Eagle’s Healing Nest in Sauk Centre offers a unique environment for veterans who need help and healing. There are a wide variety of activities and programs available for veterans to choose from. One of the programs which has been in place for the past two years is an addiction counseling program run by treatment director Tammy Morales, called Healing Grace.
Healing Grace experienced a large influx of clients during summer 2023.
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