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Local recovery homes describe transitional program to Hermiston council
Summary
Walk With Purpose told the council about two transitional recovery homes serving people exiting incarceration or treatment, describing capacities (men up to 10–11, women up to 8), referral sources, accountability practices and community partnership needs such as clothing and bedding donations.
Representatives of Walk With Purpose briefed the Hermiston City Council on Oct. 13 about their two transitional recovery homes and asked the community for support and referrals.
Dina Gilliland, who identifies herself as one of the owners/managers and a person in recovery, said the program runs two local houses—one for men with capacity up to 10–11 residents (in emergencies) and a women’s house with capacity for up to eight. "We get a lot of referrals out of our prison system, our treatment centers across the state," she said, and described partnerships with probation, parole and counseling providers to monitor progress.
Michael Gilliland, who described his role as a recovery peer and house manager, said the program emphasizes accountability: rent payment, drug‑free rules, regular check‑ins with probation/parole and coordination with CCS for counseling. Sandy Wise and other volunteers described support roles including rent collection, SharePoint recordkeeping and preparing starter kits for residents who lack basic items.
Council members praised the group’s work and encouraged coordination with local social‑service partners. The presenters said they do not operate as a nonprofit (they identified as an LLC), have a QR code and brochure for applications and can be contacted at the email printed on their handout.
What it means: The presentation highlighted a locally based recovery housing option that works with law enforcement and treatment providers to provide transitional support for people exiting incarceration or treatment; councilors expressed support and offered to help connect resources.
Next steps: City staff agreed to include the presenters’ contact details in meeting materials and to consider ways the city can support referral and donation efforts.
