DANVILLE, Ky. — The Shepherd’s House in Danville has created a new recovery program for women to help get them back on their feet.

Olivia Eastham, program director for the organization, said she's leading by example.

“I'm in recovery myself. And so, really my goal is to show them like, 'Hey I'm just like you. I went through things just like you did and I got here and this is how I got here and this is how I stay,'” Eastham said.

Eastham helps keep the ladies accountable throughout the program by going to AA meetings, providing resources, housing and finding jobs. 

Eastham said as someone who struggled with heroin for 10 years, she's thankful to be in a position where she can now understand and help others.

“Being able to understand where they're at and what they're feeling. I feel like I'm able to help them more and I feel like we have this relationship, that's kind of special because they know that I know what they're going through,” Eastham said.

Cindy Ellsworth, Secretary for Boyle County Industrial Foundation, partnered with the Shepherd’s House to provide the housing and land for the program.

“Everybody feels awesome about it. It's a win win for everyone to see this property being used for something again to see it helping in people being able to come full cycle to come back into the community and to be working members of the community. It's awesome,” Ellsworth said.

Jessica Elliot was one of the first to participate in the program.

“I'm a recovering heroin addict. I actually, I was on heroin for six years,” Elliot said. 

Elliot has been off heroin for the last three years, and over the last two months Elliot has lived in this house with other women experiencing similar situations.

“I’m grateful, and it’ll help me get my children back. I've lost my children. In the meantime, it’ll put me back on my feet, and build back all relationships with my family, my friends, my kids,” Elliot said. 

Creating stability and living one day at a time, Elliot said she looks forward to rebuilding her new life.

“We only live once. And this is a great opportunity to get back on your feet. It helps resources, they basically give you the puzzle, but you gotta put it together. So this is a great opportunity to get your life back,” Elliott said.