TRANSFORMATIONS CENTER FOR HEALING FACILITY OFFERS HELP FOR WOMEN SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER Writer / Braden Ochs Photographer / Ron Wise
Surgeons work to heal the body. Psychiatrists work to heal the mind. But how can someone’s life be healed from substance abuse? At Transformations Center for Healing, the staff ’s mission is to heal the lives of women who are suffering from substance use disorder. Transformations is a holistic, residential recovery center focused on healing the lives of women suffering from substance use.
and healing starts with Jesus Christ. “Drug and alcohol usage is a symptom of our brokenness and pain,” Giboney says. “It takes at least a year to get to the roots of any trauma or false beliefs, but it is a selfdiscovery journey that goes to the depths of your being and the essence of who you are.”
for her future. She knew she wanted to start a recovery center in Hamilton County.
After her recovery, Giboney received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work. In January of 2016 she searched online for information on how to start a nonprofit organization. She knew what her business model would be, but had to educate herself on all the various aspects Fourteen years ago, Giboney started her of operating a recovery center. Her family own recovery from heroin addiction. Her drug use escalated to heroin after graduating members were able to help her as much as they could, but Giboney had to continue to Noblesville High School, and ended when ask others for business and financial help. she spent time in Rockville Correctional Transformations was founded by Laci Facility. During her time in Rockville, she Giboney, who is passionate about changing gave her life to Jesus, and says she started to “I would ask anyone and everyone that lives affected by substance use. Giboney feel that God still had plans for her life. would listen to me,” Giboney says. “I got a works to impact women in Hamilton County lot of noes and I hit a lot of brick walls, but by getting to the root of why people use drugs After her experience in Rockville pretty quickly I met the people at White and alcohol. She believes any transformation Correctional Facility, Giboney had big hopes River Christian Church and they wanted in.” atNoblesville.com / MARCH 2020 / NOBLESVILLE MAGAZINE / 21
