Holistic Recovery Minute – Good, Clean FUN!
Learn how to have fun without alcohol or drugs, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy life while being alcohol free and drug free. Participating in fun sober activities […]
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Holistic Recovery Minute – Self Awareness
Self-awareness is the state of having a clear perception of your own strengths and weaknesses, knowing your own beliefs and motivations and having control of your emotions. This is one […]
Holistic Recovery Minute – Enthusiasm vs. Actual Change
Don’t mistake an enthusiasm to change with actual action. The former is nice to have, but the latter produces actual change. In the beginning stages of recovery it is easy […]
Holistic Recovery Minute – Practice Complete Abstinence
Practice complete abstinence. Don’t fool yourself into thinking you can moderate your alcohol or drug intake. It won’t workout in the long run. Abstinence is the state of completely going without […]
2016 Legacy Gala
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Legacy Gala a huge success. More than 100 people turned out to honor the legacy of Sr. Therese O’Sullivan on September 29th at […]
Women in Recovery – Angelia’s Story
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 […]
Women in Recovery – Amanda’s Story
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 […]
Women in Recovery – Linda’s Story
Linda Williams is a mother of four children ages 28 to 42. She started drinking alcohol when she was a teen in order to interact with people. Williams became addicted […]
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 […]