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October 2, 2018

Valley Hope To Celebrate Grand Opening Of Its Oklahoma City Outpatient Facility

Valley Hope leaders will join public, business and community officials from across the city in celebrating the opening of Valley Hope’s new Oklahoma City outpatient facility on Oct. 10.

September 10, 2018

Recovery on Campus: Five Ways to Stay Sober in College

Back to school season finds students flocking to college campuses to begin or resume their higher learning experience. With all of the social and academic pressures involved with collegiate life, how do students in recovery avoid triggers and maintain their sobriety? Outside of academic demands, the college experience is often synonymous with parties where drugs […]

August 20, 2018

About Addiction

A Faith Leaders Role | Treatment & Recovery

Faith and community leaders can help individuals and families impacted by addiction. They can lift up messages of support. They can also provide information on how to access services for substance use disorder if necessary. Knowing how to respond to these events can make a huge difference in how the individual, family and community copes […]

July 12, 2018

Road To Recovery

10 Ideas for Summer Sober Fun

Use the summer months to … and your community. Remember, if you are not having fun in recovery, you are doing it wrong | Valley Hope

July 1, 2018

Valley Hope News

Valley Hope Launches Mobile Site

Valley Hope launched its first ever mobile website on July 1. The mobile site will give users faster access to Valley Hope information and resources, as well as allow the organization to be more responsive to recent changes in web search. To access the mobile site, go to ValleyHope.org from your cell phone or other […]

June 14, 2018

About Addiction

Breaking the Silence: Suicide and Addiction

Suicide. It’s a subject that no one likes to talk about. Yet suicide is a reality, especially for those struggling with addiction and/or mental illness. Data shows that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the Unites States, which means approximately 44,965 Americans die by suicide each year. Why? Who are these individuals? […]

June 7, 2018

About Addiction

The Family’s Role in Treatment and Recovery

Addiction is a family disease. It can damage and destroy even the strongest of families. Recovery is equally powerful. It transforms families, providing hope and healing that can repair and strengthen even the most broken of family ties.

June 6, 2018

Valley Hope News

Dr. Merlynn Colip named to Ingram’s ‘50 Kansans You Should Know’ annual list

Valley Hope co-founder Merlynn “Lynn” Colip has been named to the 2018 list of “50 Kansans You Should Know” published by Ingram’s magazine. The Kansas City, Mo., based publication for business and community news has honored 50 Kansans and 50 Missourians annually since 2011. “I want to congratulate Doctor Colip on this recognition from Ingram’s,” […]

June 4, 2018

Valley Hope News

Valley Hope receives Daniels Fund grant

Valley Hope was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Daniels Fund of Denver to support continuing care programs for Colorado residents. The grant will be active for 12 months, starting in May 2018, and will provide at least 65 patients with financial assistance. This is the second such grant awarded by the Daniels Fund to Valley Hope.

May 31, 2018

About Addiction

The Impact of Spirituality on Addiction Treatment

Spirituality has been in Valley Hope’s DNA since day one. The seeds of Valley Hope were planted over 50 years ago, between a physician and a minister who were at a loss for how to help an alcoholic community member. What an extraordinary beginning…a man trained in science and a man trained in faith working […]