In 2018, encouraged by her sister Rachel—who was suffering from substance use disorder—Melissa Hinton founded Loudoun Serenity House with the support of the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Together, Melissa and Rachel envisioned a safe, supportive home where women could rebuild their lives in recovery. After Rachel’s heartbreaking death in 2019, Melissa’s commitment to the mission only deepened, and her vision became reality when Serenity House opened its first women’s home in Leesburg in October 2020. A men’s house followed in November 2021, and a second women’s house opened in August 2025, expanding the organization’s ability to serve more women in need.

To further strengthen recovery in our community, Serenity House opened the Recovery Community Center in 2023. The Center offers peer support, recovery meetings, family groups, educational workshops, and connections to vital community resources. Staffed by Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, it provides lived-experience guidance, accountability, and encouragement to individuals and families navigating recovery.

Today, our two women’s houses accommodate up to 16 women, while our men’s house provides a home for up to 6 men. Each residence is located near public transportation, shops, and employment opportunities, giving residents the stability they need to focus on recovery while working, paying rent, and actively engaging in Loudoun County’s self-help recovery community.

Together, our housing and community-based programs create a strong foundation for recovery—helping individuals rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and hope.

2026 Serenity House Annual Brunch Sponsorship