Hopewell Parent

My son is a resident at Hopewell. He has been in 13 different hospitals throughout the last 12 years, struggling to control his mental illness challenges. The journey has brought us to many kinds of facilities in many different states. I found Hopewell online and loved that staff would tailor a plan that would be helpful to him and deal with his specific roadblocks. Though when I mentioned Hopewell to him, he dismissed it.

My husband and I wanted to learn more about Hopewell. After a long drive from West Virginia, it was love at first sight. We wandered around the ponds, through the barns, pastures, gardens, and meadows and realized what a positive healing environment Hopewell gives to their staff and residents. I said, “This is it. This is where he needs to be.”

We left Hopewell and drove to Philadelphia to tell my son about this remarkable place. He was very excited to hear about living in a residential community and when Hopewell had an opening, my son moved in.

He has been at Hopewell for one year. He trusts his clinician and has been able to build a strong relationship with her. She meets him where he is on his mental health journey and treats him so respectfully.

Currently on a new medication, he may leave in a few months. He is so much better than he was a year ago. It is comforting to know that if he needs to go back for respite, he will feel safe there, and Hopewell will have a place for him.

Hopewell has been a life-changer for my family. Never has a place ever treated my son or me with such kindness and dignity. I go to sleep every night knowing he is at peace.

No one intends or wants to travel on this difficult path of mental health struggles but with Hopewell, my son and my family no longer travel alone. We now have support and hope. Thank you.