SHELBY — Kimberly Mosler has experienced the grip of addiction first-hand.
Near the end of her time in nursing school, she said her addiction was “at its peak” — leaving Mosler unable to walk the stage at graduation.
During a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Mosler, founder of Ignited, said she’s a living, breathing testimony of what God can do in someone’s life and that recovery from addiction is possible.
“I personally endured the trenches of addiction,” she said. “I have seven years in recovery myself.”
Ignited is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which exists to spark hope in the lives of women struggling with addiction or battling life-control problems.
The organization works with Ohio Recovery Housing — an alliance for individuals and organizations operating quality recovery housing in Ohio —to help women on their journey towards recovery.
A faith-based organization, Ignited unveiled its new ORH-certified home Monday afternoon in Shelby at 19 W. Whitney Ave.
“This housing is going to provide women a safe place to heal and grow and experience transformation in their lives,” Mosler said.
“We just want to spark hope in the lives of women and let them know that there is hope and healing is possible.”
‘It’s a place where they can feel at home’
Ignited offers a holistic approach which “aids in the restoration of an individual spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically.”
The West Whitney Avenue home provides room for six women to heal in a safe environment, while still receiving counseling and mentoring, attending meetings and going to church as they continue to develop healthy life and coping skills.
Mosler said it was important to create an environment where women “can feel at home.”
“Recovery is part of a healing process and a lot of the root problems with addiction or a mental illness is trauma,” she said.
“You want to place women in a place where they can receive the time and the healing and a supportive environment for them to achieve long-lasting sobriety and recovery.”
Mayor Steve Schag said the City of Shelby is excited to become a part of Ignited’s support network.
“We truly believe that this place will be a place where young ladies can come and they’ll find truth … unconditional love and transformational healing,” Schag said.
Ignited ‘takes a village’ says Mosler
Ignited collaborates with local organizations and agencies — including Redemption Recovery, Catalyst Life Services and Avita Health System — to ensure women receive the care they need.
“It takes a village to do something like this and you can see that the community is super invested in their lives,” she said. “We’re just excited for the testimonies to come forth from this place.”
Ignited does not accept insurance, so community, organization and agency partnerships are something it values.
The non-profit organization partners with Starfish Project of Richland County to help cover costs for women who can’t afford housing. Ignited also works with local churches and organizations to create scholarships for women.
“We invite our women to come invited and leave ignited,” Mosler said. “We just want to wrap our arms around them and love them.”
Ignited is currently accepting applications for its waiting list. Click here for more information or call 419-512-9744.
(Photos of Monday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ignited’s new ORH-certified home in Shelby.)
