Executive Director’s Thanksgiving Message
The year 2020 has been like no other in my recent memory. So many of us have lost our loved ones this year, some have lost jobs, incomes, and homes. […]
Author: Yaisa Hagood
Women’s Empowerment In Difficult Times
Finding empowerment in difficult times is one of the best skills you can ever develop. Millions of women right now are feeling totally helpless. They’re drowning in responsibility at work, […]
Substance Use Addiction and the Impact of COVID-19
According to a recent study, people with substance use disorders may be more likely to become infected and die of COVID-19 because drug use weakens the immune system, inhibiting a person’s ability […]
Don’t Let Mental Illness Define You As a Woman
Womanhood means being everything to everyone while trying to figure out who you are and what makes you happy. We are seen as the pillar of the family, the source […]
2020 Virtual Graduation Cermony
Earlier this week, Southside Center of Hope held its 4th program graduation ceremony to honor 20 women who’ve completed the program. This year, the ceremony was held virtually on Facebook Live. […]
10 Ways To Stay Sober at Home During COVID-19
All of the extra pressure, uncertainty, and free-time that has become part of the COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately made maintaining recovery more difficult for many women. It seems like social […]
Cora’s Essay: Why I Am Ready To Leave Southside Center of Hope
When residents prepare to complete phase three of our program and leave Southside Center of Hope they are asked to write a short essay sharing their experience and why they […]
Recovery From Divorce
Divorce. It’s not something you ever intend to hear, think, or experience. However, here you are, thinking it will never happen to you but it has. You took your vows seriously and you were […]
The Power of Recovery: Sherry’s Story
It was Mother’s Day of 1992 when Sherry decided she was ready for recovery. At this point, she had been struggling with her addiction for several years and it had […]
Sister Carlotta Retires After 13 Years Of Service
On June 30, 2020, We celebrated Sister Carlotta’s retirement from Southside Center of Hope. Over the last 13 years, Sister Carlotta has impacted dozens of women and helped them on their recovery journey by providing counseling and facilitating anger management […]