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 service plans, 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. Our aim is lasting life transformation, including sobriety and stability.

Our programs include customized educational tracks and flexible timelines, typically averaging 8 to 12 months, so each resident can grow at a pace that honors their story while still moving forward with purpose.

6 Areas of Emphasis

Spiritual Growth

Chapel services, devotions, and Bible studies that point residents to Jesus Christ as the source of lasting change. Individuals experience meaningful opportunities to be introduced to the Gospel, grow in Christ, and become part of a healthy Christian community. Participants are not required to share our faith, but they will hear about Jesus daily.

Sobriety + Mental & Emotional Stability

Counseling, classes, and support groups for those overcoming drug, alcohol or other addictions, as well as healing from the effects of chronic poverty or abuse. Individuals work toward an improved ability to self-regulate, reduce stress and maintain stability without mood altering substances.

Gainful Employment

On-site work assignments, job readiness classes, and other opportunities to prepare for stable employment — along with chances to give back through community service. Residents also receive assistance in earning their high school equivalency diploma and/or enrolling in college classes. Individuals complete our program with increased employability and workplace productivity.

Life Skills

Classes in financial management, parenting, computer basics, healthy boundaries, conflict resolution, anger management, and other skills for everyday life. Individuals graduate with an improved ability to live independently and manage daily responsibilities.

Healthy Community Networks

Guidance and encouragement in building healthy community networks that can support and uplift residents long after they leave our care. This includes church and small group participation, recovery groups, healthy friendships, volunteerism and more.

Secure Housing

Support and assistance in securing safe, stable and affordable housing when residents are nearing graduation. This goes beyond solely finding housing — we want to ensure residents are equipped to sustain their living situation long-term.

Where to Begin

Life Recovery for men takes place at our Door of Faith life recovery center. The free program (typically 8-12 months) includes life skills classes, job readiness training and assignments, recovery counseling, community building, spiritual development and more.

Door of Faith
6701 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA

Life Recovery for women takes place at our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. The free program (typically 8-12 months) includes life skills classes, job readiness training and assignments, recovery counseling, community building, spiritual development and more. Plus, we offer personalized care and support for children.

Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children

3800 E. Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA