“At Hope House we don’t just get men sober. It becomes a contractual journey and a determination to walk our clients personally through the recovery process. Our faith-based concepts transform the whole person…body mind and soul”
Whitney Mays
Our Mission
Hope House provides free, faith-based recovery to men struggling with addiction. We offer a complete continuum of care—emergency shelter, long-term recovery programs, and halfway house support—all designed to address the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. For over 20 years, we’ve walked alongside men in their journey from addiction to freedom, helping them rebuild relationships, discover purpose, and become who they were meant to be.
Our Approach
Faith-Based, Non-Denominational
We believe healing happens when you acknowledge you need help from a higher power. Our 12-step approach works regardless of your faith background.
Drug-Free Recovery
Our program doesn’t use medication-assisted treatment. We focus on complete lifestyle transformation.
Long-Term Commitment
Real change takes time. Our 3-5 month program gives you what you actually need to heal—not just detox.
Community Integration
Through our “Enrichment for Life” activities, we help you experience normal, healthy life while building positive memories that replace old triggers.
20 + Years
Serving Richmond’s men in need
100% Free
Every service and meal
3-5 Months
Average program length
40 Beds
Across all programs
Leadership
Staff
Whitney Mays, Director
Board of Directors
Mary Bright, President
Debbie Craig, Secretary
Don Del La Croix
Barry MacDowell, Vice President
Pam Miller, Treasurer
Fr. Brown Mujete
Richard Nevels, M.D.
Zach Tompkins
Jackie Vonderhaar
Advisors
Carol Black
Royce “Butch” Bowers
Blaine Craig
Ron Chappell
Kathy Stephen
Committees
Building/Gounds
Don De La Croix, Chair
Jeff Cook
Terry Harkleroad
Cathy Hale
Butch Bowers
Finance
Pam Miller, Chair
Kevin Smith
Barbara Hameetman
Fundraising
Debbie Craig, Chair
Members yet to be named
Governance/Board Development
Barry MacDowell, Chair
Monica Koechlein
Alex Painter
Alison Zajdel
Marketing/Program
Rich Nevels, M.D.
Zach Tompkins
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