Dewey House

The Dewey House is named after a talented member of our community who struggled with mental health and addiction challenges. Dewey had a remarkable skill set, excelling in playing the drums, building cars, and achieving all-state recognition as a wrestler. Despite his initial successes, his life took a distressing turn when he started using substances. The ensuing struggles with mental health, including paranoid thoughts and voices, led to a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Despite attempts at medication, Dewey faced challenges in adhering to treatment while continuing to battle his addiction. Tragically, he reached a point where the burden of his mental health became unbearable, and he made the difficult decision to end his life. With Dewey in our hearts and minds, we created The Dewey House to carry forward his spirit and inspire hope through recovery.