Mid-Year Impact Update: Building Pathways to Lasting Recovery in 2026
Recovery happens one person, one family, and one community at a time. As we reach the midpoint of 2026, Journey House Recovery Center is proud to share the progress our participants, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners have made together. Every number represents a person who chose hope, accepted support, and began building a new […]
The Future of Addiction Recovery Is a True Continuum of Care
Author: Michael Tillem, Founder, CEO Treatment accompanied by a continuous recovery support system is changing the way we care for a population that, for far too long, much of society turned its back on. Years ago, when someone struggling with addiction needed help, many felt they had only one option: go to a hospital and […]
Lifepoint Church Provides Life Changing Donations to Journey House Foundation Through Paint the Town Red
RICHMOND, VA – July 10, 2026 As part of this year’s Paint the Town Red outreach program, Lifepoint Church is helping support Journey House Foundation through two service projects that will provide essential resources to individuals and families on their substance use recovery journey. Each summer, Lifepoint Church mobilizes hundreds of volunteers for Paint the […]
2026 Larry Roberts Golf for Recovery: The Results Are In!
The Larry Roberts Golf for Recovery Tournament was where golf met purpose. Not only was it about golf, but the hope and healing for members in recovery and support from the community. After expenses, we raised a total of $54,281.27 for Journey House Foundation! Every dollar raised from the tournament goes toward peer support, access to […]
Journals from the Journey: Mark’s Story
From Hiding to Healing: Mark’s Journey to Recovery Mark walked through the doors of Journey House on February 26, 2024. He had been drinking and using all night because he did not want to come. When his intake counselor asked him when he had last used, he told her it had probably been about 30 […]
Journeys of Hope: Ant’s Story From Survival to Purpose
Five years ago, Ant woke up in a place he never imagined for himself. “My bottom was once I lost my mom… my sister,” he shared quietly. “One day I woke up in a crack house and God said something to me: ‘Hey, it’s time to go.’” That moment did not arrive with fanfare. It […]
She Walked In Alone. She Left With a Family.
When Amanda first came to Journey House, hope felt out of reach. Her days were heavy, shaped by cycles of starting over and feeling like she was falling back again. She was exhausted physically, emotionally, and spiritually, unsure of what the future could hold. What she did know was that she could not do it […]
Celebrating Recovery, Community, and the People Who Make It Possible
Journey House Recovery Center proudly sponsors the SAARA of Virginia Voices for Recovery Luncheon & Awards On May 19, Journey House Recovery Center had the privilege of joining those people at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for the SAARA Voices for Recovery Luncheon and Awards. Hosted each year by SAARA of Virginia, the Voices for Recovery […]
Recovery Lives in the Heart: A Message from Our Founders
“I hit my knees crying like I had never cried before,” Michael shares. “It was a soulful cry. And I had given up. I said, ‘God, if you just keep me clean, I will spend the rest of my life being of service to others.’ At that moment, I bought into it a hundred percent. And I think that’s the pivotal moment.”
Earn Community Service Hours with Journey House Foundation
Looking for a meaningful way to complete your community service hours? Journey House Foundation offers a structured in-kind donation program that allows individuals to earn verified service hours while directly supporting people in recovery from substance use disorder in the greater Richmond area. Each donation kit you assemble and deliver helps stock our community pantry […]