines, CADC II, ICADC, PRSS
Executive Director
A highly credentialed Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II, ICADC, PRSS) with over 17 years of dedicated experience. Jenifer's profound personal journey through addiction and sustained sobriety is the powerful catalyst for her lifelong mission: to guide women toward deep healing, lasting recovery, and renewed purpose.
Rebecca Rabenn, BSN, RN, SCRN
Program Director
With two decades of invaluable experience in critical care nursing and stroke program leadership, Rebecca (BSN, RN, SCRN) passionately advocates for a holistic path to true recovery. Her philosophy centers on nurturing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—with functional medicine and precise nutritional support as integral components for comprehensive well-being.
Cara Lindsey, MS
Board Member
A dedicated social worker with over 25 years of profound experience supporting individuals with disabilities, Cara (MS) brings a compassionate heart to our board. Her unwavering commitment is deeply inspired by her sister Alea's story, driving her to build the robust and nurturing support system that Alea tragically never received.
More Than Just a Roof—A Complete Refuge
Safe Housing
Stable and secure living space where women can begin their healing journey in a protected environment.
Therapy Support
Individual and group sessions designed to address trauma, build resilience, and foster emotional healing.
Recovery Coaching
Peer support from those who understand the journey, providing guidance and encouragement every step of the way.
Wellness Programming
Comprehensive nutrition, exercise, and health assessments to restore physical well-being and vitality.
Life Skills Training
Develop essential skills for independent living, from financial literacy to job readiness and daily life management.
Recovery Capital
Building strength across 12 domains of recovery to create a foundation for lasting transformation.
Faith-Based Practices
Nurturing spirituality and inner peace as a cornerstone of holistic healing and personal growth.
Each guest's stay is anticipated to last anywhere from six months to two years, providing the time needed for deep, sustainable transformation.
Life at Alea's House
Every day at Alea's House is thoughtfully structured to balance healing, growth, and community — creating rhythm and purpose in recovery.
A Typical Day
  • 6:30 am — Wake up, morning meditation & reflection
  • 8:00 am — Breakfast & morning stretch
  • 9:00 am — Group therapy
  • 11:00 am — Life skills workshop
  • 1:00 pm — Individual recovery work
  • 4:00 pm — Art, yoga, or creative time
  • 5:30 pm — Communal dinner
  • 7:30 pm — 12-step meeting
  • 10:00 pm — Lights out
Beyond Alea's House
Stable Employment & Financial Foundations
Secure Independent Housing
Holistic Well-Being & Ongoing Support Network
Our Vision for the Future
We envision a holistic sanctuary with animal therapy, gardens, fitness spaces, and reliable community transport — nurturing healing of body, mind, and spirit.
The Inspiration: Alea Taylor Phillips
More than half of these beautiful women have overdosed or committed suicide. Alea's House is built on heartbreak—the overdose loss of Alea Taylor Phillips—and on the belief that every woman burdened with addiction can rise again.
Donation Disclosure
Donations to Alea's House Inc. are voluntary charitable contributions that support our nonprofit mission. Alea's House Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 39-4236515. No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations.
Questions? Contact us at info@aleashouse.org
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