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a luncheon to remember Healing House had the honor of hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Recovery Community Center (RCC) to recognize and honor the incredible contributions of our selfless volunteers. The event was filled with joy, laughter, and entertainment, including a Jeopardy game and poetry recitation by Cece’s class. Bobbi Jo Reed’s touching stories about Healing House resonated with everyone present and further enriched the already positive atmosphere. It was heartwarming to welcome everyone who came out to share…

                A Swing That Saves Lives We are thrilled to share that the annual Healing House KC Golf Tournament was a huge success, raising over $130,000 to support the men, women, and children of Healing House. The day was full of excitement, camaraderie, and generosity as participants gathered at the beautiful Loch Lloyd Golf Course. We were honored to have the support of our sponsors, including Olathe Dodge, Max Motors, 810 Radio, and MidwestATC. Their contributions…

Elevating our commitment to quality care: Healing House earns CARF accreditation. The Healing House Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient programs are proud to announce that we have recently achieved accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF is an independent, non-profit organization that accredits a variety of service providers, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and community-based organizations. The accreditation process involved a thorough review of our policies, procedures, and practices to ensure that we meet CARF’s rigorous standards…

“It’s not cool that your son is an addict, but what is cool that he’s in recovery” These are the words Bob spoke into a microphone as he began his speech in honor of celebrating being 11 years sober. After sharing his testimony, he embraced his son, who was also celebrating a sobriety milestone of four years! Bob and his son aren’t the only ones who have faced the challenges of addiction alongside a family member. In a study published…

Check Out the pictures from our 2022 Halloween Celebration

How a new dishwasher is helping healing house reduce plastic waste Things are changing in the Healing House cafeteria! This month we installed our first industrial dishwasher at the Recovery Community Center. This new appliance allows us to ditch single use plastic ware and invest in reusable dishes. Not only are single- use plastics more costly, they have detrimental effects on the environment.  According to the National Resources Defense Council, over 4 billion metric tons of plastics have polluted our…

Halloween fun For everyone Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays in America, but it can also be a difficult time for people in recovery. Many people associate Halloween with parties and alcohol, and those who are in recovery from substance abuse can feel left out. For the last two decades, Healing House has thrown extravagant sober Halloween parties for our participants. This way, they can have fun without the risk of relapse or any other consequences that might…

Every year, the KC Recovery Coalition recognizes local Kansas City heroes in the field of substance use disorder recovery. Healing House had the pleasure of hosting the event and would like to thank everyone who attended and all the award recipients this year! We appreciate your dedication to the recovery community and the difference you are making in the lives of so many. 2022 Unsung Hero Awards Album

Meet our newest addition On a hot day in September, the Healing House maintenance team came across a small, fluffy, emaciated puppy. The dog had been abandoned by its owners and left in the weeds to fend for itself at only 8 weeks old. The team knew that something had to be done soon, so they grabbed the puppy and brought him to the HH headquarters. After food, water, a thorough bath, and playtime with the staff, the puppy napped peacefully…

Healing House Baptism 2022 On August 6th 2022, Healing House offered a baptism to participants and staff. As people began to arrive, they were greeted by worship music and a warm hug from Bobbi Jo Reed. Not all planned to be baptized, but with the sun on their faces and friends gathered, God made his presence known. By the end of the day, with the help of pastors from Church of the Resurrection and Colonial Presbyterian, 80 people were baptized.…

How certified peer specialists are impacting recovery Healing House is proud to announce that former participant Charles Lindsay, has successfully completed his certification to become a peer specialist. After two years of sobriety, Charles is now officially able to work one-on-one with others who struggle with substance abuse. He credits his own peer mentors with helping him make it to where he is today, and now he wants to do the same for others. Healing House proudly employs 19 staff…