Joseph House

Meet our transportation coordinator – Donnie Lionberger – who joined our team last October after receiving treatment from Joseph House on his own recovery journey. In his role, Donnie helps our clients get to and from appointments and activities, but it's so much more than that. Donnie's personal journey is an inspiration to our clients. "I feel like I am paying it forward," he shares. "It's an honor to work with veterans in recovery and help them succeed."

A recent Psychology Today article delves into the importance of peer support in addiction recovery: https://bit.ly/474ZGaf. Our Executive Director Alicia Patterson couldn't agree more. "It gives our clients hope," she shared. "Seeing people who have lived through similar experiences – who have been through the trenches and come out on the other side.” We're proud to share that we have peer support specialists on the Joseph House team!

“Joseph House is a place where I can work on myself at my own pace,” shares Ira H. – a U.S. Air Force veteran. “It’s a great place to turn your life around. It’s truly been a blessing to me.”

Thanks to the men and women who sustain our great nation through hard work and determination. Happy Labor Day!

Have you had the chance to visit our new building in Camp Washington yet? We're proud to display the seals of the six branches of the United States Armed Forces in our lobby area. Photos courtesy: Phil Armstrong

Here’s a look inside one of the single-occupancy rooms at our new home in Camp Washington. These rooms give our clients suffering from PTSD the individual space necessary to lessen triggers and associated symptoms. Photo courtesy: Phil Armstrong

Thanks again to the Cincinnati Reds and United Way of Greater Cincinnati for hosting us last week. We appreciate their ongoing support of our veterans and their families. You can check out video of our team on the field at Great American Ball Park here: https://bit.ly/46PHOAl.

“The camaraderie of all the veteran clientele here at the Joseph House has proven to be extremely beneficial to my recovery. That, coupled with the well-qualified staff, has made the road to recovery appear to be more achievable than I could have imagined. There is always support available from staff and fellow clients. The facility far surpasses all expectations and provides the environment for all of my needs. With the new site, I am able to be independent, even with physical limitations. The staff and residents are so courteous and thoughtful of my needs. I feel very positive about being at the Joseh House while on the road to recovery.” -Murrie C.

Thanks to the Cincinnati Reds and United Way of Greater Cincinnati for their continued support through the Reds Country Cares program, which is focused on recovery awareness throughout the month of August. During Tuesday night's game, they presented us with a check for $1,000 to help support our veterans and their families. 

Please help us welcome our newest team member – James McCombs. He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and started with Joseph House last week as a licensed therapist. In his role, James is developing treatment plans and supporting our veterans on their recovery journey. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ohio State University and a master’s degree in clinical and mental health counseling from Xavier University. James previously worked in private practice where he treated clients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and relationship trauma. As the grandson of a Marine Corps veteran, he is passionate about working with those who have served our country.