TRUCKEE, Calif. — Crow’s Nest Ranch is expanding its recovery services with the launch of its first women’s sober living home, scheduled to open July 1 at a confidential location in Truckee. The new facility marks a significant step in addressing a longstanding gap in addiction recovery support for women.

“This has been a goal since we opened,” Executive Director Jordan Brandt said. “Nationwide, there’s a lot less support for women in recovery than there is for men, and I fully acknowledge that.”

Founded and initially operated by Brandt alone, Crow’s Nest Ranch has steadily grown, allowing the organization to realize its longtime goal of a women-specific program. The new house will be co-managed by Brandt’s wife and co-founder, Brionna Miner, and supported by an all-female staff trained in trauma-informed care.

“We’re focusing on women for women, by women,” Brandt said. “We finally have that capability.”

Brandt emphasized the importance of a gender-specific approach, noting that many women in recovery are also processing trauma, often linked to past relationships with men. “Addiction is a symptom of deeper psychological issues,” he said. “It’s very therapeutic when women can relate and build that strong sense of community together.”

To protect the safety and privacy of residents, the house’s exact location is being kept confidential. “The reason we keep that tight to our chest is for the safety and sanctity of those in our care,” Brandt said. “They need that baseline structure of knowing they feel normal—and that starts with anonymity.”

The home will house up to six women, offering a mix of private and shared rooms. Brandt said the organization has intentionally avoided overcrowding. “We won’t triple or quadruple beds. It’s just unethical,” he said. “We’ve designed the space to be comfortable and respectful of privacy, which is crucial for recovery.”

Residents are expected to participate in outpatient services while living at the house. The cost of living includes all essentials, such as utilities, groceries, gym access, internet, and house maintenance. “There are no hidden fees,” Brandt said.

Fees operate on a sliding scale based on a resident’s income, not their family’s. Crow’s Nest Ranch also works with private insurance and will begin accepting Medi-Cal reimbursements through county partnerships starting in July. “We’re doing our due diligence to offer as much legitimate support locally as possible,” Brandt said.

Length of stay is flexible, ranging from 30 days to more than a year, depending on the needs and progress of each resident. “Long-term recovery provides the best chance to reenter society with stability,” Brandt said. “We’re here to support that process as long as someone needs.”

While the new house represents a major milestone, Brandt sees it as part of a broader, community-based mission. “We’re not trying to change the world,” he said. “We’re trying to change the very real reality of our community—to let people recover in their own backyard without needing to go somewhere else. The more you recover out loud, the more likely someone else will see that and possibly save their own life.”

Crow’s Nest Ranch is currently accepting applications for the women’s house. More information is available at http://www.crowsnestranch.org.