In Honduras, MSCs are working to help survivors of addiction at a dedicated recovery house, La Esperanza 2. Helping vulnerable people from greatly disadvantaged backgrounds who are suffering from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, the programme operates both residential and outpatient schemes, adapting to participants’ personal circumstances and individual needs in an area struggling with severe poverty and hardship .
Community coming together
The centre provides specialised treatment including psychological and occupational therapy, support sessions with Alcoholics Anonymous, spiritual development, preventative work with local youth groups, and recreational and sporting activities to promote both physical and mental health.
“The aim is to restore dignity, rebuild family relationships, and promote a process of integral healing, strengthening spiritual and social reintegration” writes Fr Marvin Sotelo MSC, director of the centre.
This year, we are working to support the team at La Esperanza 2 by raising funds to help the community at the centre, including 15-20 monthly residents who receive accommodation, daily meals, the necessary therapy, and pastoral care. The team here are working to raise €14,000 to cover food supplies for residents, and the work of the centre’s project coordinator, for two years.
Residential bedrooms
The kitchen area
Residential area
“This assistance would ensure the stability and sustainability of the programme, allowing the centre to continue offering a holistic recovery process for individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addictions,” writes Fr Marvin. “It will help our residents, while their families and the wider parish community also benefit, as the initiative promotes peace, social cohesion, and hope among people deeply affected by addiction.”
A special space for prayer
La Esperanza 2
Together, we’re working to foster dignity and hope for recovering addicts in a region of real need – can you help?