Leading Causes of Addiction
As a therapist, I have been privileged to address some of the reasons that led a person to start drinking or using drugs which over time led to a substance […]
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My Third Step
The third step is part of the 12-step program I went through to recover from my addiction to substance abuse. Although all of the steps are vital to recovery, […]
Our Founders
In 1983 Sister Connie Driscoll (1993 – 2005) and Sister Therese O’Sullivan, IBVM Co-founded St. Martin de Porres House of Hope. St. Martin de Porres began as a homeless shelter […]
National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month. During the month of September, there is a national observance educating people on the fact that addiction treatment and mental health services can allow those […]
Harmony, Hope & Healing
Our music program provided by Harmony, Hope & Healing offers our women and children a creative outlet. The Choir/Ensemble performs approximately 30 outreach concerts a year at churches, schools and community […]
How You Can Help
Drug abuse is an epidemic that we cannot fight alone. St. Martin de Porres House of Hope realizes that our work is made possible by our donors, volunteers, partners and […]
Treating Drug Addiction
Many people do not understand why or how people become addicted to drugs. It is often mistakenly assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could […]
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Many individuals who have substance abuse problems also have mental health problems. In fact, the presence of a dual diagnosis is quite common in substance abusers. What is Dual […]
White Sox Fundraiser
On September 11th St. Martin de Porres House of Hope looks forward to celebrating with our supporters, family and friends at US Cellular Field where the Chicago White Sox will take […]
Welcome Our New Staff Members
We would like to announce and welcome two new staff members that recently joined St. Martin de Porres House of Hope. In April, Yaisa Hagood joined us as the Resource […]