Washington Street Hope Center Inc

28-Day Residential Care with 12-Step Focus

Washington Street Hope Center provides a 28-day inpatient residential program for adults seeking help with alcohol, drug, or gambling addiction. The program is built around the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), taught through the Recovery Dynamics curriculum. As a private nonprofit, the center focuses on helping clients return to daily life in a stable, substance-free way.

Step-Down Options Through Outpatient and Day Programs

For clients who need flexibility, the center offers several outpatient options alongside residential care. Intensive outpatient programming (IOP), regular outpatient services, and day treatment/partial hospitalization (PHP) allow clients to continue therapy and groups while living at home or in the community. This stepped approach can support smoother transitions back to work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while keeping treatment at the center of daily life.

Daily Routine and Peer Community

Residential clients live in on-site housing with 24/7 staff supervision, shared common areas, and meals provided. Days follow a consistent schedule that includes meditation, chores, life skills development, group therapy, and time for homework and recreational activities. Self-help groups and 12-step meetings are part of the routine, helping clients connect with peers who understand what they are going through.

Support for Substance Use and Gambling Addiction

The center treats substance use disorders and gambling, using approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, brief interventions, and 12-step facilitation. Individual, group, family, and couples counseling are available, along with education about substance use and recovery. Comprehensive assessments, medical history and physical exams, and screening for mental health and tobacco use help staff understand each person’s situation and tailor services for each individual client.

Practical Help With Health, Housing, and Stability

Clients have access to housing services and help connecting with social services. Case management and social skills development can make it easier to secure stable housing, navigate benefits, and rebuild daily routines. Transitional or sober living options after residential care support a safer step into the community while maintaining recovery goals.

Alumni Community and Ongoing Connection

Aftercare and discharge planning include outcome follow-up to check on progress. The Hope Center Alumni Group connects former clients, supporters, and staff through regular events, including a monthly UNITY gathering that celebrates recovery milestones and offers food, fellowship, and shared stories. This ongoing community can help people stay engaged and feel less alone as they navigate life after treatment.

Client Reviews

Recent client reviews highlight many stories of long-term recovery. A small number of reviewers raise concerns about admissions communication and how consistently rules are enforced.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (95% positive): Many reviewers say the program gave them a solution that finally worked, with tools, structure, and sobriety after years of addiction. A few felt the program or rule enforcement did not match their needs. "This place saved my life."
• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Clients often describe staff as compassionate, relatable, and invested in each person’s recovery, with several noting that many staff are in recovery themselves. A small number report negative interactions with certain staff members. "The staff here is genuinely concerned with your well being and want to see you succeed."
• Support & Community (100% positive): Reviews frequently mention strong fellowship and a recovery community that continues through alumni involvement and sober living. "I gained a family I didn't know I had."
• Access & Process (80% positive): Several reviewers say admissions staff help arrange rides, work with courts, and support people who lack insurance or stable housing. Others describe frustration with phone communication, transportation, or discharge policy. "They will assist individuals without insurance to obtain it before entering."