Supporting Recovery, Restoring Families, Inspiring Hope

Project Hope is a comprehensive residential recovery program designed to support women and their children as they work toward lasting healing and stability. Through onsite peer support, residential services, mental health care, and life skills training, the program provides a safe and compassionate environment where families can begin rebuilding their lives together.

Created through a partnership between Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall Health, and the Huntington City Mission, Project Hope was developed to help bridge critical gaps in the continuum of care for women affected by substance use disorder. By allowing mothers to remain with their children during treatment, the program encourages healthy bonding, strengthens family relationships, and provides peace of mind while mothers focus on recovery.

The Project Hope facility can accommodate up to 17 families in private apartment-style living spaces, including both two- and three-bedroom units designed to foster comfort, independence, and stability. Most participants remain in the program for up to six months, receiving intensive support and individualized care throughout their recovery journey.

After completing the residential program, participants may transition to Hope House, which offers additional supportive housing and continued access to therapy and recovery resources for up to six more months. Together, Project Hope and Hope House provide women and families with the tools, support, and encouragement needed to create healthier futures and lasting recovery.