Saying Farewell to Katherine Newman
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 […]
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The Connection Between PTSD and Addiction
Around 50{a7e53bf5b43edd19b7670ea92f60613c7d437491b188f406ef4afc790707d52c} 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 […]
China’s Recovery Story
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 […]
38 Years of Hope
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 […]
Plan the Perfect Mental Health Getaway
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 […]
Why We Give: Terry and Mary Stadler
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. […]
Welcoming A New Board Member
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 […]
Identifying Substance Use Has Gone Too Far
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 […]
Lynn’s Recovery Story
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 […]
COVID-19: A Year in Review
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 […]