Join Paul Ward this week as he delves into the heartwarming story of Nate's Place, a sanctuary for healing and recovery in Oxnard, CA. In this enlightening episode, Paul sits down with Heidi Allison and Larry Rhoades, the passionate founders behind this beacon of hope. Discover the profound inspiration behind Nate's Place, born from the journey of their son Nate, who battled addiction, illuminating their path towards creating a haven for others grappling with similar challenges. Through insightful discussions, Heidi and Larry unveil the holistic approach of Nate's Place, intertwining addiction recovery with vital mental health support. From empowering statistics on their participant outreach to their impactful community partnerships, explore the ripple effect of Nate's Place's compassionate mission. As they share their vision for the future and extend a call to action for support and collaboration, immerse yourself in a narrative of resilience, growth, and unwavering dedication to fostering healing and hope. Watch the full episode on Paul’s YouTube Channel Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!   What you’ll learn during this episode: 0:00 Welcome guests Heidi Allison and Larry Rhoades of Nate’s Place 0:29 What is Nate’s Place? 1:22 The history and inspiration of Nate’s Place 4:35 Heidi and Larry learned a lot about their son Nate after he passed 5:28 Nate had personal experience with addiction and recovery from a young age 6:11 Once the need for a facility was discovered, what was the next step in starting Nate’s Place? 9:15 Some staggering stats on overdose, how many “Participants” Nate’s Place has served since opening and how “Participants” begin with the center 11:37 Examples of activities that are available at Nate’s Place for participants to engage in 13:15 What happens when a participant reaches their goals and has been in recovery for awhile 15:09 Heidi shares some information about the Mental Health side of what Nate’s Place does 16:02 The stigma with Mental Health and how it affects all ages and occurs for multiple reasons 17:10 Nate’s Place partners with Ventura County Behavioral Health to visit schools for information talks and prevention groups 17:45 Find out what “Teen Intervene” is and what students are most likely to participate 19:06 Nate’s Place is an environment where participants are getting the help they need while being comforted and doing fun things.  20:35 The Board of Directors at Nate’s Place 21:18 The miraculous ways “doors keep opening” for Nate’s Place to succeed and grow 22:00 The plans for Nate’s Place in the future 23:15 How to get in touch with Nate’s Place and learn more 24:03 Other Nonprofits and organizations can reach out for potential collaboration and partnerships 24:22 ALL Donations are very much appreciated as Nate’s Place is a Nonprofit 24:27 The 1 Year Anniversary Event  25:30 A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, Opus Escrow   Related Episodes: Project Understanding: Unveiling Humanity Through Compassion, Hope and a Costume Reel Guppy Adventures: Nurturing Nature, Inspiring Youth Feral Cat Support: Paws & Effect; Navigating the World of Community Cats Nate’s Place: A Wellness & Recovery Center:3840 W. Channel Islands Blvd.Oxnard, CA 93035Telephone: (805) 628-2552E-mail: nateswellnesscenter@ gmail.com   Website: www.natesplacewellnesscenter.org Instagram:NatesPlaceOfficial   Facebook:Nate’s Place A Wellness & Recovery Center Contact Paul Ward:805-479-5004paul@homeandranchteam.comHave ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS ESCROW! Farm Talk with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor Opus Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures Farm Talk can provide listeners with the best possible episodes.