On Franklin Street in Centerville, you will find T.J.’s Place of Hope. This non-profit organization is 100% funded by donations, and is a place for teens and young adults to gather and discuss recovery from addiction and other destructive behaviors and habits.

T.J.’s Place of hope was founded shortly after 18-year-old T.J. Whitehead tragically took his own life in November 2005, after battling addiction throughout his teen years. T.J.’s Place of Hope was created as a safe place for teens and young adults (ages 12-25) to share their stories of addiction with peers – a place T.J. would have looked for during his own struggles.

T.J.’s Place of Hope offers several different ways to help teens, young adults, and their parents:

• gathering place for teens and young adults with similar struggles
• weekly meetings
• peer encouragement and re-enforcement
• discussions to identify choices, life skills, and how to build supportive relationships
• financial assistance for healthy alternatives
• resources for youth (and their families) for education and treatment
• a safe, confidential, and nurturing environment that encourages recovery

In March 2006, a tree was planted in memory of T.J. at the Arbors of Milford nursing home where T.J. worked.

If you or someone you know is between the ages of 12-25 and struggling with addiction or other destructive behaviors, please reach out to T.J.’s Place of Hope.

T.J.’s Place of Hope
85 East Franklin Street
Centerville, OH 45459

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