House of Hope Joplin exists to heal hurting teens and restore broken families through the grace, hope, and love of Jesus Christ.
From the Director
The staff of House of Hope Joplin absolutely loves teens and can see the unique position that they are in these days. Our hope is to offer them a comfortable and safe place to talk through the pain and struggles that they are experiencing and to show them the grace, hope and love of Jesus Christ.
At the same time we work to offer strength and courage to their parents. Romans 5:3-5 says, “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” That is exactly what we want to do for the families that come through our door. We want to walk beside them during their suffering, help them to persevere and build character and to offer them hope.
Serving together for teens,
Jen Black
Meet the House of Hope Staff
Jen Black, Executive Director – Jen is the founder of House of Hope Joplin. More bio information to come…
Breann Martin, Office Manager – More bio information to come…
Rachel Yount, LMSW, Development Director & Counselor - Rachel has been with House of Hope since June of 2012. Rachel is a Missouri Licensed Master Social Worker. Rachel obtained her Master of Social Work degree from Missouri State University. Rachel’s undergraduate degrees are in Sociology and Education from Missouri Southern State University. Rachel is married to her husband, Steven Yount. Rachel enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with people, and trying new foods. Rachel has worked with teens in multiple settings and feels like investing in the lives of teens and their families is her calling in life.
Gabe Lett, LPC, Counselor – More bio information to come…
Allison O’Dell, LCSW, Counselor – More bio information to come…
Melissa Winston, MFT Intern, Counselor – Melissa is the newest team member at HOH as she is doing her internship for her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University with HOH. Melissa’s undergraduate degree is in Christian Education with an emphasis in Youth Ministry from Ozark Christian College. Melissa is married to her hubby Erik and together they have two little boys (Malachi & Isaiah) who keep them running. Melissa is passionate about teens and families and has been working in ministry with them all of her adult life.
