Compassionate programs for grief, recovery and healing.
At Her Journey Hope and Healing Foundation in Lakewood, Ohio, we provide structured support, safe spaces, and peer-led communities for women overcoming substance use, grieving the loss of a child, and building resilient futures.
Our foundational services
We offer specialized pathways to meet women where they are, offering dedicated recovery housing, grief care, and comprehensive community advocacy.
Sober residential living
A stable 5-resident recovery home providing safe, sober, and supportive community living for women in active recovery.
Child loss grief support
Monthly peer gatherings and guided art therapy sessions led by a licensed art therapist for mothers processing deep loss.
Advocacy & future safe house
Empowerment, peer guidance, and resource navigation for domestic violence survivors, expanding toward a future safe house.
Walking beside every woman on her path forward
"Finding this sisterhood gave me the strength to navigate loss and rebuild my life with purpose and dignity." — Foundation participant
Child loss grief support and creative healing
Grieving the loss of a child is an unimaginable journey. We create a compassionate haven where mothers can express emotion and process trauma openly. Our monthly peer support circles offer shared understanding, while our dedicated monthly art support sessions with a licensed art therapist offer gentle, verbal or non-verbal pathways toward healing and restoration.
Domestic violence advocacy and safe shelter vision
Safety, independence, and dignity are essential to lifelong wellness. We provide survivor-led advocacy and resource connection for women rebuilding after domestic abuse. Our vision includes opening a dedicated safe house to expand emergency shelter, wraparound care, and long-term protection for survivors across our community.
