Vinland’s programs include behavioral health services with a focus on drug and alcohol treatment for adults with disabilities, vocational services and supportive housing.

Dain's Story “My life was in the gutter,” Dain said when asked about his life before coming to treatment at Vinland. “I had no life at all. I was missing work and missing my family. I was an isolated drinker.”

While driving home from a bar in March 2008, Dain was in a serious car accident. He was thrown through the windshield of his car, then hit his head on the steering wheel and back window as the car flipped. He was later told by police that the accident should have been fatal. The accident was a wake-up call for Dain that he needed to make important changes in his life. He made the decision to get help for his addiction and was admitted into Vinland’s residential chemical health program a little more than a month after the car accident.

“One thing that I really liked about Vinland were all of the outdoor activities,” Dain said. “There was the fishing trips and walking trails, and we also had groups outside.”

Dain had grown up enjoying outdoor activities such as fishing, but because of his addiction had stopped participating in the outdoor activities he loved. During his stay at Vinland, he was able to reconnect with his love of the outdoors.

“I was given back my love of fishing and walking in nature,” Dain said.

Dain found the staff at Vinland to be very respectful and helpful, and he appreciated the camaraderie among the residents.

In addition to learning about ways to stay sober, Dain learned how to deal with his brain injury. “I learned to slow down and take life as it comes.”

Today Dain is very active with Alcoholics Anonymous and the recovery community. He currently speaks at treatment centers three times a month (including Vinland), and is planning to start a new AA group geared towards people 25 years and younger who are leaving treatment.

“I think it’s important to help out other alcoholics,” Dain stated as his reason for wanting to start a new AA group.

How Your Donation Makes a Difference Every $1 spent on substance abuse treatment generates $18 in monetary benefit for society. Our programs enable people to become active members in their community. Gradutates of our programs have reduced medical and legal expenses and increased employment earnings.

Vinland relies on the generous support of individuals like you to sustain programs that empower people to rebuild their lives. Even a small donation can make a profound difference in someone’s life.