25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
Houses of Hope provides short-term residential treatment, transitional living, and case management services to individuals struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $10 provides a bus pass for someone without transportation.
- $15 provides art supplies for group therapy.
- $25 defrays the cost of medication or doctor visit.
- $50 provides sheets, blanket, pillow, towels, and toiletries for one person.
- $100 provides three meals per day for a week.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
At 32, Mark had lost his job, strained every family relationship, and pushed away friends who cared. His addiction to alcohol and opioids had consumed everything. Days blurred into nights, and hope seemed like a distant memory.
One night, after waking up on a stranger’s couch, Mark realized he couldn’t keep living this way. With trembling hands, he called his sister who had always begged him to seek help. This time, he was ready.
Mark was admitted to Houses of Hope’s short-term residential treatment where he spent time confronting the trauma that led to his addiction. Group sessions gave him a safe space to share his story without judgment. Slowly, he learned to replace old habits with healthier coping mechanisms. Mark transitioned to Houses of Hope’s halfway houses where he continued meeting weekly with a counselor, attended support groups, got a job, and reconnected with family members. Months later, Mark became resident manager in his house and started mentoring new residents. For the first time, he felt proud. He wasn’t just surviving — he was rebuilding his life. As Mark prepared to leave the halfway house, he knew the journey wasn’t over, but he finally believed something he hadn’t in years: There’s still hope.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
1124 North Cotner Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68505
402-435-3165
