Longtime Volunteer Holds Coat Drive
Antoinette Gonzales Kern has been a longtime volunteer of Southside Center of Hope (SSCOH) formally known as Saint Martin De Porres House of Hope. “I will always know it as […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Why Self-Care Matters In Mental Health And Recovery
If you are in a recovery program, you know how close addiction can be tied to mental health. You may even have realized that unresolved mental health issues are at […]
Working From Home At SSCOH
Since the Illinois Governor first enacted the stay-at-home order in mid-march our residents have shown strength, perseverance, and adaptability in adjusting to their new normal. One of our residents, Anna, was gearing […]
How Regular Exercise Enhances Recovery
The road to recovery is a challenging one, but you might be surprised at the difference taking care of your body can make. Including a fitness regimen and eating a […]
Adjusting To A New Normal
The residents at Southside Center of Hope are coping with the mayor’s “shelter in place” order and adjusting to a new way of life. Many of our residents were working, participating in training […]
Recovery Basics For Women
For many suffering from substance use disorder, recovery can seem impossible. While it does require perseverance, recovery is more than possible. At Southside Center of Hope, we see women succeed in their recovery every […]
Juanita Celebrates 30 Years of Clean Time
If you met Juanita today you would find it hard to believe that 30 years ago, she was frail, homeless, and losing her battle with addiction. Juanita found the strength […]