Garden Home Ministries

GHM provides holistic care for female victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking due to substance-use coercion. We're a 501 (c) (3) Ministry-Human Service Organization focused on three areas of service: advocacy, outreach, and housing. We operationalize this mission through the Sunflower House, a certified sober living facility in partnership with WestPARR, an affiliate of the National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR). Referrals are from Dual Diagnosed Residential Treatment programs and correctional facilities, per discharge planning, to provide a secure home plan for women who might otherwise be unhoused. Our home provides a safe and peer-supportive recovery community.

Garden Home Ministries provides women who suffer from substance use disorder an opportunity to address their social determinants of health. Women who suffer from SUD and mental disorders are likely to be exploited and trafficked due to their vulnerabilities. Consequently, we bridge financial gaps for each resident based on their specific needs. Sunflower House provides a safe, structured therapeutic environment that offers hope, health, and wellness.

In addition to a safe residence, we provide each resident with a physical address to receive SNAP benefits, ensuring participation in community partnerships for dental, medical, and behavioral health services, as well as access to certified recovery specialists, case management, and service coordination. We offer peer-supported permanent housing to alleviate time-constrained pressure, enabling focused individual care and the development of recovery capital for long-term recovery.

Testimonials:

Sunflower House has played a huge role in my recovery journey. When I came in, I needed a safe and stable

environment where I could focus on rebuilding my life, and that’s exactly what I found. The accountability helped

me stay on track, even on the difficult days, and the support and encouragement I received reminded me that I

wasn’t alone.-Jamie 🌻

Garden home ministries has helped me change my life. I used to be nothing but a street rat, but thanks to them

I’m a respectable young woman now. Thank you garden home ministries! -Rose 🌻

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am an addict. I have been addicted since my teens and just turned 50 this past

February so needless yet sad to say I have been in and out of many programs. So what could possibly be different

this time one might ask? Well, it's simple...the answer is love. Love that one can only share with others through

Jesus Christ. And it is that love, the unconditional love of God in all it's glory and blessings that has been showered

upon me since even prior to entering Sunflower House, by the awesome and amazing Char Dominic(whom I like to

refer to as soul food cuz it's true ). At Sunflower House, unlike anywhere else I've recovered thus far, I know

without question I am truly cared about and loved. I am loved and learning how to show love to others here.

Thank you for this beautiful opportunity and blessing.-Jenn 🌻

My name is Lisa and i am an alcoholic. My road down recovery was never my choice. After all, I am an

educated woman who had a name for myself in the corporate world. However, i became very ill, unable to

work, and drowned myself into alcoholism. My journey in rehabilitation wasn't easy. It was a new world

and a constant struggle. I was almost ready to give up. However, I was told about Garden Home Ministries

and Ms. Char. They said that she had a wonderful reputation in the recovery world in Pittsburgh. She ran

a wonderful three quarter based on the principles and God. And they were right! Not only is the Garden

Home a beautiful home, it is run with direct rules and love. Ms. Char shows her love to each one of use,

singular and plural. And she has an open door policy. We can call her at anytime we need her. She takes

care of our home and us ladies with a motherly spirit. I love Ms. Char and I am grateful to be in her home

in my recovery journey. I would gladly and with ease recommend Garden Home Ministries to any lady that

is ready to move to the next chapter in her recovery life. They would be safe in Ms. Char's hands.

Thank you,- Lisa 🌻

Garden Home Ministries and The Sunflower have played an important role in my recovery from drugs and

alcohol. They have given me a safe place where I can focus on healing, rebuilding my life, and learning how

to live without relying on substances. Through the support, structure, and encouragement I have received, I

have learned the importance of accountability, honesty, and making better choices. Being around people

who understand recovery has helped me feel less alone and has reminded me that change is possible.

The Sunflower has helped me develop life skills, build confidence, and work through challenges that I faced

during my addiction. It has given me opportunities to grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally while

continuing my journey of sobriety. Shelly-House Manager 🌻