From a Place of Darkness to a Place of Hope
Still Waters Women’s Recovery Program Opens on Historic Jackson County Property
A property once known for pain and brokenness is now becoming a place of healing.
The Still Waters Women’s Recovery Program has officially opened on the former Dozier School for Boys campus in Jackson County—transforming a site with a troubled past into a haven of restoration, faith, and new beginnings.
“For years, this land carried a heavy history,” shared founder Cindra Raba. “We’ve had people come and pray over this property because there was real darkness here. But what was once used to destroy and imprison, God is now using to heal and restore.”
A New Beginning for Women Seeking Recovery
Still Waters exists to serve women facing life-dominating challenges—whether addiction, chronic homelessness, repeated incarceration, mental illness, or the aftermath of abuse. The program offers a structured, faith-based environment where women can find stability, healing, and hope.
Many of the leaders guiding the women have walked similar roads themselves.
“I was an abused wife for 17 years,” said Julie Jenkins, Director of Still Waters. “I’ve seen firsthand that recovery is possible. God planted this ministry in my heart, and many of our staff share that same story.”
A Yearlong Journey of Healing and Growth
The Still Waters program typically lasts one year and follows a daily schedule that emphasizes accountability, growth, and community. Mornings are focused on classes and recovery work, while afternoons include responsibilities that help build life skills and structure.
Currently, the program can house 15 women, but that number is expected to grow to more than 50 as renovations continue on additional buildings across the campus.
An Extension of the Chrome Ministry Vision
Still Waters is the women’s extension of Chrome, the men’s recovery ministry located just across the street. Chrome began with just four men and, within six months, reached capacity. Today, it serves 150 men, a powerful testament to the need for—and effectiveness of—faith-based recovery.
Seeing that same need among women made the expansion clear.
“We don’t turn anyone away,” Raba emphasized. “If someone needs help and wants to move forward with their life, we’ll walk with them.”
Looking Ahead: Transitional Housing and Long-Term Support
In addition to the residential recovery program, Still Waters is actively working toward offering transitional housing for women who complete the program—ensuring they have continued support as they re-enter independent living.
What was once a symbol of brokenness is now becoming a beacon of hope.
Still Waters stands as a reminder that no place—and no life—is beyond redemption.
See the story here: https://www.wjhg.com/video/2026/01/22/still-waters-womens-ministry-transforms-old-dozier-school-boys-into-recovery-haven/
