Journals from the Journey: Oley’s Story of Recovery, Self-Worth and a New Measure of Success
When Oley describes his life before recovery, he doesn’t need many words. “Alone. No connection with any family, friends. It’s just isolated, completely isolated in the addiction.” His substance use began when he was young and eventually progressed to heroin. He reached recovery once before, remaining substance-free for approximately five years and becoming deeply involved […]
Join the Conversation: A Community Book Study on Opioid Addiction and Recovery
Journey House Foundation invites you to read, learn, connect, and have meaningful conversations about substance use disorder, opioid addiction, and recovery. During the fall of 2026, Journey House Foundation will host a FREE community book study featuring Complete Freedom from Opioid Addiction: A Guide from a Recovering Physician by Dr. Peter Coleman. This book study […]
Recovery Starts with Community: Join the Movement This Recovery Month
Every September, National Recovery Month reminds us that recovery is possible, and that it is strongest when a whole community shows up for it. At Journey House Foundation, we believe recovery happens through connection. That belief is at the center of everything we do, from peer support to supportive housing to the food pantry and […]
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 […]