Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence

Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence We are committed to creating a haven of hope and healing for women on their recovery journey.

Nestled in the mountains of rural Southwest Virginia, our recovery home for women provides a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to foster healing and growth. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to empower our guests, including daily in-house group sessions, personalized assistance with enrolling for benefits, budgeting guidance, and nutrition counseling classes. Our dedi

cated peer recovery specialist works closely with each guest to facilitate her journey, while our employment assistance programs help to build a stable future. By addressing both the practical and emotional aspects of recovery, we strive to equip our participants with the tools they need for lasting success and independence.

Look who is on the honors list, it’s our very own Syara Andrea Parsell. We are so very proud of Syara. Her hard work and...
06/13/2026

Look who is on the honors list, it’s our very own Syara Andrea Parsell. We are so very proud of Syara. Her hard work and dedication is inspiring to us all. Congratulations Syara!

🔵 MECC Announces 2026 Spring Semester Honors, Merit & President's List 🟢

We are so proud of each student and their hard work! Congratulations!

View the list here: https://www.mecc.edu/news/mecc-spring-2026-honors-list.html


🌟 A Higher Ground Success Story 🌟Today we are celebrating one incredible young woman and all she has accomplished in suc...
06/11/2026

🌟 A Higher Ground Success Story 🌟

Today we are celebrating one incredible young woman and all she has accomplished in such a short time.

When Nicole arrived at Higher Ground Women’s Recovery Residence, she made a decision to change her life—and she has never looked back.

Since then, she has worked tirelessly to fulfill obligations and pay debts that accumulated before becoming part of the HGWRR family. She secured not one, but TWO jobs. Many of you may remember a previous post where we celebrated Nicole and another resident regaining their driver’s licenses after many years. That achievement alone was huge, but Nicole wasn’t finished.

She walked to work in the heat, the rain, and the cold. She often volunteered to cover shifts on her days off when others needed help. She never complained. She never asked for special treatment. She simply did what needed to be done to build a better future.

As if working two jobs wasn’t enough, Nicole also attended classes at Mountain Empire Community College for several months, investing in herself and her future.

What I admire most about Nicole is her determination. She has remained focused on improving herself, rebuilding her life, and working toward reunification with her family. She is living proof that recovery is about so much more than abstinence—it’s about becoming the person you were always meant to be.

Today, Nicole took another major step forward. Through hard work, sacrifice, and determination, she saved her money and purchased her very own car! 🚗🎉

Nicole is a true example that anything is possible when you have the right support network around you and the willingness to work for the life you want.

Please join us in congratulating Nicole—not just on her new car, but on her strength, her perseverance, and the amazing woman she is becoming. We couldn’t be more proud! ❤️

Today was a BIG day at Higher Ground! 🎉🚗Two of our ladies took their driving tests today — and BOTH PASSED! After nearly...
05/19/2026

Today was a BIG day at Higher Ground! 🎉🚗

Two of our ladies took their driving tests today — and BOTH PASSED! After nearly 20 years without a valid driver’s license, they are officially back on the road.

To many people, a driver’s license may seem like a small thing, but in recovery it represents so much more: freedom, independence, responsibility, confidence, and hope for the future. These women have worked incredibly hard to rebuild their lives, and today is proof that recovery changes everything.

We are beyond proud of their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to sobriety. Please help us celebrate this amazing milestone and cheer them on as they continue moving forward one step at a time. ❤️ Nicole and Ronda we are so proud of you ❤️

is possible.

The ladies of Higher Ground wish to personally express their gratitude to Greater Outreach Church. The ladies of Greater...
04/27/2026

The ladies of Higher Ground wish to personally express their gratitude to Greater Outreach Church. The ladies of Greater Outreach Church took the time to hand deliver many delicious meals and treats to Higher Ground. HGWRR loves our friends and neighbors.❤️ Thank you 🙏 for thinking of us.

04/19/2026

Thank you Norfolk Solar Solutions

Higher Ground wishes to thank Norfolk Solar Solutions for their generous gift of solar energy. Reducing our energy bills...
04/19/2026

Higher Ground wishes to thank Norfolk Solar Solutions for their generous gift of solar energy. Reducing our energy bills allows Higher Ground to direct more resources to the women we serve.

The ladies of Higher Ground had the pleasure of assisting The Town of Pennington Gap in hiding Easter eggs this weekend....
03/30/2026

The ladies of Higher Ground had the pleasure of assisting The Town of Pennington Gap in hiding Easter eggs this weekend. We are always so happy to be able to give back to the town we love and call home.

We are in need of laundry detergent, and toilet paper at HGWRR. If you are able to donate please do. I’m also sharing ou...
03/09/2026

We are in need of laundry detergent, and toilet paper at HGWRR. If you are able to donate please do. I’m also sharing our Amazon wish list. Thank you in advance.

Currently we have two beds available at Higher Ground. If you or someone you know could benefit from sober living housin...
02/13/2026

Currently we have two beds available at Higher Ground. If you or someone you know could benefit from sober living housing, please complete our application. It is linked on our FB page and on our website at

Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence Donate Contact Us Sign up for our newsletter Giving you the tools you need to thrive. Vision Statement: Higher Ground Women’s Recovery Residence is committed to creating a haven of hope and healing for women on their recovery journey. Our vision is to provi...

Opportunity
01/25/2026

Opportunity

Need a new start? 🔊 We are now recruiting for Groundwork, a 6-month paid (15.50 hourly) on-the-job training program‼️

Earn work-ready certificates, a G.E.D., and gain other essential job skills, all while working with an organization that cares about and serves your community 💪

Choose between three different pathways:

🌱 Agribusiness - Abingdon Garden

♥️ Peer-Recovery Specialist - Duffield Warehouse & Tazewell Garden

👷 Warehouse/Logistics - Duffield

Everyone deserves a fresh start. This program is here to support that journey! Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVlsEmIxPDYNIw-e1nEFr0JpgB27QmPNNYhE9So6K6W57NxA/viewform

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P O Box 3
Pennington Gap, VA
24277

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