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Art Heals
When Words Aren’t Enough, Art Steps In For many young people, the hardest part of a mental health struggle isn’t the feeling itself but finding the words for it. Anxiety, grief, and stress don’t always arrive neatly labeled; they show up as a knot in the chest, a fog that won’t lift, a frustration with…
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Nate’s Place Doesn’t Slow Down in the Summer
If anything, it speeds up! This season we’ve expanded our schedule with even more opportunities for teens and young adults to connect, grow, and have fun. From pickleball, swimming, hiking, and scavenger hunts to singing workshops, art sessions, and support groups, our participants are staying active and supported all summer long. As many of you know,…
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Serving Up Laughs and Smashes — Nate’s Place Pickleball Classic Fundraiser Scores Big!
Pickleball paddles, perfect weather, and a whole lot of heart that’s what 96 players (48 teams) brought to Moranda Park in Port Hueneme on Saturday, June 20th, and the result was one of the most fun afternoons the Nate’s Place community has ever seen. From beginners to seasoned pros, the courts were buzzing all day…
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Laughter, Community, and Recovery: Jest Improv Raises $1,500 for Nate’s Place
On May 23rd, the seats were full, the energy was electric, and the laughter was contagious. Jest Improv hosted a special show and silent auction fundraiser for Nate’s Place — and the Ventura community showed up in a big way, raising $1,500 to support peer recovery in our region. Jest Improv is a Ventura-based improv…
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Join Us: Upcoming Community Talk and Dinner
RSVP: [email protected] Phone: 805-682-2552 (Your RSVP helps us plan for the dinner.)
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Youth Recovery Center Needs to Raise $571,000 in Order to Receive Life Changing State Grant
Last week, Mina Wahab from KEYT visited Nate’s Place for National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Week and the announcement of the final step – to raise a community match of $571,000 in order to unlock a California State $5.71 million grant. Hear from one of our peer recovery coaches about Nate’s Place services and how…
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Nate’s Place Launches Community Match Campaign in Order to Receive a State Grant to Build New Recovery Campus
Nate’s Place has until December 31, 2026, to raise $571,000 National Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Week (March 16-20) Ventura County, CA — Nate’s Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center, a nonprofit serving youth and young adults across Ventura County, has been conditionally awarded a $5.71 million grant through the California Department of Health Care…
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Nate’s Place: A Space to Pay It Forward
(People Magazine Story) When 21-year-old Nate Rhoades died suddenly in a tragic car accident, his parents, Heidi and Larry, were faced with a loss no family should endure. Nate had fought hard to reclaim his life from addiction, achieving sobriety and dedicating himself to health, fitness, and helping others with their mental health/substance use struggles. Even…
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A Home for Healing: Help Nate’s Place Secure Its Future
This year marks a defining moment for Nate’s Place—one that will shape our ability to serve youth and young adults for decades to come. For the first time, we are taking a bold and meaningful step to secure our services long term by purchasing a permanent home in Oxnard. The identified 1.4+ acre property will do…
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Nate’s Place – A Leader in Changing the Conversation for Youth
(CBS/LA Story) For today’s teens and young adults, substances like kratom, CBD products, and nicotine vapes exist in a gray zone. They’re legal in many states. They’re sold openly. They’re marketed with words like natural, herbal, wellness, and stress relief. Legality does not mean it is harmless, but it does give the illusion of safety.…
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Personal Note from Co-Founder Heidi Allison
As it is National Grief Awareness Week, and the holidays can be particularly difficult for those grieving, I am sharing my own personal experience and what I’ve learned about grief since losing our only child, and dear son, Nate. Grief is such a complicated experience and I never thought I could survive the loss of…
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Nate’s Place Featured in the Pacific Coast Business Times
We are thrilled to share that Nate’s Place was featured in a recent op-ed by our founder, Heidi Allison, published in the Pacific Coast Business Times. The article highlights the vital role nonprofits play as Ventura County faces significant budget cuts, emphasizing the importance of community partnership and support. In her heartfelt piece, Heidi shares…
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3 Year Anniversary of Nate’s Passing
So thankful for Mesa in Ojai! Dan Parziale and their team invited Nate’s Place staff and Thacher school volunteers to plant a sycamore tree on the Mesa grounds in honor of Nate who passed away 3 years ago today on January 20, 2022 . We are thankful to Mesa for honoring Nate on this memorable…
