Tuesday was a very exciting day for the Thompsen House of Hope and all who support addiction recovery in the Uintah Basin. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new transitional housing location next to the Thompsen House of Hope Recovery Residence. The transitional home will be 2000 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a common meeting area, and kitchen where residents will live after they finish the program at the Men’s Addiction Recovery Residence and as they gain additional responsibility and independence. Thompson House of Hope serves men of all ages who are suffering from alcohol abuse, illicit drug abuse, and/or illegal or overuse of legal prescription drugs.
Residence Manager Leo Thorsen explains that “one of the biggest struggles that we’ve had since conception is what to do with the guys after they finish their residency here at Thompsen House of Hope. In our community right now, there are very limited rentals available, especially for guys that have a challenging background. This is something that we’ve tried to figure out for years, deciding how to give these guys a place to transition and give them a fighting chance.” The program is 12 months with 6 months inpatient in the recovery residence and 6 months outpatient in the transition home. To donate to the Thompsen House of Hope Transition Housing Project, Venmo @house-of-hope noting “transition housing project” or donate directly at Zion’s Bank.
