Pilot House



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The Founders of Pilot House believe that everyone who suffers from addiction deserves a chance to overcome their struggles and live fulfilling lives. We also recognize that rural communities in the United States are underserved in resources available to those who struggle with substances. Our goal is to open a MAT supportive women's home in San Antonio, and the Coastal Bend region's first transformative sober living home for women who have substance use disorders in Aransas Pass



Transformative
Sober Living



BEGINNING SUMMER 2024

Aransas Pass, Tx


Pilot House Inc. a 501c3 organization seeks funding to open sober-living homes in San Antonio and Aransas Pass, Texas. We hope to be able to house at least six residents at a time per house with an anticipated resident stay of 12 months. To differentiate us from the typical sober home we plan on offering a diverse range of sobriety support and life-skills building tools to our residents including: financial literacy coaching, monthly sessions with a psychologist, job placement assistance, mindfulness meditation based recovery meetings, access to gym and yoga studio, and regular sailing lessons, as well as occasional group trips to expose residents to experiences and opportunities that they otherwise would not have access to.


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Changing
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Changing Lives.



Pilot House owns and operates 2 cruising sailboats and several smaller craft out of the San Patricio Navigation District marina in Aransas Pass. Members of our programs have the opportunity to learn to sail, maintain, and race on our boats. We work extensively with the local sailing community to help our members build self-esteem, learn new skills, gain teamwork experience, and develop a sense of self-worth.





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William Gaskins, Director


William founded Pilot House in 2021 with the intention of transforming the way post-residential treatment is approached. He is a person in recovery, as well as holding a CPRC certification, NAMI certification, and is an alumni of UTSA. He is passionate about helping persons in early recovery realize their full potential, not just in sobriety but in life.


Rachel Wilkes, Art Therapy


Rachel specializes in artistic therapies like dance movement therapy for neurocognitively-damaged patients and stress management with color. In her recent research, Rachel assisted in a study on integrating the voices of San Antonio youth to bring about change in their local community resources. Rachel is also an accomplished multimedia artist who has showcased her works in galleries and exhibits across Texas and internationally. With Rachel's knowledge and expertise in art therapy, her contributions to Pilot House will positively impact and aid in the mission of recovery.


Temitayo "Tango" Akinfemi, Medical


Tango is a dedicated nursing care provider of Nigerian American descent, hailing from Brooklyn, New York. With nearly a decade of experience, Tango specializes in delivering exceptional mental healthcare services. It has been both an honor and a privilege for Tango to serve this vital population, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to excellence and compassionate care throughout their career.


Ted Cornwell III Esq., Sailing Activities Coordinator


Ted directs the instruction on, maintenance, and use of our small fleet of sailboats, after retiring from a long career in tax-exempt organizations law and affordable housing development and finance, including homes for special needs residents., he now contributes

time to his passion for sailing, messing about in boats, and teaching others to sail for therapy and fun.




Changing
Mindsets,
Changing Lives.





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1115 W. Mulberry Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78201