Hopewell

Hopewell Hopewell is a therapeutic farm community for adults with mental illness located in Mesopotamia, Ohio.

In addition to work crews, residents work with their clinical manager to select from a wide range of other therapeutic and interest groups such as:

Anger management Dual diagnosis issues

Equine Assisted Psy- Music - Instruction & per-
chotherapy formance opportunities

Dialectical Behavior Independent living skills
Therapy (shopping, cooking, etc)

Money management Creative expression

Meditation and Spirituality

High school diploma and other educational programs

02/02/2026

Day 1 of 30 Words for 30 Days to celebrate 30 Years

✨Restorative✨
re·stor·a·tive — having the ability to restore health, strength, or well-being

Today’s word is shared by Hopewell’s Clinical Director, Daniel Horne, who has been part of the Hopewell community for 14 years. For Daniel, restorative reflects Hopewell’s commitment to creating space for healing, renewal, and the steady rebuilding of strength over time.

💬 We’d love to hear from you—share your stories, memories, or a word that captures how Hopewell has impacted your life by commenting below!

02/02/2026

🎆 Hopewell's 30th Anniversary 🎆

This February, Hopewell proudly celebrates a milestone that speaks to three decades of commitment, compassion, and belief in recovery. Thirty years ago, Hopewell welcomed its very first resident—marking the beginning of a mission that has since touched countless lives.

What began as a vision rooted in dignity, purpose, and meaningful work has grown into a vibrant, healing community. Since that first resident arrived, Hopewell has remained steadfast in its belief that recovery is not just about symptom management, but about connection, responsibility, and rediscovering one’s sense of self. Over the past 30 years, residents have come to Hopewell during some of the most vulnerable chapters of their lives—and together, we have cultivated an environment where growth feels possible.

February serves as both a moment of reflection and a celebration of all that has been built since that first step was taken. It is a time to honor the residents who have trusted Hopewell with their journeys, the staff who have dedicated their hearts and talents to this work, and the families and community members who have supported and sustained our mission along the way.

To mark this milestone, Hopewell will be celebrating all month long. Throughout February, we will be sharing stories, reflections, and memories that capture the heart of Hopewell and the many ways it has shaped lives over the past 30 years. As part of this celebration, we are launching a special campaign—“30 Words for 30 Days to celebrate 30 Years.” Each day, we will highlight one word that reflects the feelings, experiences, and impact of Hopewell, as shared by residents, staff, families, and members of the surrounding community. These words—simple yet powerful—offer a glimpse into what Hopewell has meant to those who know it best.

Through seasons of change, Hopewell has continued to evolve while staying true to its core values. Programs have expanded, approaches have deepened, and understanding of mental health has grown—but the heart of Hopewell remains the same: people supporting people, doing real work, and finding hope through shared purpose.

As we celebrate 30 years since welcoming our first resident, we do so with deep gratitude and pride. This anniversary is not just a marker of time, but a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the enduring belief that healing happens best in community. We look ahead with optimism, inspired by our past and energized for the work still to come.

Thank you for being a part of our mission & story!

Embarking on stage one of Syrup Season! 🍁 The Hopewell team officially kicked off maple syrup season by taking the first...
01/27/2026

Embarking on stage one of Syrup Season! 🍁

The Hopewell team officially kicked off maple syrup season by taking the first hands-on steps in the process—cutting and preparing sap bags to collect sap water from the trees. With teamwork, focus, and a lot of good energy, a dedicated seven-person squad of staff and residents came together to prep an impressive 700 sap bags. To keep spirits and energy high during the work crew, everyone enjoyed maple cookies made with Hopewell syrup and hot apple cider crafted from Hopewell’s own apples. This early-season work lays the foundation for the entire maple syrup harvest and reflects the collaboration, care, and sense of community that define Hopewell.

🧠 💚 Clinical benefits of meaningful work for individuals living with serious mental illness include:

✅ Increased sense of purpose, structure, and daily routine.
✅ Opportunities to build confidence, mastery, and self-efficacy.
✅ Improved social connection and teamwork skills.
✅ Support for emotional regulation through physical activity and time outdoors.
✅ Reinforcement of recovery-oriented goals through contribution and responsibility.

Visit Hopewell's YouTube page to see the Syrup Process in its Entirety!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc4N8u3Z9UI

🍁Better Together: A Maple-Made Match🍁A chance meeting at Leadership Geauga’s class of 2026 between Chief Executive Offic...
01/26/2026

🍁Better Together: A Maple-Made Match🍁

A chance meeting at Leadership Geauga’s class of 2026 between Chief Executive Officer Colleen Welder and Renee Delafranconi, co-owner with her husband Pierre of Butternut Maple Farm in Burton, is leading to a sweet collaboration.

Renee and Pierre recently visited Hopewell to take a tour and learn about our sugaring operation. “We were so impressed with Hopewell; we were talking about you for weeks,” Renee said. Renee and Pierre are providing expertise to Hopewell staff in our sugaring “rebuilding year” that will improve processes and make them more efficient.

Hopewell runs a sugar house, built in 2014 with generous donor support, and harvests sap from our 750-maple tree sugarbush. Each year staff and residents spend a day in the woods, tapping trees for sap and processing maple syrup the farm uses year-round. Residents love the opportunity to connect with nature and work hard. Maple syrup, maple candy, maple sugar, maple cream. . . what reward could be sweeter, especially since it’s Hopewell-made! Thank you Renee & Pierre, we look forward to partnering with you this season!

