Formerly St. Martin de Porres House of Hope - A Supportive Community for Women in Recovery Since 1983
Mothers suffering from addiction may have a difficult time having a healthy relationship with their children. Why? Once in recovery, moms who are committed to repairing relationships with their children […]
Recovery is an individual process, and there is no one path that will work for everyone. Do not listen to advice that hinders your recovery. Focus on the result, not […]
In-patient treatment is considered to be the most effective because it addresses the underlying issues that led to an individual’s drug and or alcohol problem. If one cannot afford in-patient treatment, […]
Angelia, Hyde Park resident, formerly addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol and former client of St. Martin de Porres House of Hope. Angelia was 21 when she started snorting crack […]
Amanda A., Woodlawn resident, former heroin addict and client of St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, currently a substance abuse counselor at the organization. Amanda, substance abuse counselor at […]
We are excited to announce that for the first time in our organization’s history, we have a Program Director. Ethel Bass joined our team in July 2016. Ethel will work […]
Regina came to St. Martin de Porres House of Hope in 2003 as resident to recover from addiction. After completing our program in 22 months, she joined the CARA Program for […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]