Christ-centered residential discipleship
A way home for men rebuilding life.
When addiction has taken more than it ever gave, Loving Hands offers the time, structure, Scripture, and brotherhood to begin again.
An 18-month residential program across three campuses
Choose where to begin
Three clear paths for men, families, donors, and churches.
Get Help
Admissions, campus fit, and family support for men considering the program.
Support the Ministry
Support daily discipleship, housing, food, transportation, and campus needs.
Our Campuses
Two Florida campuses near Tampa Bay and one in Southeast Georgia — find the right fit before the first call.
A family environment where lives change
We provide a structured residential ministry where men rebuild life through Christ-centered discipleship, daily responsibility, mentoring, and community.
The national picture
The need is widespread. Recovery is personal.
These figures put the scale of substance use and overdose mortality in view. They describe national populations, not any one person’s outcome.
U.S. drug overdose deaths
Final 2024 mortality data; this count is not a statement that deaths are increasing.
CDC/NCHS · 2024 final data
people age 12+ with a past-year substance use disorder
SUD includes alcohol use disorder, drug use disorder, or both.
SAMHSA NSDUH · 2024
of people with a past-year SUD did not receive substance use treatment
National estimate for people age 12 and older in 2024.
SAMHSA NSDUH · 2024
Since 1984, Loving Hands has made a great impact in our communities and beyond — one man at a time.
Campus directory
Compare Palmetto, Dade City, and Georgia, then talk with intake before making travel plans — staff will confirm fit and current openings.
Palmetto Campus
The 10-acre headquarters campus in Palmetto offers residential discipleship, chapel, outdoor work, and family-centered community.
Dade City Campus
A Christ-centered residential discipleship campus led by Pastor Dwight Baker with daily teaching, mentoring, and pastoral care.
Georgia Campus
A peaceful Reidsville campus on 8.6 acres with housing, staff support, outdoor space, and room for continued growth.
Gather with us
Upcoming Events
Ministry events
Christmas Tree Lots (Palmetto Lot · Buy a Tree, Save Our Sons)
Opens late November 2026
Expected November 27, 2026 · calendar-derived
Last printed occurrence: Opened November 28 at 10:00 AM
Seasonal Palmetto Christmas tree lot featuring North Carolina Fraser firs.
Put your hands to the work
Serve through campus projects, thrift store support, events, church partnerships, testimony invitations, and prayer.
The next step
A next step can start today.
Help can begin with one call. Support can begin with one gift. Service can begin with one yes.
