Description

Our Vision

Many writers’ lives are threatened by the inability to quit alcoholic drinking, serious substance abuse, and process addictions. Too often writers and poets working alone at home, in a publisher’s cubicle, or in cabin retreat succumb to the deadly combination of isolation and addiction.

Our Mission:

Writers In Treatment helps men and women in the writing industry suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, and other self-destructive behaviors get treatment for their disease.  We produce free educational and cultural events that celebrate sobriety while reducing the stigma of addiction.

Our Vision:

Rebuilding one’s life need not be a solitary effort.  Our vision is to provide the treatment and support individuals need to take their first step toward recovery.

We believe it’s important for people in recovery (and for those on the cusp of recovery) to have entertaining and culturally stimulating events that inspire enthusiasm for living clean and sober.

About Us:

Writers In Treatment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization grounded in recovery and the arts.  W.I.T.’s primary purpose is to save lives by providing scholarships for treatment, as the best first-step solution for addiction.  We also offer referrals to local and national treatment providers.  Our program is funded by individual contributions and free, sponsored events.  (Tax ID# 26-3550390.)

Who can apply?

Adults over 18 who derive approximately 25% or more of their income from writing. Also women suffering from severe alcohol and drug addiction as part of the Jewelle Sturm Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Candidates can be single or married, with or without health insurance. Applicants must commit to residential or outpatient treatment and agree to participate in a relapse prevention program such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous , etc.

Writers must provide a written statement up to 750 words describing their addiction, its consequences and any previous or current treatment history.