The Hope House/Meadows Alumni association began in the fall of 1996. It was formed by a group of former clients from the "Meadows "a treatment facility in Gambrills MD. When the Meadows closed in the summer of 1996 this group needed a new place to meet and they joined forces with the Hope House in Crownsville MD. Since the fall of 1996 this group has been giving back to new clients something that was given to them in their early sobriety. Mission The mission of the Alumni Association is to show addicts that recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction is possible. Members of the alumni lead by example showing that there is fun in sobriety and act as a support network for new clients. We provide clients the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, gain support contacts and become comfortable with new faces and a new way of life. We hope to bridge the gap and give the clients a chance to learn about the philosophies of 12-step programs showing that they do not have to be alone in the process of becoming clean and sober. Vision Our vision is to help the new client adapt to a new environment, and to encourage change and personal growth. We provide activities for Hope House clients that will encourage participation in weekly activities that will help form the foundation of a new life. Ultimately, our vision is to encourage clients to return and become involved with the Alumni Association. Activities The alumni group hosts the Sunday night Alumni meeting, Friday night 12-step meeting, Thursday night Open Rap, Saturday morning Men and Women's Rap and Bingo every other Saturday. We also plan and facilitate holiday parties as well as an annual picnic and crab feast. Those of us who are active believe in service and do encourage clients to become involved. Family members of clients are also welcome to become active members supporting their loved ones and Hope House. We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 7 PM in the staff lounge of the Hope House. We look forward to your joining and becoming active in a worthy cause. Testimonials "I never thought I could get through a day without drinking. I had given up hope of ever getting my life back. Now, every day is a new life. I have learned so much at Hope House, and I know that I have the strength to live without the destruction of drinking. And I have found a support system that will be here when I need it." --Thomas, Hope House Alumni "I started drinking every weekend in college. Before I knew it I was using cocaine, too and my drinking and drugging was out of control. I dropped out of college and lost my part-time job. Everything was out of control and I had no idea how to fix it. Coming to Hope House changed everything. I got the support and the counseling I needed to find my way back from the pit of despair and addiction. Hope House has given me the foundation to rebuild my life. I truly did find hope here." --Megan, Hope House Alumni “My son was treated at Hope House in August and September last year. When he was admitted he was without hope, was addicted to heroin and had overdosed and almost lost his life. Our family was devastated. Your program saved his life. We came to visit him at every opportunity and attended the family meetings provided by Hope House. My son recently celebrated his one year anniversary of sobriety. We strongly believe that the dedication and effective counseling provided at Hope House saved his life.” --"C.", parent of Hope House alumni

Alumni Contact Angel Brian