Our Story

Built on a belief that every person deserves a path to healing

Joy & Hope Residential Facility was founded on the conviction that recovery is possible for everyone — with the right environment, the right support, and the right people beside you.

How we began

Joy & Hope was established after its founders witnessed firsthand the gap in quality residential care for adults navigating serious mental health challenges. Too many individuals were cycling through hospitals, emergency services, and streets — not because care was unavailable, but because the right level of supportive, structured residential care was scarce.

We opened our doors to fill that gap: offering a warm, professionally staffed home where adults could stabilize, build skills, and reclaim their independence — at whatever pace recovery required.

Today, we serve individuals referred by hospitals, county mental health departments, social workers, and community partners who trust us to provide consistent, high-quality care.

Our story

Our Mission

To provide compassionate, structured residential care that empowers adults with mental health and recovery needs to achieve stability, independence, and a meaningful quality of life.

Our Vision

A community where every person living with mental health challenges has access to a safe, dignified home and the professional support needed to thrive — not just survive.

Our core values

These principles guide every decision we make — from staffing and programming to the daily rhythms of life in our facility.

Compassion

We lead with empathy, treating every resident with dignity and unconditional positive regard.

Safety

A structured, secure environment where residents feel protected and can focus on healing.

Community

We build belonging through connection — between residents, staff, and the wider community.

Excellence

Evidence-informed practices delivered by trained, licensed, and dedicated professionals.

Accountability

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of care, transparency, and ethical conduct.

Growth

Every resident has the capacity to heal. We nurture that potential every single day.

Our leadership team

Experienced clinicians and administrators committed to the highest standard of residential care.

Dr. Sandra Morris

Executive Director

Licensed clinical social worker with 20+ years in behavioral health administration and community mental health.

Marcus Thompson, LMFT

Clinical Director

Marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma-informed care and dual diagnosis treatment.

Priya Nair, RN

Director of Nursing

Registered nurse with specialized training in psychiatric care and medication management protocols.