** Update: Son returned March 2023 *
- I had to log into…read moreanother account to enter an update since my first review was lengthy . You can scroll down to see my first as well as from a Father's perspective (John Bobbitt) review.
Chiming in for an update. Hensley House deserves nothing but personal testimonials for those researching for this subset population. My son was Hensley House 1 from February 2023 - November 2023 with complete growth, accountability, and great relationships within the homes. Given the disease, he relapsed and asked for Hensley House first during treatment discharge planning. Although he would be more home and family sick, he resounded the most happy sober and actively working the steps in recovery - it was at Hensley House. The stars aligned and a bed opened up for him! To think that Patrick Hensley would, not once but revisit, keep continual contact with the discharge coordinator on bed availability for this 1 young man. For the one, Patrick will reach out to tend that lost sheep. My eyes fill with tears to KNOW that Patrick is serving his calling. He sought my son as someone equipped and caring to reach his hand out to. Patrick seeks these men in turmoil, to walk with them, welcomes in love despite how they come through Hensley House doors, and tends to the illness in recovery for a sober life to celebrate thankfully. Come as you are. The Hensley House crew is family to each other and us. Now I'm referring to Patrick Hensley as his mission, but the house managers walk and live the same! The house mangers are fully supported, invested, and believe in their calling to be near auto pilot. The agreement is beyond thorough and these men are empowered in their own accountable journey. The requirements are from long standing learning and show for it! The guys are expected to do the work, but know it's to their gain!
Re: the homes. We were, briefly, in 1 sober living before. It was somber and desolate feeling. I toured another, more costly than Hensley House, and it was nice/fair but not nearly as clean or "home" as any 1 of the 3 Hensley House homes. I did say "home" because it is palpable from the first step in the door. The guys have more than enough to feel home. Clean... I mean clean from a mother. Comforts all as a true home. The backyard renovations (3 yards connected) are a vision coming true. Outdoor living as anyone would love. 2 pools, a bridge over connection, basketball court, TV, grills, outdoor seating, and more. Indoor pool tables, shuffleboard, game systems, etc. Fully ready to live in besides clothing and food. The beds are comfortable and fully dressed with so many pillows. Shared refrigerator for 2 residents each. Own gym equipment.
My son was in house 1 and now is in 2. All amazing and worth it. We'll drive out of town for him to be in Hensley House and the guys there. True camaraderie and transparency in working the steps. They are brothers living life in recovery. They keep each other on their phones and reach out without a hiccup. That's what my son did, called one of the guys from before when we drove up. The joy in his voice to return back home with Patrick and the guys.... priceless.
Much love to Hensley House! Patrick Hensley and all his supporting network, the house mangers, and the guys there - praying for every single one of you.