Continuum of Care for Lasting Recovery & Community
Offering transition to the level of care needed at the different stages of your recovery journey.
Comprehensive Recovery Services
Journey House Recovery Center is a network of affiliated recovery support services that provides long-term pathways to thrive without substance use. Journey House offers the ability to transition to the level of care you need at the different stages of your recovery journey through our three entities:
VARR & DBHDS Certified Recovery Residences & Sober Living
Our Story
The History and Heart of Journey House Recovery Center
Journey House Recovery Center was founded by faith-driven couple Micheal Tillem and Kimberly Braine-Tillem as a response to a need. For many in our community emerging from incarceration, addiction, homelessness, or trauma, the question was simple yet urgent: Where do I go from here? Too often, individuals leaving jail or treatment have no ID, no home, and no support system. Journey House Foundation was created to change that, offering a stable foundation for people rebuilding their lives in recovery.
How it Started
Journey House Richmond began with one home, a few beds, and a big vision: to provide more than shelter for those in substance use disorder recovery. The goal was to offer dignity, direction, and opportunity. Its founders and team, many with lived experience in recovery or reentry, understood that transformation takes time, structure, and community.
From the start, residents didn’t just live at Journey House, they helped shape it. They built routines, supported one another, and proved that with the right environment, lasting recovery is possible. This spirit of empowerment gave rise to the Journey House Alumni, many of whom continue to thrive today.
Growing with Purpose
What started as one house has grown into a network of recovery residences and reentry services across the Richmond area. Though the scale has expanded, the mission remains the same: helping people in recovery rebuild their lives with purpose and pride. Today, Journey House Recovery Center is an integrated network of recovery and behavioral health services in Richmond, Virginia. Together, Journey House Behavioral Health, Journey House Richmond – Recovery Housing, and Journey House Foundation continue to carry forward the original vision of hope, healing, and community.
What Makes Us Unique
A Focus on Your Future
Continuum of Care
Recovery is a lifelong journey. Unlike some programs that end after 90 days, JHRC emphasizes long-term stability. From housing and peer support to career guidance and community reintegration, we walk alongside participants for as long as it takes to build a healthy, thriving future.
Care Coordination
We provide seamless care coordination, connecting participants to mental health services, medical care, education, employment resources, and community support. This holistic approach helps remove barriers and strengthens outcomes.
High Staff Ratio
JHBH’s staff-to-client ratio ensures personalized attention, stronger relationships, and consistent support. This close connection allows our team to respond quickly to needs and celebrate every step of progress.
Trauma-Informed
Journey House Behavioral Health programs use a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and healing. Every interaction is designed to support recovery without re-traumatization, helping participants rebuild with dignity and compassion.
Our Guiding Principles
These core beliefs shape our programs, inspire our community, and guide every step toward lasting recovery.
Peer to Peer Recovery
Recovery support is strongest when shared. At Journey House, participants are paired with peer mentors who understand the challenges of addiction firsthand. Through lived experience, service opportunities, and progress tracking, our peer-to-peer model ensures no one walks the path of recovery alone.
Believing in a Power Greater Than Ourselves
Lasting recovery often requires strength beyond the self. Whether found in faith, community, nature, or peer connection, we help participants define their own higher power as a source of hope, resilience, and transformation.
Healing Together: Family Support in Recovery
Addiction affects the whole family. Journey House helps restore trust and rebuild relationships by teaching healthy boundaries, strengthening communication, and fostering resilience. Together, families can heal and grow stronger in recovery.
Giving Back to the Community: Recovery in Action
Service work deepens recovery. By volunteering, mentoring, or sharing their stories, participants find strength in helping others. Community connections not only reduce stigma but also build compassion, accountability, and hope.
Addiction Recovery Through Meaningful Work
Purpose fuels recovery. Journey House helps participants pursue meaningful work, education, or volunteer service that builds confidence, life skills, and independence. With the right support, setbacks become stepping stones toward lasting success.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Substance Use Disorder
(SUD) Counselor
Intake Coordinator & Registered
Peer Recovery Specialist
Registered Peer Recovery
Specialist
Substance Use Disorder
(SUD) Counselor
The People Behind the
Journey House Recovery Center
Program Director