About
Some people ask us “Why start another recovery ministry in Houston? ” . That is a fair question. There are a number of wonderful recovery ministries already in Houston, and they do a great job at helping people get clean and sober, as well as find Christ.
However, recovery does not stop with finding salvation in Jesus, or in having a year of sobriety. Statistics show that it takes an addict an average of five years to achieve holistic recovery. By holistic recovery we mean regaining the ability to hold down a job, manage finances, develop and maintain meaningful relationships, and begin to enjoy life.
Earlier stages of recovery require a high level of structure and a low level of personal freedom. In order to grow, the person in recovery will eventually need to have more freedom and less structure, Hope House’s program is designed for the people in the latter stages of recovery. Our program is designed to give our residents time to heal, with limited structure and lots of loving community living. As long as the residents continue to work on their recovery and follow a few simple rules, they are welcome to stay.
We also have residents recovering from being victimized by abuse. Single mothers find a place to live with dignity as they recover and prepare themselves for independent living.
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about Hope House
What is Hope House? Hope House is a Christ-centered Recovery Community located in Kashmere Gardens.
Who lives at Hope House? People who want to follow Jesus as they recover from the affects of addiction, abuse, and incarceration.
What is the purpose of Hope House? The purpose of Hope House is to promote Christ-centered community transformation by working with local churches, organizations, and residents.
What is expected of residents? Residents at Hope House are expected to prepare themselves for independent living. This is done by paying rent, being active members of local churches, participating in individual and group classes, and doing community service.
Is Hope House a church? No. However we partner with churches and Christian organizations. Our parent organization is a member of the Union Baptist Association, as well as the Texas Baptist Convention. Our residents attend local churches including Second Mount Olive MBC, St Luke MBC, Greater New Hope MBC, and Greater Love MBC.
What Can Hope House do for their neighborhood?
Hope House provides the following to the community:
- A safe place for people to heal and grow in community
- A partner to work with churches and organizations in the community
- A community center (coming soon) for neighborhood activities
- Summer lunch programs (beginning summer 2010)
- Monthly scholarships to local community groups
Who can I contact at Hope House?
Director Dave Dozier – (281) 468-0832
Property Manager Robert Kennard – (832) 671-5886
Ministry Coordinator Sandy Buie – (281) 978-6151 sandy@hopehousehouston.org