The MY House Podcast Ep.73: Nicole Rosevear with True Care ServicesThe MY House Podcast Ep.73: Nicole Rosevear with True Care Services
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Isaac Smolden talks with True Care Services CEO Nicole Rosevear about running flexible, family‑style group homes and staying visible in the community. They touch on dignity, client involvement in events, and future plans for supported employment.
14:47•5 Nov 2026
Building a True Care Family: Group Homes, Dignity and Community Support
Episode Overview
- Flexible, non‑traditional hours can better support clients than strict nine‑to‑five schedules.
- Hiring staff who genuinely care creates a family atmosphere rather than a purely clinical one.
- Individualised support, even with 24/7 staffing, should protect dignity and give clients a say.
- Community events help clients feel valued and show they have something meaningful to contribute.
- Supported employment is a key future focus so clients who want to work can gain jobs and income.
“"We're a family. This isn't a group home. We're a True Care family."”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey and wider support needs in the community? This conversation between host Isaac Smolden and guest Nicole Rosevear offers a snapshot of what practical, everyday care can look like in Wasilla, Alaska. Nicole, co-owner and CEO of True Care Services, talks about building an agency that supports people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs through group homes and in‑home care.
Instead of sticking to a rigid Monday–Friday, nine‑to‑five schedule, her team works "when it's needed", matching support to real lives rather than office hours. A big focus of the chat is on creating genuine connection. Nicole explains that she wanted staff who "genuinely wanted to help the individuals we serve" and shares how clients themselves say, "We're a family. This isn't a group home.
We're a True Care family." You’ll hear how they individualise support, from 24/7 staffing that still protects dignity, to simple touches like offering TVs and headphones so clients feel at home rather than in an institution. The episode also touches on community visibility and partnership with MY House. Nicole describes taking clients to recovery walks and charity golf tournaments, and how much the clients enjoy giving back.
Isaac links this to the deeper sense of value people gain through meaningful roles and, eventually, employment. Looking ahead, Nicole’s goal for 2027 is to strengthen supported employment so more clients who say "I want a job" actually get the chance to work and earn. She’s honest about barriers, including businesses being nervous about job coaches, but remains focused on finding willing partners.
If you care about recovery, mental health, or disability support, this chat offers a grounded look at how one small agency is trying to treat people as family, not just clients. It might leave you asking: how could you help your own community show that kind of care?
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