Our Mission

The Road to Hope Inc. is a drug and alcohol free residential facility which operates in Erie and Lorain County.

The goal of The Road to Hope House(s) is to provide an abstinence-based, twelve-step environment within which the addicted person receives the support, guidance and faith necessary to become a productive member of our society, while living in accordance with a regimen of daily sobriety. Personal Responsibility is at the heart of our program. Our residents are required to have a sponsor, attend AA meetings and are charged a nominal monthly fee, but must be gainfully employed and able to pay their own way.

The expectation is that our residents develop and hone the discipline and attributes necessary to successfully integrate back into the community and leave our facility after a relatively short period of time. Our successful residents re-integrate happier, healthier, motivated and committed to the twelve-step way of life as they return to their families, society and into the active twelve step community.

Our Purpose

The Road to Hope was created in response to the growing need for a structured residential facility with a supportive environment as alcoholism/chemical dependency continues to grow in epidemic progression among our local population. We believe that alcoholism/chemical dependency is a progressive illness that is activated by a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental circumstances. Once activated, there is a high probability that alcoholism and chemical dependency will prove fatal without help. In even the least severe addictions, alcoholism and chemical dependency exacts enormous costs to those actively addicted, those co-dependent upon the addicted person and the general public, which is victimized by the dangers and social costs presented by the addict. We exist to provide a cost-effective housing solution to help isolate our residents from dysfunctional living environments and to create an atmosphere guided and espoused by the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Living at the Road to Hope

What It's Like Here

The RTH encourages an environment truly conducive to recovery. Espoused by a 12-step program, residents consistently attend recovery meetings and groups facilitated by those with long-term sobriety. Instilling accountability highlights our program. Our community outreach program enables our residents to become an asset within our local communities. After a 30-day restriction period, most of our residents reintegrate back into the workforce as they continue to methodically immerse themselves into the recovery process. RTH staff supports its residents through a monthly Recovery Plan that outlines obtainable measurable objectives.

First 30 Days

In the first 30 days, residents begin to work to set a solid foundation in their recovery. In this time span, residents are only permitted to attend recovery meetings, outpatient treatment, as well as any community outreach programs applicable. Laying the framework for a successful recovery takes enhanced guidance and focus; we understand that these are formative days for those new to recovery. It is of paramount importance to eliminate unnecessary distractions and concentrate on finding the solution during this time.

Continued Residence

After 30 days, we start to encourage a bit more autonomy, while ensuring that all the program requirements are still being met via Recovery Plans and daily face to face check-ins with staff. At this point, residents start to become eligible to apply for home passes on the weekend. With more freedom comes heightened responsibility. As residents mature within our program, they often become taxpaying citizens, contributing members to their families, and living demonstrations to newer residents as to what a fulfilling life of sobriety can bring!

Guidelines

Following are some of the guidelines for residents at The Road to Hope. A full list of rules, with explanations, will be read through with a house manager before a resident moves in.

Residents are charged a nominal weekly/monthly rental fee. Each resident should be gainfully employed and able to pay their own way in a timely manner. Rent assistance is also available to those who qualify.
Each resident will be assigned household chores and be held accountable for their completion.
Curfew for residents is at 11 P.M. Sunday through Thursday evening; and 12:00 A.M. / Midnight Fridays, Saturdays and recognized Holidays.
“Lights Out” or Quiet Time begins every evening at 12:00 A.M.
Each resident is expected to have a sponsor and attend as many AA or NA Meetings each week as they can.
Non-resident drivers may pick up residents to attend meetings, provided that they have a minimum of ninety days of sobriety and a valid driver’s license.
Residents are required to be drug and alcohol free to maintain their resident status. Residents will be periodically tested by urinalysis.

How to Apply

The first step to be considered for admittance is to fill out an application.

Following submission, we will review your application and follow up with you by phone within 24 business hours. We will let you know about housing availability and coordinate a timeframe for residence at The Road to Hope.

Should you run into any issues, call (440) 309-4284.