A Bit About Us
Living Hope Addiction Ministries (LHAM) is a faith-based drug and alcohol treatment placement ministry serving individuals and families across North Carolina. While our ministry is based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, our founders live in Norlina and remain closely connected to the communities we serve.
LHAM exists to help individuals and families take the next right step toward freedom by connecting them with appropriate detox, residential treatment, and recovery resources. We understand that addiction impacts not only the individual but also spouses, children, parents, and loved ones—and our approach reflects that reality.
Our leadership brings both professional training and lived experience. With a pastoral ministry degree and years of counseling individuals through addiction and recovery, we have led and supported multiple addiction ministries. This work has allowed us to walk alongside people in crisis, help families navigate difficult decisions, and provide steady guidance during seasons of uncertainty.
Living Hope Addiction Ministries is equipped with trusted resources, strong referral relationships, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help individuals find appropriate treatment, develop healthy and biblical coping skills, and establish safeguards that support long-term recovery. We advocate, counsel, and guide each person with compassion, clarity, and truth.
Dereck’s personal journey includes detox, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, incarceration, homelessness, and suicide attempts. Because of this, Amanda and Dereck deeply understand the pain, confusion, and exhaustion experienced by both addicts and their families. What once brought brokenness has been redeemed into a calling to help others find hope and healing.
Our mission is rooted in Acts 20:24—to finish the course and the ministry received from the Lord Jesus, testifying to the gospel of the grace of God. Living Hope Addiction Ministries exists to bring hope, direction, and Christ-centered support to those affected by addiction, believing that freedom is possible and restoration is worth pursuing.
Jodi T.
"Dereck is a wonderful counselor, pastor and advocate for those battling all forms of addiction."
Lindsey
They offered their support, knowledge and steered me in the right direction. Within a couple of days we were able to get my sister into a program. All thanks to Living Hope! I would recommend anyone looking for help whether its you or a loved one battling demons, that they look to Living Hope for that guidance and support.
Lisa D.
"Investing in Living Hope ministries gives me hope. I have known Dereck personally, I have heard his testimony. I have seen him as a husband and as a father. This view into Dereck's character and actions gives me full confidence to say that I highly recommend anyone to invest in this ministry.
Living Hope Ministries doesn't just give hope to individual people, but to families and communities. It's impact lasts not for the session or the " episode of care", but for generations. Please be part of making a difference for young men like my son."
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