Life Recovery - Hope Ministries

Our Life Recovery programs are designed for those ready to move beyond emergency shelter and build a new foundation for life.

Through structured daily schedules, personalized case management, and care that addresses the whole person — physical, emotional, and spiritual — residents work to overcome the root causes of homelessness, poverty, addiction, and other life struggles. The aim is lasting stability, sobriety, and a clear sense of purpose.

6 Areas of Emphasis

Spiritual Life

Chapel services, devotions, and Bible studies that point residents to Jesus Christ as the source of lasting change. While residents aren’t required to share our faith, they will hear about Him during their time here.

Recovery

Counseling, classes, and support groups for those overcoming drug or alcohol addiction, pornography, gambling, and other destructive patterns — as well as healing from the effects of chronic poverty or abuse.

Work Training

On-site work assignments, job readiness classes, and internship or job shadowing opportunities to prepare for stable employment — along with chances to give back through community service.

Life Skills

Classes in financial management, parenting, computer basics, healthy boundaries, conflict resolution, anger management, and other skills for everyday life.

Education

Support for earning a high school equivalency diploma or pursuing college or vocational training, with guidance from staff and volunteers each step of the way.

Health & Wellness

Nutrition guidance and healthy living education, fitness opportunities and wellness classes through partner organizations, and help accessing medical care when needed.

Where to Begin

Life Recovery for men begins at our Bethel Mission shelter and continues at the Door of Faith life recovery center. The free one-year program includes structured classes, work assignments, recovery groups, and spiritual development.

Bethel Mission

1310 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Door of Faith

6701 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA

Life Recovery for women and mothers with children takes place at the Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. The free program lasts up to two years and offers classes, counseling, job training, spiritual development, and supportive services for children.

Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children

3800 E. Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA