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Formerly St. Martin de Porres House of Hope - A Supportive Community for Women in Recovery Since 1983
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contributed by Marco Pardo Meditation for the Day A balanced spirituality asks two questions. The first one is: What can this practice do for me? Since most of us seek […]
Gabriel Piemonte is a journalist and co-founder of Woodlawn Voices and Visions, a videography and critical thinking development program for CPS high school students on the South Side. He has […]