SisterHouse Chicago

SISTERHOUSE, a faith-oriented community of women,

• Offers a temporary home for women seeking recovery from substance abuse;
• Provides a secure environment of respect, order and peace;
• Initiates opportunities for growth in self-esteem and spiritual maturity;
• Requires accountability and responsibility;
• Helps residents to achieve responsible independent living;
• Empowers women to participate constructively in society.
Founding Sister Anne Mayer, School Sisters of Notre Dame, established Sister House in 1982. SISTERHOUSE opened its doors in response to an expressed need for a short term residential care facility for women leaving prison.

Since then, it has evolved into a home for any woman in need of shelter as she successfully completes her recovery program.
A Firm Foundation
A Family Atmosphere
SISTERHOUSE provides a networking community of women with a familial environment committed to excel and improve in all dimensions of their lives.

Each new member of SisterHouse is genuinely welcomed and embraced with a love that will continue to speak word and deed as they begin a new life…together.
Our Mission
What can SISTERHOUSE offer to those in need?
SISTERHOUSE espouses a holistic approach to recovery and works with a wide range of human service agencies, medical service providers and other institutions to facilitate women’s access to:

• A personalized service plan with intensive outpatient services;
• 12-step meetings (Alcoholics Anonymous);
• Educational services (i.e. literacy classes, computer skills training & GED preparation);
• Vocational training, career opportunities and job placement; and
• Vision, dental, medical and mental health service providers.


At SISTERHOUSE, we strengthen our residents by way of encouragement. As a result of our 18-month recovery program, women can become productive members of society.