Rea of Hope I & II

14 beds in two locations

Our residents are required to work, attend school, volunteer at an approved location. The focus is on their recovery in a 12 step-based fellowship and establishing themselves as responsible members of our community. As a collaborative effort, we are working closely with many existing agencies to provide training in job skills, GED preparation, counseling, transportation, etc. Working with other agencies is a priority. The focus on collaboration is a key.

The Rea of Hope is staffed twenty-four hours a day to insure a supportive, safe environment. The program is structured to encourage personal growth and responsibility. A minimum six month commitment must be made.

Rea of Hope Admission Criteria Rea of Hope does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or age in the delivery of services.
1. Must be female age 18 or older	9. Must be willing to attend a minimum of five (5) 12-step meetings weekly and obtain a sponsor
2. Must be clean and sober for a minimum of thirty (30) days	10. No acute medical psychiatric problems
3. Must have a primary diagnosis of alcoholism or chemical dependency	11. Have an ability to use the program as a transition to independent living
4. Must have a desire to recover	12. Have an ability to maintain self-care and participate in job functions for the maintenance of the facility, i.e. cooking and general cleaning
5. Completed an inpatient or outpatient treatment program recently	13. Must be willing to work full time, be enrolled in school full-time, or a combination of both
6. Agree to stay in the residence a minimum of six (6) months	14. Must be willing to contribute $70 per week for the program fee
7. Agree to sign releases of information for medical, legal, and mental health histories.	15. Commit to total abstinence from drugs and alcohol
8. Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and agree to random drug screen testing	16. Respect the rights, views, and property of other residents and get along with others

The original Rea of Hope house is located on Lee Street in Charleston. The house is staffed 24 hours a day to insure a supportive and safe environment. Our residents are required to work, attend school, or volunteer at an approved location.

Rea of Hope II is just around the corner fron the original house. Together, both houses accomodate 14 beds. A resident of Rea of Hope will focus on their recovery in a 12 step-based fellowship program while establishing themselves as responsible members of our community..

As graduates, the women already have a support system in place, employment and connection to the community. We will work with the women to get their credit, fines and other financial and legal problems solved.

The goals of the Rea of Hope New Life Apartments are to provide an affordable beginning for these women; avoiding the stumbling blocks to a successful recovery.