“The Joseph House team takes us to a lot of outside events and activities. I really enjoy participating, but being physically impaired makes it quite a challenge at times. I use a mobility scooter to get around, but I can get by with a walker for a limited amount of time. While the staff and […]
“The camaraderie amongst my fellow veterans here at Joseph House has proven to be extremely beneficial to me on my journey. That, coupled with the well-qualified staff, have made the road to recovery seem more achievable than I could have ever imagined. There is always support available from Joseph House team members and fellow clients. […]
“Joseph House has helped me in so many ways – from restoring my confidence so I can do positive things to helping me repair broken relationships with my children and other people I love. The team helped me realize I need to man up and do things for myself; to set goals and attain them. […]
“I was born and raised in Covington, Kentucky, went to school in Covington and graduated from Holmes High School. I grew up with my mother, two sisters and grandmother. I had no father, so I was pretty much the man of the house until my mom remarried when I was 13. Her husband, the only […]
I was born in Cincinnati in the 1980s. I would describe my family as “dysfunctional,” and it had a tremendous affect on me. Growing up, my family moved across the river to Kentucky. I don’t think my parents understood that no matter where you go, the problems tend to follow. The move did not prove […]
I served in the US Army Reserve from 2005 – 2013 where I was trained as a logistics specialist. I was first introduced to Joseph House in 2012 as a client struggling with a substance use disorder and homelessness. Throughout my addiction, I received services from Joseph House. I always knew I could rely on […]
Joseph House gave me a place to live when I was homeless. The organization also gave me an opportunity to achieve the sobriety that I knew I needed and wanted. I have benefited from the group sessions and activities, especially Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). In addition, the 12-step sobriety programs have offered me great insight […]
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office recently donated $10,000 to Joseph House to help provide treatment and care to our veterans who are struggling with addiction. The gift was announced in conjunction with the unveiling of a commemorative badge in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Hamilton County deputies will begin wearing the […]
Family members play an important role in helping loved ones overcome addiction. Joseph House recently received a $75,000 grant from Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to equip our clients’ families with the tools they need to support healthy and sober lives. “Family involvement is such a critical component in addiction recovery,” said Joseph House Executive Director […]
Recovery does not end with rehab. Giving our veterans the tools they need for the long haul is a vital part of helping them to achieve success. Just ask Harry K. His addiction was trigged by physical and mental abuse that he suffered at the hands of a family member during his childhood. “That person […]