*Pictured are Hopewell staff Doreen, Kellie, Theresa, Andy, Mickey, and Floyd, with Renee and Pierre Delafranconi and an evaporator, just one of their big shiny sugaring machines.*

✨ Meet a Hopewell Team Member ✨ “How can Hopewell produce a lot more food to add to the nutrition program?” That’s the q...
01/22/2026

✨ Meet a Hopewell Team Member ✨

“How can Hopewell produce a lot more food to add to the nutrition program?” That’s the question new Garden Manager, Floyd Davis, has been asking since he joined Hopewell.

For several years, in addition to a produce farm, Floyd ran two restaurants in Kinsman along with his wife – a fine dining experience and a take-out pizza shop. He said, “I worked seven days a week for years, but we recently decided to slow down. We sold the restaurants and downsized vegetable production.” But before he left, Tracy O., a restaurant worker who was also on staff at Hopewell, told him about the open Garden Manager position. Floyd was intrigued and joined the Hopewell team in November 2025.

Cold rain, snow, and wind don’t stop Floyd! He has had great success in the business he ran on his family farm, growing vegetables in high tunnel greenhouses without supplemental heat and light. His farm supplied vegetables in volume to restaurants, schools, colleges, universities, wholesale, and for community sponsored agriculture.

Looking ahead, Floyd has big plans for the coming year, such as bringing year-round vegetable production to the farm. Other plans include growing flowers, landscaping around the property, and revamping the garden crew. He looks forward to working with residents.

Thank you, Floyd, for everything you do for Hopewell! 🍅 🥕

As proud members of the American Residential Treatment Association, we are honored to stand alongside a client-centered ...
01/20/2026

As proud members of the American Residential Treatment Association, we are honored to stand alongside a client-centered collective of programs working together to bring healing, hope, and compassionate care to those in need. To check out Hopewell as well as the many other ARTA program please visit:

📌 https://www.artausa.org/

~January. 19th, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 🤝~ As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our outreach efforts ha...
01/19/2026

~January. 19th, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 🤝~

As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our outreach efforts have invited us to pause and think deeply about the meaning of community and gratitude. Connecting with our neighbors and community partners reminded us that progress is built through service, shared purpose, and care for one another. We are grateful for the relationships that strengthen our community and for the opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy by showing up with open hearts, humility, and a commitment to serving together.

Thank you to Teri Falkenstein at Skypoint Recovery & Meghan Waitkus Superior Behavioral Health for allowing us to continue to build community together through the latest Cleveland Give Connect Receive Luncheon.

As we dive into the New Year, January’s Mental Wellness Month invites us to pause, reflect, and prioritize our well-bein...
01/02/2026

As we dive into the New Year, January’s Mental Wellness Month invites us to pause, reflect, and prioritize our well-being. A fresh year brings new possibilities—and a reminder that caring for our mental health is just as important as setting goals or resolutions. This month, we’re encouraging our community to embrace rest, connection, and compassion for ourselves and one another as we step into the year ahead with intention, balance, and hope.

For more information on the services Hopewell provides please visit us at hopewellcommunity.org

12/31/2025

As we ring in the New Year, we pause with full hearts to reflect on the strength, compassion, and connection that define our community. From residents, staff, and families to our generous community partners, your continued support and collaboration make our work possible and meaningful. Together, we have built a nurturing, healing environment rooted in trust, care, and shared purpose. As we step into the year ahead, we do so with deep gratitude for each person and partner who walks alongside Hopewell, helping us grow, serve, and move forward with hope.

We are wishing all of you a safe, warm, and Happy New Year, from our community to yours 🫶 🎆

✨ Hopewell Lantern Festival 2025 ✨The annual Hopewell Lantern Festival was a beautiful nighttime celebration of light in...
12/18/2025

✨ Hopewell Lantern Festival 2025 ✨

The annual Hopewell Lantern Festival was a beautiful nighttime celebration of light in the darkness and the strength of our community. As lanterns glowed beneath the stars, Hopewell residents, staff, alumni, and families gathered together to share connection, reflection, and joy. The evening honored the journeys we have walked and the bonds that continue to unite us, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, light is found in community. We enjoyed poetry reading, a light processional, festive refreshments, and a fire show. Together, we illuminated the night and celebrated the hope that carries us forward. 🏮✨

"Hopewell has been a life-changer for my family. Never has a place ever treated my son or me with such kindness and dign...
12/16/2025

"Hopewell has been a life-changer for my family. Never has a place ever treated my son or me with such kindness and dignity. I go to sleep every night knowing he is at peace.

No one intends or wants to travel on this difficult path of mental health struggles but with Hopewell, my son and my family no longer travel alone. We now have support and hope."- Hopewell Parent

As we approach the end of the year, please consider making a donation to help ensure compassionate mental health care continues for those who need it most. Thank you for supporting our community! 💚

You can give a gift by visiting our website at the link below or calling Ann Thompson, Director of Development at 440-247-0912.

https://hopewellcommunity.org/support-us/donate/?bbFormId=bd9d1f9f-88ad-48c9-8493-8c31e64cddb5

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9637 State Route 534
Middlefield, OH
44062

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