Since 1942, Villa of Hope has risen to meet the needs of the community time and time again. Through caring for increasing numbers of young people whose lives were impacted by abuse, poverty and family histories of mental illness and drug problems, the Villa evolved into a leader in behavioral health, mental health, substance abuse treatment and trauma-informed care.
Seventy-five years later, we know more than ever before about the consequences of trauma, how it impacts brain development in youth, and how it can tear families and communities apart. The Villa is a place where human challenges meet hope and renewal.