Aug
27
Our Hope Maintains CARF Accreditation
Our Hope Association is committed to delivering high quality services to the women we serve. We are equally committed to maintaining a high level of quality standards for business practice. We are proud to demonstrate this commitment by once again achieving CARF accreditation for our ... read more
Aug
18
First Annual Alumnae and Friends Association Picnic
Sometimes we need to take a break from working on ourselves and our sobriety to relax and enjoy life. On August 10th staff, residents, alumnae and friends of Our Hope gathered at Johnson Park to share some food and fun together. About 100 people attended, many of whom signed up to be... read more
Jul
19
Our Hope is a Sacred Place
“To me Our Hope is a sacred place.” S.B.“I was in so much trouble with my drinking I couldn’t keep it up and I knew it. I had lost a marriage and my job and still I couldn’t string more than a few days together without alcohol. The withdrawl was terrible, I had such anxiety... read more
Jun
09
Our Hope Alumnae and Friends Picnic
Join us on Sunday, August 10th from noon to 4pm for a fun-filled afternoon at Johnson Park in Grandville. Share a meal, play some games and learn about our exciting new plans for Our Hope. $5 donation requested.
May
05
The truth about feelings
When we encounter a situation in life that evokes strong feelings like anxiety, anger, fear, frustration, or sadness it is helpful to remember feelings are not facts. This allows one to take a deep breath and take a step back so that you can look at the facts before taking any action. ... read more
Apr
30
Help Us Welcome Our Newest Staff Members!
Please join us in welcoming Marcella Scott who serves Our Hope as Advancement Director, as well as Psychologist Janette Curtis and Residential Services Specialist/Recovery Coach Angela Inge. We are thrilled to have the valuable experience each brings to Our Hope. Read more about each on... read more
Mar
25
The 5-Minute Alcoholism and Addiction Screener That Could Save Your Life
Have you ever thought to yourself after your third or fourth glass of wine, ‘Am I an alcoholic???’ Maybe you’ve been adding an extra pill or two to the prescription your doctor gave you for pain and thought, ‘I hope I’m not becoming addicted???’ These are pretty scary thoughts for... read more
Feb
19
Our Hope Board Member is a "Face of Recovery" on BreakingTheCycles.com
Lisa Frederiksen's widely read website and blog, BreakingTheCycles.com, features Our Hope Board member Maggie Ellwood as its latest "Face of Recovery." You can read the post on BreakingTheCycles.com by clicking here or look over the entire "Faces of Recovery" series by clicking... read more
Feb
04
The Gift of a Clinical Internship at Our Hope
My name is Breeyn Maxwell and I am a Master's candidate studying Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University. As part of my degree, I am required to complete a Clinical internship at a site of my choosing.Why I chose Our HopeOne of my professors mentioned Our Hope as a possibility... read more
Jan
23
