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Formerly St. Martin de Porres House of Hope - A Supportive Community for Women in Recovery Since 1983
Katherine Newman joined Southside Center of Hope in November 2019 as the organization’s first Development and Communications Coordinator. “I have always had a big heart for service but never knew exactly how that would translate into my career. When I interviewed for the position at Southside Center of Hope I had no experience in the […]
Around 50% of individuals seeking substance use treatment also meet the criteria for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and individuals with co-occurring PTSD and Substance Use Disorder diagnosis tend to have poorer treatment outcomes than those without such comorbidity, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Some women experience addiction before developing PTSD while others become addicted […]
Q: When were you at House of Hope? China: I was at House of Hope in 2005 and I have 15 years of clean time. Q: How has your life changed from when you started the program compared to now? China: I think my life has changed because I can see the bigger picture now. […]
In May of 1983 Sister Connie Driscoll and Sister Therese O’Sullivan, IBVM co-founded Southside Center of Hope (formerly St. Martin de Porres House of Hope). House of Hope began as a homeless shelter for women and their children. Starting with $15 and 19 beds, Sisters Connie and Therese rehabbed an old drug store building themselves, […]
If you are recovering from substance use addiction, you aren’t alone. In a single year, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported some 19.7 million Americans were dealing with substance use issues. Of those, 74 percent were additionally struggling with an alcohol use disorder. To celebrate your sobriety and help stay on the […]
Terry and Mary Stadler first became involved with House of Hope in the summr of 1989. At the time, Terry was going through the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Lay Ministry Program. Terry reached out to Sr. Therese O’Sullivan to learn more about the mission of House of Hope and she invited him to start volunteering. After […]
Southside Center of Hope is pleased to announce the addition of Johnny Sukurs to its Board of Directors. Johnny Sukurs currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate Development for Len The Plumber. In this role, Sukurs is responsible for identifying and acquiring attractive target companies for Len The Plumber, a portfolio company of Thompson Street […]
Realizing your drinking and drug use has gone too far is not easy. It is often difficult to conclude that a problem exists. However, when looking back at the red flags and indicators, it becomes clear that substance use has slowly taken over your life. The first step in identifying a substance use problem is […]
Q: What year did you leave House of Hope? Lynn: 1996 Q: How has your life changed from when you started the program up until now? Lynn: In 1992 my mom died as a result of overdosing. I felt lost, angry, and confused. After her death my addiction got much worse and I just couldn’t […]
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Life as we knew it fundamentally changed. The need for services for those most vulnerable in our community skyrocketed, revealing a stark racial and economic divide. During the past year, one in three Americans suffered the heartbreaking loss of […]