NCCEH Certified
DHHS Licensed
NARR Accredited
Our Story And Values
Barracks to Beds in Mount Holly, North Carolina, is a residential care facility providing structured, sober independent living for veterans and adults in transition. Founded in June 2026 by people who have faced homelessness and instability, our mission is simple, offer a safe, fully furnished, substance-free home where residents can rebuild with dignity, support, and clear structure.
Grounded In Community Care
As a family-owned, Black-owned, female-owned organization, we combine lived experience with best practices and affiliations, including the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness, and NARR. Our veteran-centered, trauma-informed model blends sober living, independent living support, and community connection. We invite you to reach out, ask questions, and see if our homes fit your next step.
Who We Serve
We serve veterans and individuals transitioning from homelessness, treatment programs, reentry systems, and unstable housing, providing a safe, sober environment to help them rebuild their lives with dignity.
Guided Transitions
Smooth, compassionate intake processes designed to help individuals start over safely.
Healing Access
Vital connections to local professional counseling and trauma-informed wellness networks.
Veteran Focused
Specialized independent housing solutions designed with deep respect for veterans' experiences.
Continuous Guidance
On-site team members ensure constant resident safety and accountability monitoring.
Sober Living
A zero-tolerance, structured household promoting permanent recovery and resident safety.
Skills Workshops
Practical budget and life skills training to foster permanent long-term personal independence.
Dawn Nelson
CEO Managing Partner
Dawn leverages her personal lived experience with housing instability to deliver trauma-informed, veteran-centered care focused on rebuilding resident stability with dignity.
· Expert in daily sober-living operations.
· Certified in trauma-informed housing practices
Sherron Slater
COO Managing Partner
Sherron oversees daily facility structure and communications, guiding transitioning members through a judgment-free, supportive environment built on accountability.
· Managed community-focused housing initiatives.
· Specialist in resident transition outcomes.