Formerly St. Martin de Porres House of Hope - A Supportive Community for Women in Recovery Since 1983
In-patient treatment is considered to be the most effective because it addresses the underlying issues that led to an individual’s drug and or alcohol problem. If one cannot afford in-patient treatment, […]
Practice complete abstinence. Don’t fool yourself into thinking you can moderate your alcohol or drug intake. It won’t workout in the long run. Abstinence is the state of completely going without […]
Don’t overestimate you control over your addiction. Everyone does at some point. Addiction is progressive, insidious, incurable, relentless, and fatal. You will NEVER have control over your addiction by yourself. […]
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Legacy Gala a huge success. More than 100 people turned out to honor the legacy of Sr. Therese O’Sullivan on September 29th at […]
Angelia, Hyde Park resident, formerly addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol and former client of St. Martin de Porres House of Hope. Angelia was 21 when she started snorting crack […]
Amanda A., Woodlawn resident, former heroin addict and client of St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, currently a substance abuse counselor at the organization. Amanda, substance abuse counselor at […]
Linda Williams is a mother of four children ages 28 to 42. She started drinking alcohol when she was a teen in order to interact with people. Williams became addicted […]
When Brenda K. first heard about St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, she quickly dismissed the thought of living there when she learned about the required commitment. “They told […]
In 1983, God connected me to an incredible business woman turned nun – the late Sister Connie Driscoll. Together, we opened the doors of St. Martin de Porres House of […]
We are excited to announce that for the first time in our organization’s history, we have a Program Director. Ethel Bass joined our team in July 2016. Ethel will work […]