Elmhurst Naomi's Nest

Elmhurst Home’s Naomi’s Nest offers residential treatment for women with substance use and mental health concerns in Highland Park, just north of Detroit. Elmhurst Home, Inc. is a non-profit organization and strives to make treatment accessible for all, so no one is turned away for lack of insurance or ability to pay. The 23 Hamilton and 39 Puritan bus lines stop minutes from the building, providing access to much of Detroit. Parking is available at the building, with Woodward Ave, Aretha Franklin Memorial Highway, Davison Freeway, and I-75 all close by.

Treatment Methods

Naomi’s Nest, named after Elmhurst Home co-founder Naomi Oden, offers a wide variety of life skills training, including computer training, literacy, social skills, and parenting classes. Clients also learn through psychoeducation, relapse prevention strategies, and anger management classes. Additionally, residents participate in cognitive behavioral therapy and drama therapy, using role play to help facilitate healthy change. Naomi’s Nest offers weekly individual sessions and group therapy sessions, which include on or off site 12-Step meetings. Clients participate in yoga classes as part of a holistic approach. Naomi’s Nest offers community service and work therapy, including urban farming.

Elmhurst Home seeks to help clients achieve long term recovery and flourishing, offering mental health referrals and employment or housing assistance. Naomi’s Nest also offers rehabilitation and crime prevention, with GED courses, pre-release job training, material aid, and spiritual guidance available.