The Lantern has helped me learn to live harmoniously with others. By opening up and discussing my thoughts and concerns with fellow residents, I am better able to share with them and put myself in their places. This, in turn, allows me to understand their points of view and overcome resentments. Ultimately, I am more equipped to face life and its daily challenges rather than trying to escape from them.”
— Anonymous
This place has given me hope and an entirely new sense of belonging and importance. Being mentally, physically and spiritually bankrupt upon entering into The Lantern, my life had reached an all-time low. I no longer felt the desire to continue on with life. I was homeless, helpless and hopeless. I began to listen and follow a few simple suggestions. Over time my life began to take on significance and the joy for life I once had possessed slowly began to return. I have been a resident for almost 3 months now, and I am already beginning to reap the benefits this program has to offer. I owe my life and very existence to this program and a ‘God of my understanding’.”
— Anonymous
I can honestly say that The Lantern and all of the people involved with its efforts have helped save my life. Before being accepted into this “home of recovery” I was completely lost and had no hope of ever getting out of the personal hell I was living in. My life was in total ruin and out of control. On my own, there was absolutely no way to break free from the bondage that alcohol had over me. I saw a life without alcohol unattainable and miserable. How disillusioned and troubled I truly was.

In sobriety I have found a new purpose and lease on life. The Lantern and my “brothers” I have met here have shown me that there is more fun in sobriety than I ever imagined. I shared more good times and laughs in my stay at The Lantern than in all my previous years of using. The camaraderie and brotherhood I have found here has been amazing, and crucial to my recovery and life-long sobriety.

The groups, meetings and fellowship that The Lantern provides has given me the tools I need to overcome any situation in which I would have previously turned to drugs and alcohol to cope. My brain and way of thinking needed to be completely retrained, and the 90 day in-patient program here at The Lantern helped that transformation begin.

This “home” is a haven of hope to all struggling with addiction and despair. I will be forever grateful to The Lantern and all involved with keeping these doors open to those who are looking to make a positive change in their lives.”
— Anonymous