A frequently asked question here at Hopewell is, "What is the average age of the people you serve?"
Currently, we have a number of residents who are young (in their 20s), smart and active. Many were in college when they first experienced problems.
At Hopewell, they are finding acceptance, community, meaningful work and the confidence that they can learn to include
their mental illness in a "normal" life.
Before coming to Hopewell I had been losing myself in a world of distractions. It was nearly impossible for me to pull myself out of that chaos. I tried a couple of years ago and I nearly lost my life. I was lucky to have so much love and support surrounding me. Now, I am very lucky to have Hopewell.
In 2010, we continued to be inspired by the resiliency of our residents and the combined power of nature and work which contributes to their recovery. Hopewell’s recognized success in serving adults with serious mental illness has validated that our holistic, therapeutic farm community model of care does create lasting results and positive lifestyle changes...
It was April of this year and Bill had just joined the Hopewell community for the second time. His participation (which is measured for every resident) in work crew, meals and meetings was an excellent 80%...
Each year during the Summer Solstice live auction, guests "raise the paddle" to help Hopewell further its mission. This year's effort will help create a resident-run store located on our farm in Mesopotamia...
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