Southside Center of Hope Blog

40 Years of Hope

For 40 years Southside Center of Hope (SSCOH) formerly St. Martin de Porres House of Hope has been a haven for mothers struggling with addiction. SSCOH has remained steadfast in […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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