This is the face of addiction. Addiction takes the souls of those affected by this disease and breaks the hearts of those that love them. The Hilary Grace Foundation was formed for charitable purposes to honor the life and virtues of Hilary Grace White who lost her battle to opioid addiction. The Foundation, in partnership with Horizon Health Services, is raising funds to build Hilary’s House – a retreat center – for those battling substance use disorder.

In 2017, a young vibrant women named Hilary Grace White was working diligently on her master’s degree in counseling, The daughter of a loving family her life stretched before her, filled with possibility and opportunity. She carried with her the excitement of someone eager to make her mark on the world. Hilary’s struggle began when she was prescribed prescription pills for depression and anxiety which, then, like many others, led to illegal substances. She struggled to kick her addiction, successfully completing inpatient rehab two times, and then voluntarily moving to a transitional house that, unfortunately, did nothing for her sobriety. Despite her best efforts, and the support of her family, Hilary lost her battle with substance use disorder in August of 2017. Vowing to raise awareness of the national opioid crisis and improve treatment options for its victims, the White Family established The Hilary Grace Foundation (HGF) in 2018. One of the main goals of the HGF is to improve the patient and family experience of those battling addiction by establishing a retreat house. Also known as Hilary’s House, this space will be used for patients, family members and staff to grow and gain support throughout the recovery journey in an environment that is safe and offers enhanced care.