Lifelong Recovery Support.
The Valley Hope Promise.

After treatment, Valley Hope stands with you for life: through peer connection, community events, digital support tools, and a family that knows your journey. Whether you recently completed treatment, or you are celebrating decades of sobriety, you belong here.

You Earned Your Recovery. We’ll Help You Keep It.

  • 60 Years Serving Alumni
  • 16 Locations Across 6 States
  • 24/7 Recovery App Support Available

At Valley Hope, we believe healing happens in community, and that community doesn’t have an end date. From the moment you complete treatment, our Alumni Network becomes a permanent part of your support system.

Research is clear: sustained peer connection, accountability, and community significantly reduce the risk of relapse. Our alumni programs are built on that foundation with practical, accessible, and intentional support, designed for real life after treatment.

Whether you’ve been sober for 30 days or 30 years, Valley Hope Alumni belong to something larger than themselves. We are here to walk beside you: one step, one milestone, one day at a time.

Support at Every Stage of Recovery

From treatment discharge day to decades of sobriety, Valley Hope offers resources designed to meet you where you are.

CHESS Connections App

24/7 free recovery support at your fingertips including peer messaging, goal tracking, appointment reminders, and one-click urgent help. Powered by CHESS Health.

  • 24/7 Access
  • Peer Messaging
  • Goal Tracking
  • Always Free
Sober Events & Alumni Gatherings

Throughout the year, you are welcome to special Alumni events, sports outings, sober summer fun, holiday parties, recovery support meetings, and our popular campus Renewal Days. Valley Hope hosts sober events across all locations with new events added weekly.

  • All Locations
  • Events Added Weekly
  • Renewal Days
  • Alumni Meetings
Seasonal Alumni Magazine

A free seasonal print and digital resource curated for Alumni and loved ones. Explore helpful recovery tips, inspiring recovery stories, event listings, and community updates delivered to your inbox.

  • Curated for YOU
  • Recovery Tips
  • Community News
Voices of Hope Alumni Recovery Stories

Each September during National Recovery Month, Valley Hope collects and shares a deep archive of Alumni Recovery Journeys, told in their own words with the intention of inspiring others in their recovery.

  • Inspiration for Alumni, from Alumni
Alumni Coordinator Network

Each Valley Hope location has a dedicated Alumni Coordinator, solely dedicated to directly supporting your recovery journey and connecting you with resources, events, and community whenever you need them.

  • Local Access
  • Ongoing, Direct Support
Recovery Blog

Valley Hope’s Recovery Blog provides a deep archive of recovery expertise, family guidance, educational information about addiction and inspiring recovery stories.

  • New blogs every month
  • Explore widespread topics
  • Share with friends and family

Real People. Real Recovery.


These stories were shared by Valley Hope alumni with their permission as proof that lasting recovery is possible, and that no one has to do it alone.

“My life is amazing today. I am clear-headed and able to live life without the constant anxiety of waiting for my next drink or anxiety about what I did or said when I blacked out. I am back in school getting my Master’s Degree, I have a fulfilling job helping others, and I’ve managed to rebuild relationships. Being in recovery is pretty amazing.”

Brittany C.
Valley Hope Alumna
“My son is alive and has been clean for going on 6 years because of Valley Hope. I owe my son’s life to them. I have recommended them so many times I have lost count.”

Darren
Loved One of Alumnus
“An unbelievable life-changing experience. From top to bottom — the counselors, nurses, case managers, chaplains, and all staff — have completely opened my eyes again and changed my life.”

Daniel
Valley Hope Alumnus

Did you know?

You can explore the full Voices of Hope Alumni Stories archive. Simply choose a campaign year to explore. These stories, shared by Valley Hope Alumni, family members, and partners, offer inspiration, connection, and proof that recovery is possible. Share your favorites with someone who needs some hope. You can also download and share a free copy of the Voices of Hope Anthology.

Stay Connected!

The Valley Hope Alumni Recovery Support Team is here to be here for you with every step of your recovery journey. Make sure you receive the latest recovery resources, campus news and local event invitations by subscribing to your local Alumni News Feed and be sure to follow us on social media!
Find your local Valley Hope campus page on Facebook and check us out on Instagram and LinkedIn. Each feed provides daily inspiring recovery support, event reminders, recovery community news and MUCH more!

Always Connected. Never Alone.

The CHESS Connections App gives every Valley Hope alumnus a lifeline between meetings, events, and counseling sessions. Available every hour of every day, completely free.

Recovery Support App Features

Stay connected to your community

Message your Alumni Coordinator and peers, avoid isolation, stay close to the people who know your journey.

Track sobriety, goals, and appointments

Watch your streak grow, log private journal entries, set goals, and receive medication and appointment reminders.

One-click urgent help

When things get hard, reach out for immediate support in a single tap without having to explain everything from scratch.

Audio, video, and wellness content

Access supportive media and recovery resources to help you stay grounded between sessions and events.

Protected identity

Assign an alias so your identity is protected while still connecting with the community.

Dedicated, Direct Recovery Support

At Valley Hope, recovery is not a journey taken alone—it’s a lifelong connection nurtured through support and community. Our Alumni Program continues to grow stronger each year, providing opportunities for meaningful connection long after treatment ends. These touchpoints are more than just numbers—they represent real moments of encouragement, accountability, and shared hope. As one alumnus reflected, “I thought treatment would end and I’d be on my own. But the alumni network showed me I never have to do this alone. I have a family in recovery that lifts me up.”

Did Your Know? Over the last year:

Alumni events hosted by Valley Hope
Alumni participated
Check-in calls to Alumni after leaving treatment

You Are Never Alone.

Whether you’re a week out of treatment or celebrating decades of sobriety, your Valley Hope Alumni Community is here. Let’s keep going together.

You can also reach us any time—we’re here for you 24/7 at (800) 544-5101.