Greetings from the Hope Motel

Check in with your friends, your family, yourself — check in to the Hope Motel, where IT’S OK NOT TO BE OK® 24/7.

This isn’t Hope for the Day’s way of announcing a string of roadside lodging. Instead, the Hope Motel is an idea, a representation of what Hope for the Day is all about. We strive to provide a safe and comfortable space where all are welcome to talk and learn about mental health. 

Whether that's online via Zoom, social media, or at Sip of Hope, we want to remind everyone that it's ok not to be ok... 24/7. 

Like a motel, we welcome folks from all over with a variety of backgrounds. No matter who you are or what you’ve been through, you are welcome here.

You can make a reservation at the Hope Motel by registering for one of our education workshops that take place via Zoom. Learn about ways to check in with yourself and others during these peer-led clinically backed educations.

No reservation? No problem! Our e-learning program is available anytime anywhere. Stay as long as you’d like and learn the same vital information at your own pace.

The Hope Motel’s social hub is always open and ready to connect you with us and your fellow guests. No matter your social media of choice — Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or even LinkedIn — you are welcome to pause, share, and connect in any capacity you feel comfortable.

With our Resource Compass, we provide a place for people to turn to at any time and point them in the right direction. Just enter your zip code to find vetted social services that are available in your area.

We are a stop on someone’s journey, a safe place to take refuge. A motel generally may not be your final destination, but every step to that goal is valid. We’re all a work-in-progress and we all deserve the help we need along the way.

While the road ahead may still be long and winding, we hope that your stay at the Hope Motel can make the path a bit more manageable.

Know you are not alone. You’re always welcome here at the Hope Motel.

If you're at Lollapalooza in Chicago this weekend, visit our tent near the North entrance to "Check-In" to the Hope Motel in person! Sign our guest book and get a temporary tattoo to remind others it's ok not to be ok as well. And, keep an eye on our US Store, for some Hope Motel goodies coming soon!

Mary Grace Ritter