Leading Causes of Addiction
As a therapist, I have been privileged to address some of the reasons that led a person to start drinking or using drugs which over time led to a substance […]
General
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 […]
Harmony, Hope & Healing
Our music program provided by Harmony, Hope & Healing offers our women and children a creative outlet. The Choir/Ensemble performs approximately 30 outreach concerts a year at churches, schools and community […]
How You Can Help
Drug abuse is an epidemic that we cannot fight alone. St. Martin de Porres House of Hope realizes that our work is made possible by our donors, volunteers, partners and […]
Treating Drug Addiction
Many people do not understand why or how people become addicted to drugs. It is often mistakenly assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could […]
Substance Abuse Treatment for Women
Substance Abuse treatment centers for women are necessary because women face several challenges in recovery that are gender specific. Although men and women abuse alcohol or drugs for many of […]
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Many individuals who have substance abuse problems also have mental health problems. In fact, the presence of a dual diagnosis is quite common in substance abusers. What is Dual […]