Since 1956, Guest House has offered hope and healing for men and women religious suffering from addiction.
Guest House stands as a beacon of hope to clergy and men and women religious who are suffering with alcohol and drug addiction.Â
Process or behavioral addictions, such as cluttering, hoarding, internet/digital, and spending addictions, can be just as debilitating, affecting every aspect of life.
Serving priests, deacons, brothers and seminarians who suffer from substance use disorders, process addictions and compulsive overeating.
Addressing the challenges of addiction, behavioral health, and other compulsive disorders that are faced by women religious.
Guest House offers educational programs that promote wellness for Church and religious leadership communities.Â
A holistic approach to treatment and care that is based on the spirituality of the 12-Step recovery model. Guest House is making a difference.
A holistic approach to treatment and care that is based on the spirituality of the 12-Step recovery model. Guest House is making a difference.
Our mission is to provide the information, education, treatment and care needed to assure that Catholic clergy, men and women religious, and seminarians suffering from alcoholism, addictions, and other behavioral health conditions have the best opportunity for quality recovery and overall health and wellness.
Guest House utilizes a holistic approach, dealing with the spiritual, physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of the respective addictions.
Over 70 years ago, the National Catholic Council on Addiction (NCCA) was formed to bring a message of healing and hope to addicted persons and those who love them. Affiliated with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the NCCA is committed to assisting its members to a greater awareness and acceptance of alcoholism, other chemical addictions, and prevention issues. With the support of Guest House, the NCCA is announcing a new initiative that seeks to connect people with existing resources in order to help bring healing and recovery to more people struggling with addictions.
Interdisciplinary and personal plans are created for each of our clients.Â
A holistic and spiritual approach
to health and wellness
Providing a variety of educational programs for leadership and our community.
Effective treatment begins with a comprehensive understanding.
Quality recovery includes continued care and reinforcing learned skills in daily life.Â
Opening remarks from our founder, Austin Ripley, followed by reflections from Guest House staff.
Our approach empowers our clients to mindfully address substance use disorders, process addictions, compulsive overeating, and other behavioral health challenges. Guest House is staffed by licensed, certified, on-site clinical and spiritual professionals who are dedicated to the unique needs of Catholic clergy and religious in their journey to recovery. Guest House augments residential treatment with strong aftercare support programs, educational workshops, and alumni reunions and retreats.
Holistic healing includes all aspects of wellness, including a physical evaluation and treatment program that is customized to our guests’ needs.
We offer spiritual retreats and outreach programs that are open to alumni as well as to members of clergy and religious orders who have participated in other recovery programs.
Guest House offers a unique continuing-care program that is based on our clients’ individual needs. Unlike many programs, ours extends five years after guests leave and helps keep them on the path to recovery.
We offer a holistic approach to treatment and care that is based on the spirituality of the 12-Step recovery model. Guest House clients who are in addiction recovery are encouraged to attend local meetings
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Guest House, Inc., included in the Official Catholic Directory, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, licensed and CARF accredited health care provider and specializes in addiction treatment for Catholic clergy and men and women religious. We rely on philanthropy from individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations to carry out our ministry.