Shiloh Acres Refuge Inc.
SUD Counseling and Clinical SUD Evaluations.
Women’s Transitional Housing (Coming Soon)
Equine Assisted Therapy (Coming Soon)
OUR FOUNDERS
Shiloh Acres Refuge was born from a shared calling in the hearts of Richard and Rebecca Hockaday. With decades of combined experience in healthcare, counseling, and addiction recovery, they have witnessed both the deep pain addiction brings and the hope of healing and restoration.
Their understanding is not only professional, it is personal. Through walking alongside two of their own sons in the struggle with addiction, they have known the heartbreak, the prayers, and the perseverance that many families quietly carry. That journey deepened their compassion and strengthened their desire to create a place of genuine hope.
What began as a commitment to serve others grew into a vision to open their property as a Christ-centered refuge, a peaceful haven where women can step away from chaos, encounter God’s love, and begin again. Because they know this journey from both sides, Richard and Rebecca carry a heartfelt empathy for every woman who walks through their doors and for every family praying for her restoration.
Horse Therapy for Drug Addiction
Equine-assisted psychotherapy can also be used to help those recovering from an alcohol or drug addiction. Horses are natural pack animals that pick up on the moods and feelings of other creatures around them. Because horses react to how you’re feeling, they provide a connection that differs from the human relationships established in individual or group therapy.
For example, horses rely on humans for their basic needs, such as grooming, food and shelter, which means they can easily be taken advantage of or abused. People may turn to horses for emotional support, recreation or relaxation while taking care of the basic needs of the animal. This creates a situation where trust is established on both sides, and the results can be psychologically rewarding.
By learning how to communicate with a horse, individuals can use equine therapy to raise self-awareness regarding negative thoughts about the self that may be contributing to substance abuse problems. Other benefits of equine therapy include:
- Learning impulse control through exercises requiring a high level of patience and concentration
- Gaining comprehensive social skills
- Improving problem-solving skills when presented with challenging endeavors
Our Services
Drug and Alcohol Evaluations
Individual Christ Centered Substance Abuse Counseling
Coming Soon: Women’s Transitional Housing and Equine Assisted Therapy.
