Gathering Hope House | Gathering Hope House

Provides a peer-led, community-based mental health recovery center. The program offers structured, trauma-informed services built around a work-ordered day model, including peer support, recovery groups, resource navigation, and life skills development. Members can access daily meals, showers, laundry, and clothing assistance. Onsite amenities include a computer lab with internet access, wellness and fitness area, game room, library, creative arts studio, and clothing closet. Members may participate in the Work-Ordered Day Program - a structured, recovery-oriented day program rooted in the Clubhouse model. Members engage in meaningful work activities that support the center's daily operations. They collaborate with staff in food service, clerical work, hospitality, maintenance, and member engagement. This peer-driven program builds routine, purpose, social connection, and pre-vocational skills in a supportive environment.

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Physical Address

1173 North Ridge Road East, Suite 102, Lorain, OH 44055

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 8:00pm. - Call ahead when inclement weather may affect service. - Call for holiday closure information. - Visit the website for a current calendar of activities.

Fax

(440) 233-7411

Application process

- Walk in Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm or call to speak with staff for more information. - A brief, person-centered screening and orientation will be completed on-site. - Intake includes reviewing basic information, providing a program overview, and identifying immediate needs. - Referrals from community providers are also accepted.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

Serves adult residents of Lorain County that are living with mental illness.

Languages

Translation by phone can be arranged.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Agency info

Gathering Hope House

Nonprofit mental health recovery and peer support center offering day programming, basic needs assistance, and supportive groups for adults with mental illness or co-occurring disorders.