Living At Joppa House

Joppa House is a transitional recovery housing model that is intended to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for women seeking to continue their personal recovery from substance use disorders.  We introduce sober living skills, peer-to-peer fellowship, and support, to help individuals gain strength and coping skills that will aid in the transitioning of the women and their families, along with the ability to sustain enriched lives free from addictions.  Joppa House is a Christ-centered home that incorporates recovery principles, programming, counseling and a curriculum based transformation/life-skills program for women who are in active recovery.  


Eligibility for residency is determined by an application process and interview with our house director on a case-by-case basis.
     – Women with a pending court sentencing will not be considered prior to their sentencing date.
     – We are looking for women who are (i) Motivated to change; (ii) Good fit for the program; (iii) Good fit for the current residents.


Daycare is not provided by Joppa House Ministries staff, but is outsourced to assist women living in the house.  Daycare is intended for women to gain and keep full-time employment, or to go to classes to obtain skill for a better job.  We also have an indoor play area located in the basement of the 801 Campus with an additional on-site, fully enclosed, outdoor playground area.

Residency Requirements

The women considered for residency must be 18 years or older, no longer in high school, in active recovery for a Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
To come into residence at JHM, women must be coming from a rehabilitation facility, MAT accepted (excluding Methadone), clear of pending court sentencing, show a negative drug test upon intake, and pass a background check.  Women with a violent past will not be accepted into our program.

Each adult tenant of Joppa House will be required to participate in the programming offered to acquire the life skills they need to sustain independent, substance-free living.

Resident will be expected to participate in the programming offered such as:
• financial/budget counseling
• nutrition, food preparation, and cooking
• motivational groups
• Bible study
• attending a church of their choice
• pursuing and obtaining gainful, full-time employment
• attend recovery meetings

Joppa House Ministries maintains a zero-tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol, and weapons.
Use of alcohol or drugs is not permitted.  Regular drug testing will be required of each resident.  A positive drug or alcohol result may result in expulsion from residency.  Possession of weapons will also result in immediate expulsion.

Residency Agreements

Does Joppa House sound like it is the right place for you?  
If so, fill out the application below and send it to: joppahouseministries (at) gmail.com