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About Us
Our Approach
The RHP takes the approach that recovery and reentry are difficult and help is needed. We start this process by meeting our clients where they are in their life. Our approach is treat substance use as a disease and we look for ways to help those that are struggling with it. We work to remove the barriers our clients face by giving them treatment as part of their housing. We offer therapy, counseling, assessments, groups and assistance in connecting with housing and employment. The RHP utilizes an evidenced based approach to treatment. Clients can utilize Recovery Support Services, Mental Health Outpatient Services or, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services to assist them make a positive change.
our story
The RHP was founded in 2018 on the ideal, that everyone needs hope. Hope gives us the motivation to make changes that are vital to have a life worth living. Our thought was to work with those that need it most in our community, the members of our community that are in recovery and reentry. We believe that no one is beyond helping. We carefully work with our clients to rebuild their sense of worth and self esteem. In the end we want them to know they are worthy of all good things in life and we are here to help them get there. The RHP now operates 14 Recovery homes and 1 Respite home in the Springfield, MO area and the clients in these homes are able to receive treatment as part of their housing.
Three E's of Reentry
Research has proven that improving one or all three of Education, Environment and Employment is the biggest factor in lowering the recidivism rate and assists in finding a successful reentry experience.
About Us
Dean A Miller, LMSW, MSCJ, CRADC, BIP, MRT
Dean A Miller, LMSW, MSCJ, CRADC, BIP, MRT
Dean A Miller, LMSW, MSCJ, CRADC, BIP, MRT
Executive Director
Therapist
LMSW
About:
Dean worked in law enforcement for many years ending his career as a Chief of Police. During his career he felt that the reentry process was broken and in need of change. After retiring from law enforcement, Dean decided to work in the Mental Health field. It was during that time that he felt a calli
Executive Director
Therapist
LMSW
About:
Dean worked in law enforcement for many years ending his career as a Chief of Police. During his career he felt that the reentry process was broken and in need of change. After retiring from law enforcement, Dean decided to work in the Mental Health field. It was during that time that he felt a calling to work with those that in reentry and suffering from substance and mental health disorders.
Since that moment Dean began the Restoration of Hope Project to address the needs of those suffering from Mental Health and Substance Use disorders. He also works with those that in reentry to help them transition from inmate to productive member of society. Dean also works with first responders to help them deal with trauma and crisis that they have to work with on a daily basis.
Bio:
Executive Director, Restoration of Hope Project
Director, 180 Degrees
Adjunct Professor, Drury University
Former President, Missouri Continuing Education Consortium
Former Vice President, Recovery Coalition of the Ozarks
Former Board Member, Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers (MCRSP)
Masters in Social Work, Louisiana State University
Masters of Science in Criminology, Texas Christian University
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice, Missouri Southern State University
Associates of Science in Law Enforcement
Batterer's Intervention Professional, Missouri Credentialing Board
CRADC, Missouri Credentialing Board
Clinical Supervisor, Missouri Credentialing Board
Kate Schumer, MRSS, CPS
Dean A Miller, LMSW, MSCJ, CRADC, BIP, MRT
Dean A Miller, LMSW, MSCJ, CRADC, BIP, MRT
Director of Housing
Case Manager
Kate has a passion for helping people who are battling addiction. Kate spent 10 years battling a substance use disorder until May 2019 when she found New Beginnings Sanctuary. While managing a sober living house for NBS she decided she would like to work in the recovery field full time. Kate is a Certified
Director of Housing
Case Manager
Kate has a passion for helping people who are battling addiction. Kate spent 10 years battling a substance use disorder until May 2019 when she found New Beginnings Sanctuary. While managing a sober living house for NBS she decided she would like to work in the recovery field full time. Kate is a Certified Peer Specialist as well as a Missouri Recovery Support Specialist working with individuals who recently found sobriety. Kate also facilitates groups and classes like SMART Recovery and Recovery Dialogue. Kate is from the Springfield area and graduated Kickapoo High School in 2011. Kate has been with the RHP since 2020. Since being with the RHP Kate has moved from CPS to Director of Housing. She consistently demonstrates her commitment and empathy to the clients of RHP. In 2022, Kate was a finalist for Missouri Department of Mental Health, Mental Health Champion.
About Us
Shannon Ballard, CPS, BIP, MRT, MAADC I
Shannon Ballard, CPS, BIP, MRT, MAADC I
Shannon Ballard, CPS, BIP, MRT, MAADC I
Certified Peer Specialist, Counselor
Case Manager
Shannon has a desire to help other dealing with substance use disorder. She has personal experience in this field which gives her a unique skill set and makes her a terrific certified peer specialist. Shannon is herself in recovery from substance use disorder and has been in recovery since
Certified Peer Specialist, Counselor
Case Manager
Shannon has a desire to help other dealing with substance use disorder. She has personal experience in this field which gives her a unique skill set and makes her a terrific certified peer specialist. Shannon is herself in recovery from substance use disorder and has been in recovery since 2019. Shannon was the first female client to come to The Restoration of Hope Project on the Department of Corrections Reentry contract. Shannon demonstrated her determination to change her life and maintained not only her recovery but also took on more and more responsibility at Restoration of Hope Project. She grew from a client to a house manager. She then began part time facilitation of SMART Recovery class. Shannon is now a CPS and MRT facilitator. She has restored family relationships that were broken before and is now married. Shannon brings that passion to work with her everyday.
Shelbi Miller
Shannon Ballard, CPS, BIP, MRT, MAADC I
Shannon Ballard, CPS, BIP, MRT, MAADC I
Office / Marketing
Manager