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February 06, 2013

A Welcoming Space -The Fox Foundation helps Hopewell create a new reception area

First impressions are important when you are considering sending your family member to a place that will help him or her recover from a serious mental illness.

A welcoming entrance sets the tone.

Before the Harry K. Fox and Emma R. Fox Charitable Foundation stepped in this year, Hopewell did not have such an entrance. When guests opened...[read more]

Posted by Amy M.

January 31, 2013

A Bovine Bounty at Hopewell!

A Bovine Bounty at Hopewell!

In 2009, Hopewell was fortunate enough to receive a generous gift from Rob Briggs of some very special cows. Several Belted Galloways joined our herd and immediately became favorites of our community.

Belties, as they are known, are easy keepers producing very lean, grass fed meat. They are also striking in appearance (often known as the oreo cow).

This summer,...[read more]

Posted by Leslie M.

January 21, 2013

Group Therapies Support Recovery

Group Therapies Support Recovery

Each week throughout the afternoons at Hopewell, residents have the opportunity to choose from groups that support their recovery in many different ways.

Mental Health Education group is a forum for information and peer support. When residents understand their diagnosis and symptoms, they are more apt to be active in their treatment and consistently take their medication. ...[read more]

Posted by Sarah W.

January 11, 2013

Reflections on 2012

Reflections on 2012

As we begin a new year, we take time to reflect on the past months and the steps forward we have made.

Last year was a busy one for the Hopewell community, we accomplished many things and have grown stronger together. The highlights are shared below along with a sincere thank you to all of our supporters, referral relationships and...[read more]

Posted by Amy M.

January 04, 2013

Changing Lives Everyday

Changing Lives Everyday

Our NEW Hopewell video is LIVE on our website! View it at:

http://www.hopewell.cc/about-us/videos.

Thank you to Adrienne, Joel, Lyndon and Jordan for sharing how mental illness has affected your lives, and how Hopewell has helped in journey towards healing and recovery.

A special thank you to Sara, Brian and the team at Second Story Productions for making this project possible,...[read more]

Posted by Amy M.

To provide an opportunity for adults with serious mental illness to experience a self-reliant and satisfying life through participation in a vibrant residential therapeutic community