VoH Recovery Houses
Voices of Hope operates three recovery houses in Elkton, Maryland: a Men’s House, a Women’s House, and a Mommy and Me House. All three houses are located within walking distance of one another. The Mommy and Me House allows Voices of Hope to support mothers in recovery while also helping them rebuild their roles as parents in a safe and supportive environment alongside their children. Our house holds a maximum of ten people total; this includes adults and children.
Voices of Hope provides wraparound recovery services focused on long-term recovery, holistic wellness, and family reunification. Residents are supported in identifying the recovery pathway that best fits their lives and are given the tools and resources needed to maintain that path long-term. Each resident works closely with a Peer Recovery Specialist to create a personalized Recovery Plan, set short- and long-term goals, and build a healthy lifestyle that supports their recovery.
Trauma Specialists also work with residents’ families and support systems to create reunification and wellness plans aimed at long-term success. All recovery houses operate on a structured schedule that promotes accountability, consistency, and connection to the local recovery community.
All Voices of Hope recovery houses are certified through the Maryland Certification of Recovery Residences (MCORR) and accept Maryland Recovery Net (MDRN) funding through Care Coordination at the Cecil County Health Department. Eligible Maryland Medicaid recipients may qualify for multiple months of recovery housing and support through this funding.
Voices of Hope Recovery Housing is designed for individuals who are motivated to engage in their recovery, willing to follow house rules, and open to participating in a structured program. Residents must be committed to building healthy routines and connecting with the recovery community. Individuals with past convictions for sexual assault, child abuse, or arson are not eligible for placement.
If you are interested in becoming a resident, please call (443) 993-7055 to schedule a tour. We would be happy to show you around and answer any questions.
Tour our Men’s Recovery House
Tour Our Women’s Recovery House
The Voices of Hope Recovery Houses Mission:
To provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment that develops: life skills, healthy relationships, recovery networks, and ethical principles that are person-centered to individualize the recovery process.
Our Vision:
That every individual maintaining recovery has the skills, resources, and necessary support to live a well balanced life; and now has the confidence to become a successful member of society.
What is a Recovery or Sober House?
A Recovery House is group living with individuals who are sober and identify as being in recovery. There are many different Recovery Houses in Maryland. It is important to find the right one for you. Some are more structured and have more rules than others. Many people who complete inpatient substance use treatment will enter a Recovery House for some time to get more acclimated to the local recovery community and build new coping skills for long term recovery.
There are higher levels of care and lower levels of care than a VoH Recovery House. Here are some general guidelines to help you plan your next steps. This list does not include everything available and all scenarios:
Inpatient Treatment: with or without detox, this is a higher level of care that includes medical staff and therapists. Inpatient treatment is usually around 30 days.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): A high level of care where individuals live in a Recovery Setting and attend therapy and groups every day. This can be weeks or months, depending on a client’s needs and insurance coverage.
3.1 Level of Care: Individuals live in a Recovery Setting with structure. This includes individual and group therapy. Some insurance plans will cover 3 months or more in this setting. This is sometimes referred to as a Halfway House.
Recovery House: A Recovery Setting, some have black outs (a few days or weeks) where you must stay at the house. Recovery Houses often require outpatient therapy, meetings and employment or being self sustaining, within a certain period of time. Some Recovery Houses are run by people in Recovery, like Oxford Houses, where you can stay indefinitely. Some Recovery Houses will let you have your children with you, but there may be rules regarding age and how many.
If you would like to talk about the options and find a setting that is right for you, call Voices of Hope at 443-993-7055. We can talk it out with you and help you with referrals.