Publications
The Power of Nate’s Place
As Nate Place celebrates its first anniversary, we reflect on the young lives that have been touched by and celebrating the one-year milestone. Please join us as people share their powerful stories of recovery and celebrate the impact we have had in the community.
Ojai Valley News – February 22, 2024
Co-Founder of Nate’s Place, Heidi Allison gives KCLU a tour of the programs and services that have helped Nate’s Place to be successful at connecting with young people. “In addition to our twenty plus activities, I believe the peer counseling we offer is what makes us instrumental changing lives.”
The Ventura County non-profit packing a punch in helping at-risk teens and young adults
NPR / KCLU – November 13, 2023
Nate’s Place Grand Opening: Serving Need in Ventura County
Parents of Nate Rhoades – Heidi Allison and Larry Rhodes have started a non-profit that will offer recovery and wellness services for Ventura County youth beginning next week. “Nate’s Place wouldn’t be for someone in the middle of an opioid addiction. This program will be after inpatient or detox services.” Nate’s Place will focus on serving at-risk teens and young adults ages 13-25 years.|
Nate’s Place Set for Grand Opening
Ventura County Star – February 23, 2023
Oxnard Wellness Center Will Honor Nordhoff High Grad Nate Rhoades
Ventura County Star – February 22, 2023
Nate’s Place Welcomes all for Grand Opening
Ventura County Star – February 19, 2023
West Ventura County Business Alliance recently welcomed Nate’s Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center as a new member! Nate’s Place’s mission is to deliver targeted programs, healthy replacement activities, and peer support and recovery coaching to teens and young adults (ages 13-25), to maintain sobriety and mental health in a safe, healthy manner.
Nate’s Place was founded in memory of Nate Rhoades, who sadly passed away at the age of 21 after a car accident on January 20, 2022.
Member Spotlight: Nate’s Place
West Ventura County Business Alliance – February 14, 2023
Ojai residents Heidi Allison and Larry Rhoades plan to continue their son Nate Rhoades’ work by opening a wellness center for youths struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. A Nordhoff High School graduate, Nate Rhoades died in January after a car crash in Oxnard. The 21-year-old was a certified fitness trainer who used his talents to help others.
The nonprofit his parents created in his name, Nate’s Place, will provide peer support recovery coaches, counseling, therapy and a place for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for teens and young adults ages 13 to 25.
Fundraiser set to support Oxnard wellness center in honor of Ojai graduate Nate Rhoades
Ventura County Star, August 7, 2022
Concert Benefiting Nate’s Place – Sept 25
Ojai Valley New, September 20th, 2022
2,200 tickets to fuel dream & legacy for Nate’s Place
Ojai Valley News, September 8th, 2022
Nate Rhoades’ spirit to inspire at Nate’s Place
Ojai Valley News, July 21, 2022
Honor Walk: In body & spirit, Nate Lives On
Ojai Valley News, January 28, 2022
UPDATE: Family and friends hold Honor Walk at hospital for 2019 Nordhoff grad Nathan Rhoades
Ojai Valley News, January 26, 2022
Videos
The Story of Nate’s Place
As we complete our third year, we wanted to share this updated video of Nate’s Place. The video includes new messages from Heidi Allison, co-founder; Peer Support Recovery Coaches, and some of the activities that were held at or for Nate’s Place youth. These services are only available through committed donors.
Nate’s Place Sept 2025 Video
A Legacy of Love
(Songs, Videos and Tik Toks dedicated to Nate Rhoades)
Over 100,000 people wait for organs in the U.S. and nearly 17 people die daily waiting for their lifesaving transplant. Even though they were in the midst of their grief, Nate Rhoades’ parents Heidi Allison and Larry Rhoades understood that Nate’s life could live on through others. Nate’s Place wants to share this moving video with others so they can have a glimpse of the life and love that Nate shared with the world.