Helping Hands Women's Outreach Ministries is a Richmond, VA- based program for women dealing with drug and alcohol addiction or suffering from physical or sexual abuse. Typical clients come to the program as they are being released from prison or while on probation.
Says one program participant, "I am so thankful for this program. I came from an alcoholic family. Both of my parents were alcoholic. I started drinking and using drugs at the age of 12."
"I went to prison and tried several other treatment programs, they didn’t work. I am so thankful that today, I am clean and sober. I will live my life helping and supporting Helping Hands Women's Outreach Ministries and the Emotional Healing Class. I thank God for all of the wonderful people I’ve met in this program. They have become family to me."
It is stories like this that drive founder Alice Washington. Just four short years after starting her ministry she was honored as one of 30 finalists for the Women of Peace Award.
HHWOM's program concentrate on three areas of healing - physical, mental and spiritual. Faith plays a large part in the work of the organization and participants. Phase two of the four-step healing process focuses on how faith and spiritual beliefs are important parts of healing process and how faith can provide participants with a sense of purpose and guidelines for living drug-free lives.
"Since taking this class, I have a new life! I have learned how to love myself and others. I have learned to forgive others because God is a forgiving God. God has put positive people in my life. My future plans are to continue working with my sponsor, keep going to church, and continue working on my relationship with my God," says another program participant.
Helping Hands Women's Outreach Ministries’ new transitional housing facility at 2910 Hull Street, Richmond, Virginia opened on September 1, 2007. This is a place where women in recovery from substance abuse can continue to get much needed support to enhance their chances of a successful long-term recovery.
Founder Washington is looking for help expanding her programs to reach more women. If you can help with donations or volunteer, please contact her at hhwom@comcast.net. She has specifically asked for someone with PR experience to help out.
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