2023 — Hope United

Hope United opened Tyler’s Redemption Place – the first Recovery Community Organization (RCO) in Summit County, Ohio. It is one of only eleven RCO’s in Ohio. (An RCO is an independent, non-profit organization led and governed by representatives of local communities of recovery.)

This beautiful new log cabin facility offers much needed support for individuals seeking long-term recovery. We would not have come this far without the generous support of our donors.

Hope United, through Tyler’s Redemption Place, remains focused on the mission to offer hope to individuals and families impacted by a substance use disorder. We are working hard each day to continue to break the stigma and educate the community on the disease of addiction.

Monthly Visits

Tyler’s Redemption Place hosted its first meeting in March of 2023, and as the number of meetings and events increased each month, so has the attendance - with an average of 717 visitors per month. September, which was Recovery Month, was filled with special events on the weekends to celebrate recovery. We had more than 1100 visits at the RCO that month!

137 visitors in March; 705 visitors in April; 592 visitors in May; 683 visitors in June; 729 visitors in July; 850 visitors in August; 1126 visitors in September; 914 visitors in October

Number of visitors each month at Tyler’s Redemption Place since opening in March, 2023.

Certifications and Memberships

Hope United, through Tyler’s Redemption Place, has worked hard this past year to become certified with many reputable organizations:

Certified as a Peer Run Organization (PRO) through Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services
Member of OhioPRO
Member of ARCO (Alliance for Recovery Centered Organizations) through Faces and Voices of Recovery
Designated as a Recovery Friendly Workplace in Summit County
One of the Ohio test sites for a National Certification for Recovery Community Organizations

Summit County ADM Provider

Hope United and Tyler’s Redemption Place became a Summit County ADM Provider, and since that time have been able to hire a Certified Peer Supporter and an Intake Coordinator. The RCO began offering Drop-In hours in September, opening the doors six days a week for peer support, resources, and connection. Since that time, we have been able to support 18 individuals, helping several find treatment. Since August, we have been able to connect, partner and build a strong resource list to serve all who enter the doors at Tyler’s Redemption Place.

NEW STAFF:

Brian Boyd, Certified Peer Supporter
Maggie Walker, Intake Coordinator

AS A DROP-IN CENTER, TYLER’S REDEMPTION PLACE CAN HELP:

Walk-in for certified peer support
Help finding treatment or detox
Connection with resources
Assistance with a recovery plan
Recovery-focused conversations
Hope and encouragement

DROP-IN HOURS:

Monday 1PM - 7PM
Tuesday 11AM - 7PM
Wednesday 11AM - 7PM
Thursday 11AM - 7PM
Friday 11AM - 7PM
Saturday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY

In seven short months, Hope United has hosted an array of pro-social events at Tyler’s Redemption Place that focus on the importance of connection and community for individuals in recovery and the families who have been impacted by addiction.

391 attended the Grand Opening Open House held on April 16, 2023. See the photos from the grand opening >HERE<.
47 mothers attended our Bereaved Mother’s Day Tea in May in partnership with Keys to Serenity.
20 new peer supporters trained with by the Summit County ADM Board.
51 attended the Turning Point Event with Summit County Judges.
46 attended a Fall Retreat for the Summit County Judges.
55 people attended our first Country Concert for Recovery.
96 people attended a Recovery Bonfire.
31 people attended a Recovery Event for On the Road of Recovery.
25 people attended Halloween Movie Night.
50 attended our first Recovery Cornhole Tournament
2 Game Nights were sponsored by Hartville Church of Christ, with 74 people in attendance.
Hosted 137 motorcycle riders as a stop for Ride 4 Recovery to benefit Hope Recovery Community.
25 fans attended an OSU Game Time Watch Party (sponsored by DeCheco’s Pizza).
38 people attended our Overdose Awareness Day; with 24 Narcan kits distributed.
63 people attended a July 4th Recovery Picnic.
90 people attended our annual Remembrance Service Open House, where we remembered 141 lives lost to addiction or overdose.

WEEKLY MEETINGS

Monday

Monday Bible Study for Men meets weekly at 11 AM
Community Service Day every Monday 1 - 4 PM
Drop the Rock Recovery Meetings meets every other Monday at 6 PM

Tuesday

Lakemore Midday Group (AA) meets weekly at 1 PM
Steps to Serinity (AA) meets weekly at 6 PM

Wednesday

The Well grief support group meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 – 8 PM
Heroin Anonymous (HA) meets weekly at 7:30 PM

Thursday

Yoga for Recovery meets weekly at 6 PM
Loving with Grace Family Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 – 8 PM

Friday

OhioGuidestone Workforce 360° Support Program for job training every Friday from 1:30 - 4:30 PM
No Matter What (AA) meets weekly Friday at 3 PM

Saturday

Cardio Drumming with Sandy weekly at 9 AM
Zentangle Art (Talk and Tangle with Miranda - Certified Peer Support) meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 11 AM
Question and Answers Recovery Meeting (AA) meets weekly at 1 PM
Hope Arise, faith-based women’s 7-week program. (offered periodically through the year)
Service Saturday (offered one Saturday per month excluding winter months)