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Joy

Dylan at Eva's Village in Paterson NJ
Meet Joy, who shared the story of her family's long journey to recovery with us.

Joy began using drugs when she was young. Her father was an alcoholic and her mother coped by working around the clock. After 8 years of sobriety, Joy relapsed and lost her home and custody of her children.

For the next 20 years, addiction separated Joy from her family. She lived on the streets and struggled with mental health issues.

"I felt helpless and hopeless," Joy said. "I didn’t think recovery was possible."

Addiction stories often repeat generationally. When Joy learned her son and daughter had started using heroin, she understood they were following her example. She decided to seek help for her addition. She wanted to change her family’s story.

"I didn’t want them to end up like me."

Today, nearly four years later, Joy lives at Eva’s Village Apartments, where she finally feels safe. Her case manager is always available to help, and Joy thinks of the staff at Eva's as family. She is active at Eva’s Recovery Community Center where she supports others.

​"I know now that no matter what you're facing, there are alternatives to drugs, there are other ways to cope. I’m living proof!"

Family stories connect us. They remind us where we come from and teach us who we can be. Joy's children are again following her example by becoming sober with her. She and her children are providing love and stability for Joy's 4 grandkids as they create a new family story of recovery.

Joy is "grateful to have a second chance to be with my grandchildren in a way that I wasn’t able to be present for my children."

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Eva's Village 
393 Main Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
Phone: 973-523-6220
​ Fax: 973-825-7297
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our History
    • Our Founder >
      • Success Stories >
        • JOY
        • CHRISTINE & ELI
        • DYLAN
        • WENDY
        • MARIE
        • JOSEPH
    • Our Campus
    • Programs & Services
    • Key Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Charity Navigator
    • Financials & Outcomes
    • Privacy Notice
    • Videos
  • I Need Help
    • Treatment & Recovery >
      • Recovery Community Center
      • Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Program
      • Halfway Houses for Men & Women
      • Hope Residence for Women with Children
      • OORP - Opioid Overdose Recovery Program
      • Outpatient Mental Health Program
      • Medical Clinic
    • Food & Housing >
      • Eva's Community Kitchen
      • Shelters
      • Affordable Housing
    • Education & Job Training >
      • Culinary School
      • Workforce Development
      • Childcare & Education
  • VOLUNTEER
  • Events
    • Fashion Show 2023
    • Golf Event 2023
    • Eva's Connects: Networking Event
    • The Tasting
    • Annual Gala
    • Casino Night 2023
    • 40th Anniversary Celebration
  • DONATE
  • WAYS TO HELP
  • Contact Us
  • Página de idioma español
  • In the News
  • Newsletter
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Giants Visit Eva's