“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 am an Army veteran currently working as an intern at Joseph House. I am an artist/painter by trade. My drug of choice is alcohol. Adjusting to civilian life after service was difficult. I relied on drinking to help cope but, in doing so, found myself going from job to job and in and out […]
Greater Cincinnati will soon have a new facility to call “home” for its veterans who are battling addiction thanks to the generous support of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and DAV (Disabled American Veterans). With combined grants of more than $4.7 million ($3.275 million from the VA and $1.5 million from DAV), Joseph House […]
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 has introduced a new program designed to help veterans move from a life of addiction to a life of recovery. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) called Living in Balance by Hazelden launched in February 2022. It’s a 12-week drug and alcohol abuse program that helps participants identify situations that serve as triggers and […]
As a clinical counselor at Joseph House, Brandon Cooper helps veterans overcome their biggest challenges dealing with life and addiction, and is always looking for ways to innovate to always provide excellent service. Get to know him in our staff salute.
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 […]